There are several advantages to paying for your travel arrangements with a credit card. Purchase protection and the ability to pay with miles are among those benefits. However, not everyone has a credit card. For instance, you might have poor credit or be averse to them due to horror stories you’ve heard. By Bob Haegele Regardless of your reason for avoiding credit cards, you still have ways to pay for travel....
Burlington shoppers who want to earn rewards on their purchases can do so with the Burlington credit card. Like any rewards credit card, however, interest charges and late payment fees can offset the perks if you don’t manage your card well. Therefore, registering for a Burlington credit card login can make account management easier, including balance payments. By Andrea Norris Creating a Login Logging In Retrieving Lost Credentials Customer Service Using Your Login Benefits Comenity Capital Bank issues Burlington credit cards, and its banking portal provides quick access to the Burlington Credit Card Account Center....
Although 2022 was the first year since the pandemic without federal stimulus, states across the country distributed payments to their residents last year through their own initiatives. Some payments took the form of property tax relief, while others were gas rebates, inflation relief or simply budget surpluses paid back to the taxpayers. By Andrew Lisa Learn: Here’s How Much Americans Have in Their Savings Accounts in 2023Advice: Protect Your Financial Future With Gold and SilverFind Out: What Is the Highest Income Level for Food Stamps in 2023?...
Relationships with in-laws can be tricky — especially when money is involved. The last thing you want is to offend your spouse’s parents, but you’re not sure how to handle a financial issue causing you to feel uncomfortable. By Jennifer Taylor See: Rude Money Habits You Need To Break NowTips: How To Say ‘No’ to Friends or Family Who Want To Borrow Money While this issue is awkward for you, it’s important to realize different families take different approaches to money matters, said Jodi RR Smith, president of Mannersmith Etiquette Consulting, based in Marblehead, Massachusetts....
Because of inflation and the ensuing soaring food prices, this year, some analysts say it might be cheaper to dine out for Thanksgiving. Indeed, a new IRI report found that because of inflation, Thanksgiving meals will cost a whopping 13.5% more this year. By Yaёl Bizouati-Kennedy Discover: 10 Ways to Get a Free Turkey For ThanksgivingLearn: As Inflation Drives Up Turkey Prices, Here Are 6 Alternatives To Serve for Thanksgiving...
MacBook lovers who don’t love the cost of buying their own devices can now lease one for as little as $19.99 a month thanks to a new program unveiled by Best Buy this week. By Vance Cariaga On Monday, Best Buy announced the launch of Upgrade+, which operates similar to a car lease in that you can make monthly payments toward the purchase of a Mac laptop without having to commit to buying it....
JBS SA was forced to close all of its U.S. beef plants and facilities after ransomware attack this past weekend. The global meat producer supplies almost 25% of American beef. By Georgina Tzanetos See: Inflation’s Ups and Downs: How It Impacts Your Wallet Find: OPEC Increases Production as Oil Prices Begin to Impact Summer Travel Plans All of JBS’ facilities experienced some disruption according to Bloomberg, and took its biggest beef and pork processing operations offline, sending buyers scrambling and increasing the pressure on already tight supply chain....
The Great Resignation, or The Great Reshuffle, is giving jobseekers more leverage for negotiations. With the job market still being very tight and a shift in life priorities, 80% of Americans now say it’s acceptable to leave a new job before six months if it doesn’t live up to your expectations, according to a survey. By Yaёl Bizouati-Kennedy See: Weekly Jobless Claims at Lowest Since September 1969Explore: 10 Signs You Need a New Job ASAP...
If you’re like most Americans, turning 55 years old means you’re less than a decade away from retirement. The average retirement age in the United States is 64, meaning those 55 and older can probably see life beyond the working world with much greater clarity. One thing you can look forward to are senior discounts on everything from ice cream to ocean cruises. By Vance Cariaga See: 50 Tips To Help You Retire by Age 50Find: 7 Surprisingly Easy Ways To Reach Your Retirement Goals...
