[ad_1] When the Grand Princess — a cruise ship that carried thousands of passengers bound for Mexico — instead sailed into an Oakland, California, port in early 2020, the ship quickly became a symbol of the COVID-19 pandemic. The vessel’s passengers were among the first documented cases of coronavirus in the U.S. And as they … Read more
[ad_1] When you’re hunting for work, a text alerting you to a new listing that sounds like your dream job could be your big break. But it could also be a scam designed to steal your personal information and money. “Employment scams have been around for awhile, but as technology like AI advances, we’ve seen … Read more
[ad_1] Welcome to NerdWallet’s Smart Money podcast, where we answer your real-world money questions. In this episode: Get fall-ready with budgeting tips and strategies for diversifying your investment portfolio to achieve financial goals. How can you reset your finances for fall and prepare for the holiday season? Can you grow an undiversified investment portfolio by … Read more
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[ad_1] While the idea of solar energy is appealing, many people are still in the dark when it comes to how solar panels work. Learn more about how solar panels harness the power of the sun as you evaluate the pros and cons of adding residential solar to your home. How does solar energy work? … Read more
[ad_1] Getting certified as a minority-owned business can be helpful for opportunities such as government contracts, small-business loans and business resource programs. You can get certified through the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC). Your local government may also offer certification. Typically, you’ll need to be able to show that your business is 51% owned … Read more
[ad_1] Heat up the grill and get your koozie ready — college football season is here. For out-of-town fans traveling to support their team, that fandom can be costly, with hotel room rates often seeing a dramatic increase in price during game day weekends. That increase can be even more extreme in smaller college towns … Read more
[ad_1] Thanksgiving week draws major airport crowds, so it can be a brutal time to travel. And in 2024, the number of passengers screened in U.S. airports has already reached all-time highs multiple times. Because the Sunday after Thanksgiving is usually the busiest airport day of the entire year, it’s likely the 2024 Thanksgiving week … Read more
[ad_1] The no-annual-fee Klarna credit card, issued by WebBank, doesn’t function like a traditional credit card. It works more like a charge card that requires the balance to be paid off in full each month, but with exceptions if you need more time to pay off a purchase. In those cases, you can pay in … Read more
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