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Wednesday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: 6 tips for traveling without a credit card. Also in the news: The most pet-friendly airlines, how to sell from your sofa with live stream shopping events, and letters from the IRS regarding the Recovery Rebate are not a scam.
6 Tips for Traveling Without a Credit Card
Debit cards, gift cards, PayPal and cash can be used to cover travel costs if you don’t have or want a credit card.
The Most Pet-Friendly Airlines
Alaska, American and Hawaiian top our list, but regardless of airline, flying with a pet is going to be expensive.
How to Sell From Your Sofa With Livestream Shopping Events
A whole new shopping experience.
Don’t Throw Away These Letters From the IRS, They’re Not a Scam
The Recovrty Rebate info is real.
Wednesday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: 6 places to shop on Black Friday. Also in the news: Is a 580 credit score good or bad, a new bill would make for-profit colleges ineligible for federal student loans, and what to do if a stranger sends you money on Venmo.
6 Places to Shop on Black Friday — Big-Boxes and Beyond
Thinking outside the big box.
580 Credit Score: Good or Bad?
Steps to take to get out of the bad place.
Bill would make for-profit colleges ineligible for federal student loans
Many of these schools aren’t accredited.
What to Do If a Stranger Sends You Money on Venmo
The latest scam.