Earning Hilton Honors Gold status is a solid achievement, as it can bring extra benefits on a future stay. Elite status can include such perks as bonus points, room upgrades, food and beverage credits, breakfast and lounge access. Hilton Honors Gold is the second highest tier in the program, and it can be worth achieving….…
As much as we like to travel, we also recognize that flight delays are a part of traveling by air. Case in point: 81% of flights recorded an on-time arrival in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation. Since chances are good that you’ll run into a delay sooner or later, it’s helpful to……
Tourism rebounded this summer in Europe — and Europe wasn’t ready. Pandemic-related staff shortages led to massive lines and flight cancellations at many airports; meanwhile, prices for hotels and taxis soared. Then there were the record-breaking temperatures that caused roads, airport runways and railroad tracks to buckle, leading to further disruptions. Our family of three……
If you’re looking to cut costs on vacation, opting to cook in your hotel room versus going out to eat might seem like a logical move. But to cook inside a hotel room, you’re going to need a kitchen. And as it turns out, hotel rooms with kitchens usually cost more than similar hotels without……
This has been an unusual year for currencies, period. Rising inflation has sent all sorts of costs skyrocketing (including travel prices). Meanwhile, the euro and British pound are falling in value relative to the U.S. dollar, making a European vacation somewhat … affordable? With all of these fluctuating prices, how are the currencies of airline……
Skyrocketing airfares earlier this year and recent headlines about persistent inflation may be discouraging potential travelers. Yet recent data suggest that prices for hotels, air travel and rental cars are softening this autumn. And the U.S. dollar’s continued strength has driven down international travel costs. The Consumer Price Index report released in September showed overall……
Bitcoin mining is a process that creates new Bitcoins and releases them into circulation. Mining is crucial to the operation of Bitcoin and some other cryptocurrencies because it incentivizes users to enter accurate information into the shared ledger that keeps track of transactions and balances on an underlying blockchain network. Miners who participate in this……
Medicare Savings Programs are federally funded, state-administered programs that can help people with limited incomes and resources pay for part or all of their Medicare copayments, deductibles, premiums and coinsurance. What types of Medicare Savings Programs are available? There are four Medicare Savings Programs offered through individual states: Qualified Medicare Beneficiary Program. Specified Low-Income Medicare……
You’ve fallen in love with that charming little house near the river. But if you buy that home, your mortgage lender will require you to buy flood insurance. Will the extra expense put your dream home out of reach? Your flood insurance cost will depend on many factors, including the size, location and elevation of……
The investing information provided on this page is for educational purposes only. NerdWallet does not offer advisory or brokerage services, nor does it recommend or advise investors to buy or sell particular stocks, securities or other investments. Welcome to NerdWallet’s Smart Money podcast, where we answer your real-world money questions. This week’s episode starts with a……