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If it feels like prices are on a roller coaster ride during the holidays, you’re not imagining things. Strategies such as dynamic pricing and surge pricing mean that prices may change based on supply and demand, competitor pricing and a shopper’s browsing habits or location. Some price changes happen at regular intervals, while others happen […]
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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 length […]
Spirit Airlines is preparing to file for bankruptcy protection after merger talks with Frontier Airlines collapsed, according to a Wall Street Journal report. This comes after a merger agreement between Spirit Airlines and JetBlue Airlines fell through earlier in 2024. In October, the Journal reported that negotiations between the airline and its creditors were focused […]
After four years of living in her home in Athens, Georgia, experienced house flipper Charissa Bright realized she needed more space and an updated layout for herself, her husband and their two teenage boys. It was 2021, and working from home meant that her own office was a priority, along with some wishlist items like […]
Millions of small-business owners are impacted by the Jan. 1, 2025 deadline for beneficial ownership information (BOI) reporting under the Corporate Transparency Act[0]. The Corporate Transparency Act aims to prevent illegal activities (e.g. money laundering, fraud, funding terrorism) by requiring businesses to disclose which individuals own their companies. Affected businesses must submit a BOI report […]
An initial draft of this script was created by NerdWallet using automation technology, then thoroughly reviewed, edited and fact-checked by NerdWallet’s human writers and editors. If you’re looking to lower a utility bill, calling a customer service representative can help. (Look for this number on your bill or company website.) You could potentially get a […]
When is Black Friday 2024? Black Friday is the day after Thanksgiving — this year, Nov. 29 — and it has typically been the kickstart to the holiday shopping season. Hundreds of retailers launch special in-store and online sales that are meant to encourage shoppers to check items off their list. Black Friday is a […]
Most rental car companies offer some sort of rewards program to incentivize renters to keep renting through the company. However, as with airline and hotel loyalty programs, different rental car rewards programs offer different earning and redemption rates and perks. That means the best car rental loyalty program for you will depend on your travel […]
With a tea cart serving British teas and treats like scones, clotted cream and finger sandwiches, the London Heathrow Airport (LHR) Centurion Lounge is a lovely send-off after a trip to London or a stopover between destinations. It has classy seating areas, showers and a buffet designed by a Michelin-starred chef. Some of the British […]