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The Federal Reserve gave us low mortgage rates, and the Fed is taking them away. Mortgage rates have risen about a percentage point since just before Christmas, and at this...

All the financial news outlets and resources say the same thing: Start investing young — and the younger you are, the better. But what happens if you're closer to 60…

You're ready to sign the contract for your new car. Then, the finance manager tells you that you have to buy an extended warranty. You want the car but find…

You've probably heard about the wealth gap and generational wealth, but here's a number for you: There's a $200 billion annual gap between Black and white recipients of inheritances, according…

Maybe you feel like you don't earn enough. Or you don't understand how investing works. Or maybe you can't organize your finances. These are factors that can lead to financial…

Room service can feel convenient after a long day of business trip meetings. It can manifest luxury for vacationers craving breakfast in bed or late-night pizza on a whim. But…

Someone flew in for the group trip a day late, so should they still pay for yesterday's hotel night? Someone else doesn't drink alcohol, so do you split bottle service…

Welcome to the weird new world of "travel" card benefits. The pandemic changed the travel industry in many ways. Airlines now offer more flexible tickets. Masks are mandatory for the…

For many, supply chain issues mean something like the grocery store is out of oat milk, so you're stuck with soy instead. For hotels — an industry already hit hard…

While it's a notoriously tough time to buy a home, the incentives to sell the one you're in could be too good to pass up. Most (89%) of current homeowners…

If you keep an eye on tax news, you may have heard some chatter about the IRS soon requiring a video selfie for account sign-in. That plan is no more:…

Labor shortages, shipping backlogs and slowed production — caused in large part by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic — have left business owners scrambling to source everything from couches and car…

The metaverse exploded into the public consciousness in October 2021 as Facebook, Inc. changed its name to "Meta" and announced multibillion-dollar investments in metaverse technologies. Despite the fanfare, Meta says…

When the pandemic hit, Carolina Sanchez-Hervas had to make some big changes to her small business. Limited by government restrictions, her company CSH Translation, which provides live interpretation for court…

Navigating hotel rewards programs can be a daunting task. From point-earning promotions to elite status upgrades and thousands of other factors, it's easy to feel overwhelmed. Yet, for most travelers,…

Brian Gawthrop has waited over six months to remodel his home. The Washington state-based certified financial planner and his wife have a long enough wish list to keep a contractor…

The Super Bowl is one of the biggest sporting events each year. While most Americans watch the big game with family or friends, some devoted football fans attend in person.…

The credit card market is highly competitive and constantly evolving. Lately, that means new cards that give consumers more choice. As this trend continues into 2022, credit card shoppers will…

It's hard to resist the holiday messaging to buy gifts — and lots of them — to make the season brighter and more fulfilling. However, supply chain disruptions may make…

Small-business owners looked to 2021 as a chance to rebound and rebuild from nearly a year of coronavirus-induced losses. Instead, many were dealt repeated blows with supply chain backups, unfilled…

Southwest Airlines is set to offer a fourth fare type in 2022, which could give passengers more options concerning how many points they earn per flight, their cancellation policy and…

Cash flow can get tight around the holidays when bills must compete with things like gifts and travel for space in your budget. Paycheck advance apps offer a cash boost.…

NerdWallet is here to help you win Black Friday, while leaving your budget intact. We spend the time, you save the money. Visit regularly for holiday shopping tips and announcements…

Whether you're traveling within the U.S. or to a foreign country, you should take extra precautions to stay safe. Distractions born of travel — such as taking in the sights,…

Experiencing an overdrawn bank account can be stressful. Since banks can charge an overdraft fee multiple times a day, fees can add up quickly, piling on to the negative balance…

Buy now, pay later services make it easy to go into debt, but if you use them thoughtfully and keep your budget in mind, they can be a helpful payment...

Running a business is inherently stressful. But labor shortages, vaccine protocols and shifts to remote work may be taking that stress to new heights — especially for small-business owners managing…

Do you need a credit card to travel? Not exactly. Though it's true that built-in card benefits, like purchase protection and the ability to dispute a charge, make using a...

Companies big and small have stepped up their social impact programs in recent years, putting money and momentum behind initiatives designed to build financial equity and support historically marginalized groups.…

Medigap Plan G is one of 10 Medicare Supplement Insurance plans. Medigap assists with fees such as coinsurance, copayments and deductibles that aren't covered under Medicare Part A and Part…