Today’s top story: Why don’t we know if people are getting COVID on airplanes? Also in the news: changes to electronic vehicle tax credits, will interest rates continue to rise, and the stupidest fees you should never pay.
Why Don’t We Know If People Are Getting COVID on Planes?
With all the energy devoted to air travel and COVID safety, you’d think we’d have some hard data. We don’t.
Changes to EV Tax Credits: Where Your Battery Is Made Matters
New changes to the EV tax credit could make it harder to find a model that qualifies.
Ask a Nerd: Will Interest Rates Continue to Rise?
Interest rates seem like they will rise for the foreseeable future, but consumers should make sure to still save.
These Are the Stupidest Fees You Should Never Pay
Life is expensive enough without unnecessary fees—here are the ones you should never pay.
Today’s top story: 8 rules for saving, borrowing, and spending money. Also in the news: How purchase plans pay advances could change in 2022, how to find the hidden costs of starting a small business, and 1 in 5 Americans are saving less for retirement due to Covid.
Today’s top story: 3 questions to ask before you buy cryptocurrency. Also in the news: What COVID test is required for travel, how to fix an overdrawn bank account, and flexibility is key when traveling abroad during COVID. 
Today’s top story: The myths and realities of building your credit. Also in the news: What to expect if you test positive for COVID while traveling abroad, how to handle a top travel concern that emerged this summer, and how to tell if your employer’s 401(K) plan is any good. 
Today’s top story: Will travel costs change as vaccines roll out? Also in the news: How to pick the right credit card for a major purchase, why your dog needs liability insurance even if they’re perfect, and how to save money by knowing your credit card’s closing date.
Today’s top story: Spring travel ahead? One airline is prioritizing customer safety. Also in the news: Considering elite airline status in 2021, taking some of the mystery out of buying a house sight unseen, and how to build your credit without a credit card. 
Today’s top story: Will you really run out of money in retirement? Also in the news: What to do if your mortgage forbearance is ending, 5 home remodeling trends to watch for 2021, and how to pay your medical bills without crowdfunding. 
Today’s top story: Making a plan to get your money resolution back on track. Also in the news: A new episode of the Smart Money podcast on redlining and auto loans, the 6 biggest life insurance myths about COVID, and how to know if there’s too much cash in your savings account. 
Today’s top story: How to reclaim money lost to COVID disruptions. Also in the news: How phone calls can save you money, start early to get your house retirement-ready, and which states have extended their tax deadlines.
Today’s top story: The tax credit fix many can’t afford to miss. Also in the news: Being the first in the family to invest, how to right your retirement savings after coronavirus setbacks, and why your credit karma score seems to high.