Florida has over 4.8 million Medicare beneficiaries — it’s second only to California for total Medicare members. Of those, about 2.3 million have Original Medicare (Part A and Part B). Floridians with Medicare Part A and Part B can purchase Medicare Supplement Insurance…
Are you looking for an upgraded experience when flying United Airlines but not ready to shell out for first class just yet? United premium economy service, which is called Premium Plus, may be the experience for you. With larger seats, complimentary alcohol and two free…
Your kid may have already fled the nest to college, but now they’re tackling their next big flight — and this one is abroad. As you get their passport photo just right and find the perfect backpack for their adventure, consider what credit card they should bring as well.
There’s no denying that Airbnb revolutionized the travel industry. Gathering homeowners and customers onto a single app opened up thousands of homes worldwide to short- and long-term renting. Although short stays are common on Airbnb, guests also have the ability to book…
Chase has brought back a limited-time offer that allows you to redeem points for Apple products at a better rate. Through May 31, 2022, your points will be worth up to 50% more when you use them to purchase Apple products through the Chase Ultimate Rewards® portal. Most of…
Time is money and we want to save you both with these new categorization features! These include Venmo & Zelle transactions, advanced recategorization rules, and bulk edit with an increased focus on customization to help you better manage your money!
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Welcome to NerdWallet’s Smart Money podcast, where we answer your real-world money questions. In this week’s episode, a Travel Nerd shares her story about going to New Mexico for a weightlifting meet and how she saved money along the way. Check out this episode on any of…
What is the Russell 2000? The Russell 2000 Index follows the performance of a group of roughly 2,000 small-cap stocks. Its focus on smaller companies makes it a common economic indicator for that segment of the U.S. market, which includes public companies with market…
On March 23, Qatar Airways dropped the name Qmiles and adopted Avios as the name of its mileage currency. If that name sounds familiar, that’s because Avios is the mileage currency of British Airways, Iberia Airlines, Aer Lingus and Vueling. While all of these airlines use…
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The Federal Reserve yanked a short-term interest rate higher this week, making it more expensive to borrow money to buy a home or fix it up. All in the name of slowing inflation. The central bank raised the federal funds rate Wednesday by 0.5%, or half a percentage point.
The Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card can help you save on travel in more ways than one. The Chase Ultimate Rewards® points you earn on this card can be redeemed to cover the cost of flights or hotels, transferred to other loyalty programs or even used to “Pay Yourself…
Whether you’re just starting or have earned airline miles for decades, travelers need to ask themselves: “Is it better to earn miles across several airlines or concentrate earnings on just one airline?” Let’s discuss the pros and cons of joining multiple airline…
Traveling with my toddlers has been one of the biggest sources of joy (and frustration) in my life. As much as I love traveling, there’s something special about experiencing destinations, attractions, food and more through their eyes. To encourage more families to travel…
Are you interested in Hyatt elite status? Join the party. While other hotel loyalty programs offer great benefits, Hyatt rewards its most loyal customers with perks that others just can’t match. However, unlike other hotel programs, Hyatt doesn’t give you the ability to…
NerdWallet’s travel experts harp on one concept over and over again: The smartest way to plan your trips, redeem points and miles, or select a new travel rewards credit card really depends on your individual travel goals. Turning your travel rewards plans into a smart…
With summer upon us, it’s a great time to go outside and get away from it all. While figuring out which gear to bring may seem overwhelming, it really doesn’t have to be that complicated. Before you hit the road, let’s talk about the basics as well as a few…
In a world with stagnating wages and an increasing cost of living, many people are looking for a way out of the rat race. That’s why radical investment strategies and risky business ventures are so popular.
Believe it or not, there actually is a reliable way to achieve…
Who Is Eligible for Biden’s Plan to Expand Student-Loan Debt Forgiveness Access?
May 2, 2022
For years, federal loan forgiveness programs have been criticized for their overly-exclusive and often confusing eligibility requirements. This has led to thousands of borrowers being unexpectedly denied the loan forgiveness they had been working towards for years.
But for…
Texas has over 4.4 million Medicare beneficiaries — the third highest total of any state. Of those, about 2.3 million Texans have Original Medicare (Part A and Part B). If you have Medicare Part A and Part B, you’re eligible to purchase Medicare Supplement Insurance, or…
