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Photo by Benét Wilson; Illustration by Bankrate Key takeaways The Southwest Rapid Rewards® Priority Credit Card offers a generous welcome offer, making it easy to earn points for future flights. Comparing the Southwest Rapid Rewards Priority Card to alternative travel cards, it stands out as the top choice due to…
STUDY SUMMARY 53% of working Baby Boomers who aren’t currently saving for retirement have no plans to save. Just 9% of middle-income workers save 15% or more of their income for retirement. Men are nearly twice as likely as women to have saved $250,000 for retirement. Downloads Have questions about…
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Are you sick and tired of being sick and tired? When you’re deep in debt, you’d do anything to speed up the payoff process. And if you’re working on your student loans, we understand how you feel! You’d probably like to know something you can do today to get your…
Key takeaways The American Express travel portal (AmexTravel.com) lets individuals book airfare, hotel stays, cruises and more with cash or points. In order to book travel with rewards through this portal, you need an American Express credit card that earns Amex Membership Rewards points. While booking through the portal can…
Well, it’s been a crazy few weeks to say the least. But we’re all doing it. We’re making it through the coronavirus (COVID-19) saga one day at a time. Still, there’s no denying that the effects of the coronavirus (and the economic fallout from the cure) are in full force…
So are you buying or selling a house, but feeling lost in the real estate lingo circling around you? Sometimes it feels like you’re hearing a bizarre, unknown language. We get it! That’s why we’ve put together this handy list of real estate terms. Now you can feel confident about…
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Health care is expensive. And the price never seems to stop rising! That’s why some people avoid it altogether. But skipping health insurance is like white-water rafting without a life jacket. The sun and the spray might feel nice for a while, but when you go overboard, it’ll be tough…
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Pop quiz! Know what reading glasses, thermometers, a midwife and an ambulance all have in common? If you guessed that they’re all qualified medical expenses (QMEs) through a health savings account (HSA), then you’re a winner! That’s right, everything from hearing aids to your visit to the chiropractor can be…
Let’s face it: Navigating the ins and outs of health insurance and paying for medical expenses can be confusing and complicated. And these days, there’s yet another decision a lot of folks have to make: choosing between a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA) and a Health Savings Account (HSA). If you’re…
After several years of favorable conditions for workers, with many job-hopping for better pay and benefits, the economy is once again an employer’s market. Despite that, nearly half (48 percent) of those working full-time or looking for full-time employment say they’re likely to search for a new job in the…
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