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TSA pre-check vs. global vs. clean input
Nothing increases travel time like waiting in long airport security lines. For travelers who would rather avoid this delay, there are three options: TSA pre-screening, global entry, and clearance. One or all of them may be right for you. What is TSA Pre-Validation? TSA PreCheck, the Trusted Traveler program, allows you to get through airport […]
Rainbow capitalism: how companies make money on LGBTQ +
Every year in June, every major retailer you walk into almost hits you in the face with a rainbow. all when you enter the front door. I admit that, like most people, I have been easily influenced by the Target’s Pride section in the past. This means that I, like most, contribute to rainbow capitalism. […]
Cashback: the best redemption options – CreditCards.com
Cashback credit cards are among the most popular because they offer significant cash rewards over time. They come in many varieties, but they all basically work in the same way: when you make purchases with your card, you get cash rewards at a set rate. For people who want to maximize their return on everyday […]
What is Web 3.0 and why should you care?
If you haven’t lived offline, you’ve probably heard of Web 3.0. Over $27 billion has been invested in the Web 3.0 ecosystem to date, and at the same time, the term “Web 3.0” has skyrocketed in Google search results. Dubbed “the biggest thing since the invention of the Internet,” Web 3.0 is getting the attention […]
How do credit card points work?
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10 ways to add value to your money
If you have or recently invested $20,000, congratulations! Saving (or inheriting) that kind of money in a short period of time is not easy and not accepted. But if you misinvest that money, you are actually losing money due to inflation. Here are nine ways you can invest that money, including recommended allocations and other […]
How to lower your credit card interest rate
If you have a balance on your credit card, a high APR can make it difficult to pay off your debt, especially if a limited budget prevents you from increasing your monthly payments. If you can’t afford to pay more than $150 a month on a credit card, for example, a $5,000 balance on a […]
What is a buy and hold investment strategy?
When I was 20, my uncle told me that one of the best ways to create a long-term fortune doing almost nothing is to invest in the stock market. I didn’t believe him. “Buy and hold for a long time and you’ll be fine,” he told me. “To really make money, you need to have […]
Navigating College Costs as an LGBTQ+ Student
Applying to college is a scary time. You’re stuck with writing essay after essay, you need to take exams, pay to apply, and the list goes on and on. But for LGBTQ+ students, the list of new tasks can be longer. Unfortunately, finding the right college that meets all of their academic needs and supports […]
7 ways to earn American Express points
You’ve signed up for your first American Express Membership Rewards card, you can’t wait to earn your free vacation, and you might be wondering if there’s a way to earn American Express points a little faster? In fact, there are many tricks you can try to earn extra Membership Rewards points. Here are some of […]