[ad_1] You can charge an electric vehicle (EV) with solar panels if you have a Level 1 or Level 2 charger in your home. It often costs less than filling the tank with gas. However, you have to acquire and install the solar panels on your home’s roof first. How can I charge my EV … Read more
[ad_1] It’s getting easier to find top-notch dining experiences on cruises. Cruise lines are increasingly catering to high-end tastes, offering specialty dining experiences often led by high-profile chefs. For example, British royal chef Darren McGrady, who once served Queen Elizabeth II and Princess Diana, helped create an afternoon tea experience for Princess Cruises. Even notoriously … Read more
[ad_1] As we get deeper into the holiday season, it may feel like your expenses are piling up. Reducing your monthly bills can be one way to ease the pressure on your budget. Lowering your bills might be easier than you think. With a phone call and a little preparation, you may be able to … Read more
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[ad_1] Sara Rathner is a NerdWallet travel and credit cards expert. She has appeared on the “Today” show and CNBC’s “Nightly Business Report,” and has been quoted in The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, Yahoo Finance, Time, Reuters, NBC News, Business Insider and MarketWatch. Before joining NerdWallet, Sara worked at … Read more
[ad_1] Existing Altitude Reserve cardholders will not be moved to another U.S. Bank credit card and will still be able to use their Reserve card. Nothing is changing in terms of the card’s perks or benefits, including its ongoing rewards: 5 points per $1 spent on prepaid hotels and car rentals booked directly in the … Read more
[ad_1] 1. How much car payment can you afford? If you won’t be paying cash, you’ll need a car loan. Since you’ll be expected to make monthly payments on an auto loan, first figure what payment amount fits your budget. When getting a car loan, you’ll decide on a loan term — which is the … Read more
[ad_1] Mortgage rates fell slightly in the week ending Nov. 14, marking the first time weekly rates have gone down since September. The average rate on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage dropped seven basis points to 6.79%, according to rates provided to NerdWallet by Zillow. A basis point is one-one hundredth of a percentage point. Housing … Read more
[ad_1] When you’re having trouble paying a credit card bill due to circumstances beyond your control, some credit card issuers may be willing to work with you through a hardship plan. Once a well-kept secret, these programs became more prominently advertised during the COVID-19 pandemic, but they may also be available for other reasons that … Read more
[ad_1] Credit card rewards can be a nice perk on your everyday spending, but some Americans may be losing them to credit card interest charges. According to a new NerdWallet survey of more than 2,000 U.S. adults, conducted online by The Harris Poll, 21% of Americans have used a credit card to earn rewards in … Read more