[ad_1] The first Chase lounge on the West Coast has finally arrived. The Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club at San Diego International Airport (SAN) opens its doors Dec. 6, 2024, making it the only credit card issuer-branded lounge at this airport. There’s no Centurion Lounge or Capital One lounge at SAN. If you have … Read more
[ad_1] Customers charged illegal fees by two of the largest credit repair firms will soon see a refund check, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau announced Thursday. The CFPB says it will distribute $1.8 billion to 4.3 million consumers who were charged illegal advance fees by Lexington Law and CreditRepair.com, which used telemarketing to offer credit … Read more
[ad_1] Mortgage interest rates managed to string together two consecutive weeks of decreases for the first time since September. The week ending Dec. 5, the average rate on the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage fell 21 basis points to 6.59%, according to rates provided to NerdWallet by Zillow. A basis point is one-one hundredth of a percentage … Read more
[ad_1] Welcome to NerdWallet’s Smart Money podcast, where we answer your real-world money questions. In this episode: Learn how to diversify investments, leverage tax-advantaged accounts, and set realistic goals for long-term financial growth. How can you diversify your investment portfolio and reduce risk? What are the best ways to save and grow $44,000 in seven … Read more
[ad_1] Affordability for first-time home buyers improved slightly in the third quarter, but things are far from easy out there. The median age for first-time home buyers recently rose to 38, according to 2024 data from the National Association of Realtors — the highest age on record, and evidence of difficult market conditions. Small improvements … Read more
[ad_1] The holiday festivities at Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California, are in full swing and the spectacle makes it one of the best times of the year to visit. The theme parks and hotels are decked out in tens of thousands of lights, Sleeping Beauty Castle is covered in glowing icicles and characters wear holiday … Read more
[ad_1] The Japanese Airlines USA Credit Card is issued by First National Bank of Omaha (FNBO) and is the first and only co-branded card offered by Japanese Airlines (JAL) that’s available in the U.S. The card offers decent rewards for travel, depending on what annual fee you end up having to pay, but it comes … Read more
[ad_1] Many traders try to profit from short-term swings in the stock market by buying call options or put options, rather than buying the underlying stocks themselves. Some investors use options as insurance against unexpected market movements (for example, selling covered calls on a stock they own), or buy call options to get exposure to … Read more
[ad_1] Small businesses play a significant role in the American economy, generating the majority of new jobs over the past decade. And, according to a new NerdWallet survey, despite facing challenges, most small-business owners find entrepreneurship rewarding. The survey of over 2,000 U.S. adults — among whom 425 currently own a small business — commissioned … Read more
[ad_1] If you’ve been eyeing The Platinum Card® from American Express, December may be the best time to take the plunge. Sure, the luxury card — which has an annual fee of $695 (see rates and fees) — might seem like a bougie coupon book given its long list of statement credits. But because those … Read more