[ad_1] Some tourist towns have a love-hate relationship with the tourists themselves. The towns need the tourists and the money they pump into the local economy, but sometimes there are too many people and things get a bit too crowded. Several destinations have ways to charge visitors a fee, sometimes called a tourism tax, to … Read more
[ad_1] Holland America Line’s current fleet includes 11 ships, which are mostly midsize. They visit all seven continents, with stops in the Caribbean, Tahiti, the Mediterranean, Antarctica and more. Its Alaska presence is especially strong, and Holland America claims it has visited Glacier Bay National Park more than any other cruise operator. Holland America’s parent … Read more
[ad_1] It may sound like another boring piece of legislation, but Regulation (EC) No 261/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of the European Union, also known as EU 261, might be a handy friend to have during flight disruptions in the European Union. EU 261 outlines air passenger compensation rights if a … Read more
[ad_1] High inflation may well be here to stay — and it may force some consumers to reconsider nonessential purchases. But consumer staples are different, at least in theory. Even when the consumer price index (CPI) is off the charts, people still have to get groceries. What are consumer staples stocks? Consumer staples stocks are … Read more
[ad_1] You may have heard of the 50/30/20 budget. With this popular budgeting method, you allocate up to 50% of your after-tax income for needs like your rent or mortgage, 30% for wants like dining out and 20% for savings and debt repayment beyond the minimums. However, an economy with high inflation can make it … Read more
[ad_1] Mortgage rates spiked the week ending July 3, with the average rate for a 30-year, fixed-rate loan rising above 7% yet again. The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 7.01% APR, up 20 basis points from the previous week’s average, according to rates provided to NerdWallet by Zillow. A basis point is one one-hundredth of a … Read more
[ad_1] Shopping for solar panels can be confusing, especially when trying to compare solar panel quotes. Solar panels are a big purchase ($23,885 on average, before tax credits), and one that will be with you for a long time. These seven steps can make comparing solar panel quotes easier. 1. Really know how much electricity … Read more
[ad_1] The typical cost of residential solar panels in Florida, before the federal solar tax credit, was $33,673 in the second half of 2023. This is lower than the national average of $34,122. The average system size is 14.3 kWs, compared to the national average of 11.6 kWs. Florida’s primarily humid subtropical climate requires a … Read more
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[ad_1] “Buy now, pay later” plans have become a common option at checkout when shopping in store or online. Some plans, like the pay-in-four option, are appealing since they typically don’t charge interest or require a hard credit check that impacts credit scores. These plans may seem like another payment method next to debit or … Read more