Navigating retirement can be overwhelming, especially figuring out the best way to save and weighing the pros and cons of the different retirement plans. By Maddie Duley Find: 5 Best Southern Cities To Retire on a Budget of $1,500 a Month Also See: 15 Worst States To Live on Just a Social Security Check In light of this, let’s take a look at the disadvantages and benefits of using a 401(k) plan and how the remaining 53% of Americans are saving....
The eyes of the crypto world have spent the last few months glued to Ethereum’s transition to Ethereum 2.0, which finally went live in September after much anticipation and delay. The Merge, as it was known, moved the world’s No. 2 cryptocurrency from proof-of-work mining to an energy-efficient proof-of-stake consensus mechanism. By Andrew Lisa History BTC Taproot Address Developers Bitcoin Price But the world’s No. 1 cryptocurrency is fresh on the heels of a recent major upgrade, as well....
By Heather Taylor Before Applying to Colleges Gaddis said that there’s an argument to be made for speaking to a financial advisor about student loans before applying to colleges. “Many students do not take into account the long-term impact of the school they choose and the debt they take on,” Gaddis said. Speaking with a financial advisor before applying to colleges may allow students to better strategize on their education options....
If you start getting messages this afternoon from friends and family telling you that you can receive free at-home COVID-19 tests — delivered by the U.S. Postal Service — through a government website, it’s not spam. The federal government is giving away up to four free at-home COVID-19 tests per U.S. household. A proliferation of at-home tests may help to spur a weakened economy as the nation moves into 2022....
We’ve all seen the movie where the woman walks into her closet and is met by a staggering array of shoes. So many shoes! Most of them are heels that look difficult to maneuver in, and many look like they probably cost more than her monthly rent. She’s got a lot of other items, too — blouses, skirts, suits and an arsenal of dresses for every occasion (indeed even for the same occasion)....
With inflation still running hot and consumers looking to spend (but spend less), shoppers are now flocking to thrift stores at a remarkable rate to stretch their dollars. By David Nadelle See: 9 Best Dollar Tree Items for Fall 2022Find: This Credit Score Mistake Could Be Costing Millions Of Americans According to a recent CouponFollow report, the average person can save $146 a month, or $1,760 a year, by buying secondhand goods....
Yu-Gi-Oh! is a popular card game that gives players the ability to summon monsters in an attempt to defeat their opponents. As with most card games, the majority of Yu-Gi-Oh! cards are relatively inexpensive. A single card costs between 10 cents and $200, on average. By Joshua Rodriguez Most Expensive Cards However, every once in a while, collectors may happen across a true gem. Some of the most expensive Yu-Gi-Oh! cards have sold with price tags as high as $2 million....
Your pantry gets a lot of use, so you’re ready to give it a much-needed upgrade. Right now you’re in the planning stages, and you’re hoping to build a truly flawless space by taking the proper time to prepare. This is important, because a pantry renovation can get pretty pricey. By Jennifer Taylor The average cost of a reach-in update ranges from $250 to $1,500, rising to $750 to $2,000 for a small walk-in space and $2,000 to $3,500 for a large walk-in pantry, according to HomeAdvisor....
As of Jan. 17, 2023, the national deposit rate for savings accounts is 0.33%, according to data from the FDIC. You know you can do better than that — and you’re probably right. By Jennifer Taylor Highest APY Top-Earning Savings Accounts Savings Account Alternatives Fine Print If there’s such a thing as a 7.00% interest savings account, you want to learn more about it. As you’re well aware, the higher the rate attached to your account, the more interest you’ll learn....
Cryptocurrency apps are convenient tools for buying, selling and storing your crypto. However, there are numerous options, and each app has its own set of pros and cons. This guide looks at the best crypto apps available now to securely invest in your favorite coins. By Cynthia Bowman Coinbase Crypto.com Gemini Uphold eToro SoFi Kraken About Crypto Exchanges Things To Consider Learn: 3 Things You Must Do When Your Savings Reach $50,000...
If income is tighter than you’d like, you might think of picking up a side hustle to add some cash to your bank account. There are lots of ways to take on work, from ride-sharing to consulting and a lot of gigs in between. However, before you leap into something new, consider the hidden or unexpected costs that can be associated with such a gig. Experts weigh in on eight ways your side hustle can actually cost you, so you can be prepared....
