Perhaps you’ve joined the and have a few Marriott stays booked on the calendar — or maybe this is the first time you’ve considered Marriott loyalty. Getting a dedicated credit card can help you ramp up your rewards earning rates so you can earn free stays more quickly. But the road to getting a Marriott…
Oh, the impulsive buy. Maybe for you, it’s the inflatable pool that showed up in your Instagram feed on a 95-degree day. Or is it the pair of shoes you didn’t know you needed until they beckoned to you from the clearance rack? Whatever the unplanned purchase is, impulse buying can lead to overspending. Thankfully,…
Stripe, PayPal and Square are payment service providers, or PSPs, that help small businesses accept payments in person and online. Stripe may be best for small businesses that prioritize customization, and PayPal may be better for small businesses with an international customer base. But if price is key, Square may be your winner. Here’s how…
From acquiring Starwood Preferred Guest to overhauling the award chart for free nights, the Marriott Bonvoy program has changed in recent years. If you’ve collected points with this hotel loyalty program, whether through work travel or through credit card spending, you might be wondering how to redeem them. The most obvious way is for free…
Stripe and Square are both that allow businesses to accept credit and debit cards, digital wallets and more. Stripe is a better fit for online sellers, while Square is more suited to in-person transactions. Stripe accepts a wide variety of currencies and international payment methods and offers a fully customizable checkout experience, but it has…
You’re an important asset for your company. As such, your employer may offer to share ownership with you by way of incentive stock options. But before you can benefit from your incentive stock options, you’ll first have to get to know your options. Incentive stock options are granted only to employees, who then have the…
Arizona state income tax rates are 2.59%, 3.34%, 4.17% and 4.50%. Arizona state income tax brackets and income tax rates depend on taxable income, tax-filing status and residency status. Generally, you have to file an Arizona state income tax return if you’re a resident, part-year resident or nonresident and you have gross income above these…
If there was any doubt that the rapidly expanding industry is here to stay, new developments have put that question to bed. In recent months, the country’s two largest retailers have announced or formalized partnerships with popular buy now, pay later providers, making these payment plans virtually unavoidable for most shoppers. But is this type…
Retail seasons can be as predictable as the pumpkin-spice lattes now available at most cafes. But, like much of the last year and a half, this October may look a little different. And it could involve buying stocking stuffers in addition to candy corn. Here’s and skip this month to score discounts and, in some…
There are several situations when you might want to cancel a confirmed flight on Delta Air Lines. A new job, an addition to the family, an injury or a health emergency can end travel plans in a moment. Over the last year, many U.S. airlines, including Delta, implemented that help travelers cancel most flights painlessly…