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. PayPal pledged $535 million in 2020 to fight economic inequality. Visa established a $10 million Black Scholars and Jobs program with the Thurgood Marshall College…
Since the start of 2020, companies from Bank of America and JPMorgan Chase to Google and Twitter have pledged billions of dollars to support entrepreneurs of color. All those dollars don’t go directly into business owners’ pockets, however. Many are being invested in other financial institutions — particularly , whose services include making small-business loans to…
If you fly on Southwest Airlines more than occasionally, you may be interested in signing up for one of the several credit cards available from the airline. You may even already have one. But if you’re looking to maximize miles and score additional credit card sign-up bonuses, you may be wondering, can you have two…
Stripe Payments is a powerful payment processor for online sales. It can accept dozens of payment methods and more than 135 currencies. And its advanced developer tools allow you to create a checkout flow that feels custom, provided you know how to use them. Stripe users can accept in-person payments by integrating the company’s point-of-sale…
If you’re planning a trip and want to know if the destination is safe to visit, there are so many resources at your disposal to help you decide. As someone who has traveled full time as a for three years, I’ve come to rely on a few useful sources for gathering destination safety and trip…
Medigap Plan G is one of 10 plans. Medigap assists with fees such as coinsurance, copayments and deductibles that aren’t covered under Medicare Part A and Part B, also known as . After Medicare pays its approved portion of medical costs, Medigap Plan G helps supplement remaining out-of-pocket expenses. You must pay a separate monthly…
There are several options available to you when you need to find a loan to purchase a home. For example, you can work with a mortgage broker who will take your specific needs and circumstances into account and compare rates from a variety of lenders. You could also research lenders on your own and work…
From Sept. 23 through Nov. 3, 2021, the Chase-issued and are increasing their sign-up bonuses to their highest levels to date. The will offer this bonus for new cardholders: Previously, the card’s bonus was phrased this way: “Earn 3 Free Nights (each night valued up to 50,000 points) after spending $3,000 on purchases in your…
Rewards optimizers who lament not being able to pay rent — often the largest monthly bill — with a credit card can finally rejoice. offers a Mastercard that allows you to not only earn rewards when you pay rent, but to earn them with no fee. The rewards you can earn from the card can…
When it comes to compensation, the more you make, the more you pay — in taxes, that is. So if your employer provides you with the option of deferred compensation, it can be an intriguing way to put off that tax burden. However, weighing all the benefits and drawbacks can help you determine if using…