Welcome to NerdWallet’s Smart Money podcast, where we answer your real-world money questions. This week’s episode starts with two hot takes from our hosts about buy now, pay later loans and credit reports. Then we pivot to this week’s money question from Lauren, who left this voicemail: “Hi. My name is Lauren, and I’m interested……
Capital One offers a variety of credit cards for all types of consumers. This includes cash-back cards, cards targeted toward students and travel rewards cards. While not all cards feature the same benefits, there are a few that provide extra protections. One such protection is rental car insurance. When renting a vehicle, you can drive……
TSA PreCheck is a valuable program that makes getting through airport security a breeze. For travelers who frequently fly domestically or out of U.S. airports, it’s a worthwhile investment. Administered by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, the program requires travelers to submit an application along with an $85 fee. If you’ve been researching TSA……
Ahead of the holiday season, American Express Member Week is making a comeback with special offers for eligible consumer and small-business cardholders. From Oct. 10 through Oct. 14, 2022, you can access unique experiences and special offers around shopping, entertainment, dining, travel and wellness on AmEx’s website. As you’re navigating the rising costs of goods……
Merchant cash advance companies provide you with an upfront sum of capital that you repay using a percentage of your debit and credit card sales, plus fees — otherwise known as a merchant cash advance, or MCA. Generally, you’ll want to consider all other types of small-business loans before turning to an MCA because this……
Not everyone has to apply to get student loan cancellation. Nearly 8 million federal borrowers will receive relief automatically because they are enrolled in an income-driven repayment plan; their income information is on file with the Department of Education. All other borrowers will need to submit an application. The application for the Biden administration’s student……
Medicare Part D covers prescription drugs. Medicare sets the rules for Part D plans, which are sold by private companies. However, federal law currently prohibits Medicare from negotiating lower prescription drug prices. A new law that passed in August 2022 will allow Medicare to start prescription drug price negotiations, but not right away. Here’s what……
Bundling your home and auto insurance is a great way to save money. But don’t just go with the first insurance company you come across that offers a bundling discount. You want to choose an insurer with strong customer service, plenty of perks and coverage types, plus other discounts. Here are NerdWallet’s picks for the……
Student loan borrowers bound together by joint spousal consolidation will be able to split their debt thanks to a new bill that President Joe Biden is expected to sign any day. Joint spousal consolidation loans haven’t been made since 2006. The program, which originated in 1993, allowed married couples to consolidate their debt to have……
Dogecoin (DOGE), one of the most popular “memecoins,” can be held in many leading crypto wallets on the market. You can store Dogecoin in a “cold” hardware wallet that keeps your data fully offline, or a “hot” software wallet connected to the internet. Some wallets are made specifically for Dogecoin. » Learn more: Hot wallets……