[ad_1] Becoming a homeowner is a huge financial milestone. Saving for a down payment, getting a mortgage and successfully making an offer all require major discipline. That’s why you deserve to pop the champagne and throw yourself a housewarming party. But if you’ve recently purchased a home, now is a good time to consider putting … Read more
[ad_1] Of all the things that can go wrong during air travel — delayed luggage, unexpected fees, flight delays — there’s one that has the potential to cause your heart to race before you even get to your gate: your name spelled wrong on a plane ticket. And while it may cause mild panic when … Read more
[ad_1] The Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort & Spa is an icon in Waikiki, a beachfront neighborhood in Honolulu popular amongst tourists. In fact, it was the first hotel in Waikiki Beach. Walking through the lobby of the hotel, which first opened its doors in 1901, feels like stepping into a bygone era. Much of … Read more
[ad_1] Whether you have done it before or you’re new to the process, applying for a small-business loan can be frustrating and difficult to navigate. In the Federal Reserve’s 2023 Small-Business Credit Survey, over half of business owners who reported feeling discouraged from applying for funding cited lender requirements as the reason. With large banks … Read more
[ad_1] Aura, like other identity theft protection services, pledges to keep your personal and financial information safe with capabilities like credit report monitoring — for a price. While there are things you can do yourself to protect your credit and identity, often for free, the Aura app may be valuable if you prefer a hands-off … Read more
[ad_1] Companies around the globe — from airlines and hospitals to banks and even courthouses — had operations grounded or disrupted by what was supposed to be an uneventful software update pushed out early Friday by CrowdStrike, a cybersecurity firm whose software is used by some of the largest corporate and government agencies in the … Read more
[ad_1] Bad-credit personal loans can be a helpful tool for consolidating high-interest debt or breaking up a large expense like an emergency home repair into smaller monthly payments. However, these loans can have high interest costs and may take years to repay. Consider the pros and cons before you borrow, and weigh bad-credit loans against … Read more
[ad_1] SBA Bolt loans are small-business loans that offer up to $150,000 in working capital to qualified businesses. The Bolt loan program is not a program created by the U.S. Small Business Administration. Instead, BayFirst Financial — a bank based in Tampa, Florida — uses the “Bolt” designation to market its expedited small-dollar SBA 7(a) … Read more
[ad_1] The 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has blocked the income-driven student loan repayment plan Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE). As a result, SAVE borrowers won’t owe payments until the legal situation is resolved, which could take months. Thursday’s ruling was the latest update for borrowers who have endured back-and-forth legal decisions about … Read more
[ad_1] The typical cost of a home solar panel system in Louisiana was $37,053 in the second half of 2023 before incentives, according to data from EnergySage, a solar and home energy product comparison marketplace. Hot, humid summers are common in Louisiana, and air conditioning use can contribute to high electricity bills. Solar panel systems … Read more