Alaska Airlines’ Atmos Credit Cards Update Their Welcome Offers

A Redditor recently asked how to handle a friend who asks for financial help. In this case, the friend was between jobs and asked to borrow $5,000. The problem? The Redditor said the friend was continuing to make bad financial decisions amid the struggle. While the Redditor’s initial instinct was to say “no,” they felt…

  Introduction: In this article, I’ll explore the topic of secured loans as a potential solution for debt consolidation. When faced with multiple debts and high interest rates, many individuals seek ways to manage their financial obligations more effectively. Secured loans, which require collateral such as property or vehicles, have emerged as a popular choice…

Funto Omojola writes for NerdWallet. Email: fomojola@nerdwallet.com. The article 5 Things to Know About the SoFi Smart Card originally appeared on NerdWallet.

Mortgage rates are still softening as markets continue to digest the less-than-stellar June jobs report. The average interest rate on a 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage ticked down to 6.36% APR, according to rates provided to NerdWallet by Zillow. This is two basis points lower than yesterday and four basis points lower than a week ago. (See…

Your bankruptcy attorney will serve as your advocate and guide through what is a sometimes confusing process. Taking the time to contact a few lawyers and knowing what to look for can set you on the path toward successfully filing for bankruptcy. When hiring an attorney to help you file your Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy case, look……

Let’s say a hurricane is bearing down on Florida’s southeast coast. If you live there, you might check the National Weather Service, watch for evacuation orders or look out your window to monitor the situation. But hey, it’s 2026 — why not see what the prediction market says? Prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket show…