[ad_1] Welcome to NerdWallet’s Smart Money podcast, where we answer your real-world money questions. In this episode: Writer, producer, and actor Felicia Day shares her financial journey working in Hollywood, with tips for managing your budget when gigs are inconsistent. What Is Your Time Worth?: How do you value your time outside of work? How … Read more
[ad_1] Union Plus is a nonprofit organization that offers financial products and other benefit programs exclusively to union members and their families. One of its offerings is the Union Plus Credit Card, issued by Capital One. Applicants can choose from one of three versions of the $0-annual-fee card to fit their individual needs. There’s a … Read more
[ad_1] Budget travelers rejoice. Just in time for summer travel to really kick off, major U.S. low-cost carriers Spirit Airlines and Frontier Airlines made big pricing updates and dropping change and cancellation fees. Frontier and Spirit offer low base fares, but any add-ons for basic amenities like seat selection or carry-on luggage come at a … Read more
[ad_1] What is an underpayment penalty? An underpayment penalty is a charge the IRS imposes on taxpayers who didn’t pay all of their estimated income taxes for the year or who paid estimated taxes late. You’ll face an underpayment penalty if you: Didn’t pay at least 90% of the tax on your current-year return or … Read more
[ad_1] Southwest Airlines fares now appear with prices on Google Flights. This marks a significant shift for the carrier, which has historically not allowed its fares to appear on third-party flight aggregators, such as Google Flights and other online travel agencies. That made it difficult to compare Southwest fares against other airlines, as travelers would … Read more
[ad_1] Solar net metering, or NEM, is a billing mechanism that credits homeowners and businesses for excess solar electricity they generate and send to the power grid. The credits reduce the owner’s electric bills immediately or at a later time. Net metering, available in many states, makes solar more affordable. Even though they produce their … Read more
[ad_1] If you didn’t think there were enough flight search and booking sites available on the internet, there’s yet another option: Alternative Airlines. And while it may sound more like an actual airline that simply operates a little differently, the company is nothing of the sort. Instead, it’s an online flight aggregator and booking platform … Read more
[ad_1] When you ask people how they’re doing, you often get a knee-jerk “fine” or “good” without much introspection. But lately, when you ask people about the economy, they have clear feelings. Over the past several years, the economy has been remarkable, in a literal sense; there has been a lot to talk about. Inflation … Read more
[ad_1] The clock is ticking on the future of TikTok in the U.S., leaving creators and influencers who make a living on the short-form video platform to consider how they will adapt if the plug is pulled. President Joe Biden signed a bipartisan bill in April that aims to force the platform’s Chinese parent company, … Read more
[ad_1] Your home’s foundation is the structural base that holds up the rest of the house. Without a sturdy foundation, the safety and integrity of your entire house is at risk. Your homeowners insurance will typically pay for some types of foundation damage, depending on the underlying cause. Here’s what you need to know. Get … Read more