There are many ways to use Marriott Bonvoy points — some may seem obvious, but others might come as a surprise. NerdWallet values Bonvoy points at 1 cent apiece, so depending on what choice you make, these redemptions can be a deal, a steal — or just a great way for you to enjoy earned points....
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Dreaming of a savings goal is almost always fun — a sunny vacation, the perfect home, a dazzling holiday gift. But think about how long it can take to get there, and all that fun might fade away. Even if you’re doing the right things, such as cutting your expenses or taking a part-time job...
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People who have been recently released from prison often face unique challenges when reintegrating back into society, including when it comes to finances. Just opening a checking or savings account can be difficult if you’re unfamiliar with how the financial system works or how to meet a bank’s qualifications. But having a bank account can...
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Welcome to NerdWallet’s SmartMoney podcast, where we answer your real-world money questions — in 15 minutes or less. Check out this episode on any of these platforms: Apple Podcasts Spotify SoundCloud This week’s question is from Janelle. She asks, “I’m brand new to the whole game of credit card points and rewards, and I’m planning...
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The worse the COVID-19 outbreak gets, the lower mortgage rates will go. That’s the mortgage rate forecast for March, in a nutshell: If COVID-19 becomes an epidemic in the United States, then rates on home loans are likely to fall even further. In NerdWallet’s daily surveys, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 3.37% APR on Feb....
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No matter where you live in the Windy City, finding cheap auto insurance in Chicago may not be a breeze. You’re likely to pay $150 to $230 a year more for car insurance in Chicago than if you lived elsewhere in your state, NerdWallet’s 2020 rates analysis shows. And since the Chicago metropolitan area technically...
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Coronavirus. It’s all over the news. It’s trending on Twitter. It’s on your TV. And it’s dominating the push alerts on your phone. Coronavirus disease 2019 (abbreviated COVID-19) is a respiratory illness caused by a novel coronavirus that was first identified in Wuhan, China. Cases have now been detected in at least 50 locations internationally,...
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