[ad_1] Grad school can boost your career, but it comes at a price. Those who completed a graduate-level degree in 2020 left school with about $88,220 in student debt, on average, according to the latest data from the National Center of Education Statistics. Even grad school loans offered by the government can be tough to … Read more
[ad_1] It’s always important for people to compare plans during Medicare open enrollment from Oct. 15 to Dec. 7, but it’s even more critical this year. There are changes coming to Medicare Advantage plans and Medicare Part D prescription drug plans, and you should make sure you understand how your plan will cover you — … Read more
[ad_1] In the early hours of July 19, cybersecurity company CrowdStrike (CRWD) published a faulty software update that temporarily disabled more than 8.5 million PCs that use its services. The outage caused chaos across banking, airlines, health care and several other industries, and it sent CrowdStrike shares plummeting more than 20% over the following two … Read more
[ad_1] A new NerdWallet survey finds that nearly 3 in 5 Americans with financial accounts (59%) report having more money saved now than they did 12 months ago. But is that extra money earning the interest it could be? Until recent years, savings account interest rates were so low they almost weren’t worth consideration. But … Read more
[ad_1] Professional monitoring for home security systems can have a hefty monthly cost but can be worth it if you have valuable assets, live in a high-risk area, travel or just want a hands-off experience. Professional monitoring often has added features such as medical alerts, home automation or insurance discounts. How you monitor your home … Read more
[ad_1] Social Security numbers are vital for getting jobs, filing taxes, receiving government benefits and much more; they’re also becoming increasingly vulnerable to identity theft. In August 2024, news broke that nearly 3 billion Social Security numbers were reportedly compromised in a hack targeting National Public Data, a company that provides data for background checks. … Read more
[ad_1] Welcome to NerdWallet’s Smart Money podcast, where we answer your real-world money questions. In this episode: Join a financial planning session with a listener who receives guidance on achieving multiple goals, including debt payoff and maximizing savings.How can you balance multiple financial goals like debt repayment, retirement savings, and major purchases? How can you … Read more
[ad_1] Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) is one of the three airports serving the Washington metropolitan area and is the closest to the city center. Although it isn’t among the busiest airports in the United States, Washington-National hosted more than 25 million passengers in 2023. If you’re one of those passengers flying in and … Read more
[ad_1] The Best Western credit cards — previously issued by the First National Bank of Omaha, but closed to new applicants — are back with new benefits and a new issuer. The Best Western Rewards® Visa Signature® Card and Best Western Rewards® Premium Visa Signature® Card are now issued by First Bank & Trust and … Read more
[ad_1] As the Nov. 5 election looms, Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump offer starkly different visions for student loan policy at a time when the topic is top of mind for voters. More than one in five student loan borrowers (22%) say that student loan forgiveness is one of the most … Read more