A business loan can, in some situations, affect your ability to get a mortgage. Your mortgage lender will be interested in the degree to which you’ve combined your business finances with your personal finances. This includes how your business is structured, whether you’ve personally guaranteed the business loan and how closely your personal and business…
You don’t have to be a nerd to want to get your hands on some tech stock — information technology drives a significant part of the U.S. economy, after all. One such technology company, Advanced Micro Devices Inc., or AMD, produces semiconductors used in computers and competes with such companies as Intel and Samsung. Here’s…
In a bold move Wednesday afternoon, the Federal Reserve raised the federal funds rate by 75 basis points. As recently as mid-May, Fed Chair Jerome Powell had signaled a 50-point increase, but following unexpectedly high inflation numbers from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, as well as geopolitical turmoil and the ongoing effects of the pandemic,…
If staying at home was the theme of Chase Freedom’s bonus categories for the second quarter of 2022, cardholders will be rewarded in the third quarter for going out and about. Gas stations. Rental cars. Live entertainment. Bonus categories must be activated by Sept. 14 to get 5% cash back, which can be earned retroactively.…
Tether (USDT) is the oldest and largest of several relatively new digital assets called stablecoins. Stablecoins are backed by a reserve of cash, commodities or other assets as a way of keeping their value stable. What Tether aims to do is offer investors a cryptocurrency that is just as dependable as conventional fiat currencies like…
Ever stayed at a Sonesta Hotel? With locations scattered around the world, these properties offer a variety of experiences, from high-end vacations to budget stays. Although not as popular as competitors like Marriott, Hyatt and Hilton, Sonesta Hotels have a lot to offer an interested traveler. Here’s a look at who owns Sonesta Hotels, their…
“I see that you have another trip to South Africa coming up,” my mom noted as she reviewed my travel schedule. And indeed we do. Some may find it wild (pun intended) that my wife and I plan to go back to South Africa yet again after having already visited four times. But, when it’s…
United Polaris lounges are the envy of many airport travelers. These award-winning facilities provide more than the average airport lounge, with sit-down meals, high-end drinks and calming reflection spaces. But how do you get into these luxurious lounges? And is there a way to use a credit card to gain entry? Here’s a look at…
The cryptocurrency XRP, and the blockchain it runs on, the XRP Ledger, are designed to make global money transfers more efficient and less expensive. XRP is closely linked with Ripple — a crypto payments firm with the same founders and whose network uses XRP — but they are different entities. Understanding XRP XRP was created…
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…