Today’s top story: Travel rewards can take you far – but only if you pay attention. Also in the news: How blind loyalty can cost you in the points and miles game, the states where tax bills have shrunk the most, and what to do if your credit card application was rejected.
Travel Rewards Can Take You Far – but Only If You Pay Attention
Don’t overestimate their value.
In the Points and Miles Game, Blind Loyalty Can Cost You
Keeping your rewards as rewarding as possible.
These are the states where tax bills have shrunk the most
Is yours one of them?
What to Do If Your Credit Card Application Was Rejected
Make sure your credit report is correct.
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Friday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: 3 things that will change when you’re a homeowner. Also in the news: 3 times you can pay taxes with plastic and come out ahead, eight ways you can save money right now, and what happens if you default on a loan.
3 Things That Change When You’re a Homeowner
All you’ll think about is money.
3 Times You Can Pay Taxes With Plastic and Come Out Ahead
Build up your rewards.
Eight Ways You Can Save Money Right Now
Automate your savings.
What Happens if You Default on a Loan?
Don’t take it lightly.
Friday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: Should you move abroad for health care? Also in the news: What to do if you still haven’t received your tax documents, things to consider before opening another credit card, and why you should save 4% of your new home’s cost for repairs.
Should You Move Abroad for Health Care?
The cost difference can be dramatic.
Haven’t Got Your Tax Documents Yet? Here’s What to Do
The clock’s ticking.
4 things to consider before opening another credit card
The pros and cons.
You Should Save 4% of Your New Home’s Cost for Repairs
Protect yourself from unexpected costs.
Thursday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: More parents are putting limits on college help. Also in the news: Mastercard’s new rule will make some “free” trials more transparent, what you need to know about SIPC insurance, and why you should be wary of new tricks for raising your credit score.
More Parents Are Putting Limits on College Help
Limiting contributions.
Mastercard’s New Rule Will Make Some ‘Free’ Trials More Transparent
Reminding you when the trial is up.
SIPC Insurance: What It Does and Does Not Protect
Covering your brokerage.
Be Wary of New ‘Tricks’ for Raising Your Credit Score
They could end up doing the opposite.
Tuesday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: NerdWallet’s best credit card tips for January 2019. Also in the news: What the government shutdown means for home loans, 5 reasons credit cards rule for family vacations, and why you should ask your student loan servicer to ungroup your loans.
NerdWallet’s Best Credit Card Tips for January 2019
New year, new cards.
What the Government Shutdown Means for Home Loans
Could the shutdown affect your loan?
5 Reasons Credit Cards Rule for Family Vacations
All about the perks.
Ask Your Student Loan Servicer to Ungroup Your Loans
Use the snowball method.
Thursday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: 3 ways a separate credit card could soup up your side hustle. Also in the news: Travel insurance and winter weather woes, exercise options besides an annual gym membership, and 15 money moves to make in 2019.
3 Ways a Separate Credit Card Could Soup Up Your Side Hustle
Double-dip on rewards.
Will Travel Insurance Cover Winter Weather Woes?
What to know before you book.
Exercise Options Besides an Annual Gym Membership
Cheaper alternatives.
15 money moves to make in 2019
Spending less and saving more.