[ad_1] Surge pricing is a strategy used by companies to automatically raise prices when demand for a product or service is high and supply is low. It’s a form of dynamic pricing and has become more common as artificial intelligence makes it easier to quickly and automatically adjust prices based on changing market dynamics. Rideshare … Read more
[ad_1] NerdWallet Smart Advice Sweepstakes — Official Rules NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE OR PAYMENT WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. THESE OFFICIAL RULES INCLUDE A MANDATORY ARBITRATION PROVISION AND CLASS ACTION WAIVER THAT GOVERN ANY DISPUTES BETWEEN YOU AND US. PLEASE READ THEM CAREFULLY. These are the Official Rules … Read more
[ad_1] Qatar Airways offers two branded credit cards for U.S. consumers. Launched by the airline in May 2024 in partnership with financial technology company Cardless and issued by First Electronic Bank, the cards offer sign-up bonuses, rewards on purchases and an accelerated path to status in Qatar Airways Privilege Club (the airline’s frequent flyer program) … Read more
[ad_1] When you buy a house on or after Aug. 17, you’ll do things differently than before. Rules will change on that date, due to the settlement of an antitrust lawsuit. Unlike before, you will decide how much your real estate agent will be paid for representing you when you buy a home. And your … Read more
[ad_1] Mortgage rates plunged in the week ending Aug. 8 to their lowest since February 2023. The rapid decrease is likely to set off a wave of refinancing. The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage plummeted 31 basis points, averaging 6.29%. That’s the lowest since the week ending Feb. 2, 2023. Crucially, the 30-year mortgage has fallen more … Read more
[ad_1] The investing information provided on this page is for educational purposes only. NerdWallet, Inc. does not offer advisory or brokerage services, nor does it recommend or advise investors to buy or sell particular stocks, securities or other investments. Summertime often coincides with big spending on summer camps, travel and other seasonal fun. That can … Read more
[ad_1] Fall has always been my favorite time of year, and that feeling only intensified after I became a parent. Summer can feel like pure chaos, with camp, family vacations and back-to-school shopping all adding extra costs. For me, fall financial planning includes another major component: serious meal planning. With the arrival of school schedules, … Read more
[ad_1] Welcome to NerdWallet’s Smart Money podcast, where we answer your real-world money questions. In this episode: Learn to navigate pet insurance options, costs, and smart budgeting strategies for your pet’s health care. Is pet insurance worth it? How can pet owners afford the rising costs of veterinary care? Hosts Sean Pyles and Ronita Choudhuri-Wade … Read more
[ad_1] Remember those old internet ads promising one “weird trick” to improve your fitness forever? I never clicked on those, but I wonder if the trick was “exercise often.” Because that would work. Similarly, I’m asked all the time about the best way to use credit card reward points — specifically, points issued by banks … Read more
[ad_1] If you’ve flown with Southwest Airlines, you know this budget carrier does things a little differently. From free checked bags to no seat assignments (though Southwest says it’s changing to assigned seats later this year), the Southwest experience — including its unique fare classes — is truly one-of-a-kind when it comes to domestic airlines. … Read more