Monthly Archives: July 2022

Here are all the fees you’ll pay when using the Robinhood app — and how to avoid them

Robinhood actually does charge some fees, but it’s possible to avoid some of them. Alyssa Powell/Insider Robinhood bills itself as a free platform to buy, sell, and trade investments. But users may pay various fees, and Robinhood passes on some third-party costs to customers. It’s possible to avoid some of these costs, but not all….

Southwest credit card offers can help you earn the Companion Pass, one of the best deals in travel — but timing is important

The Southwest Companion pass can effectively double the value of your Southwest points. Associated Press This post contains links to products from our advertisers, and we may be compensated when you click on these links. Our recommendations and advice are ours alone, and have not been reviewed by any issuers listed. Terms apply to offers…

The Southwest Companion Pass can get you nearly free travel with a buddy — here’s how to earn this valuable perk

With the Southwest Companion Pass, a friend or family member can fly with you for just the cost of taxes and fees — for up to two years. Reuters This post contains links to products from our advertisers, and we may be compensated when you click on these links. Our recommendations and advice are ours…

How the Federal Reserve uses expansionary monetary policy to stimulate growth during an economic downturn

Expansionary monetary policies aim to encourage banks to loan money and for consumers to make major purchases. fizkes/Getty Images Expansionary monetary policy is a tool central banks use to stimulate a declining economy and GDP.The Federal Reserve has three expansionary monetary policy methods: lowering interest rates, decreasing banks’ reserve requirements, and buying government securities.Expansionary monetary…

How to use the Southwest Companion Pass, which gets you two-for-one travel on both paid and award flights

This post contains links to products from our advertisers, and we may be compensated when you click on these links. Our recommendations and advice are ours alone, and have not been reviewed by any issuers listed. Terms apply to offers listed on this page. Read our editorial standards. After you earn the Companion Pass, a…

Southwest Rapid Rewards Priority card review: Earn 50,000 points and get valuable perks like upgraded boarding and travel credits

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Southwest Rapid Rewards Premier card review: Earn 50,000 points that count toward the Companion Pass

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I have 18 credit cards. After years of struggling to keep them straight, here’s the best strategy I’ve found so far

The key to paying your credit cards on time is taking control of the due dates. The author is not pictured. Hero Images/Getty Images This post contains links to products from our advertisers, and we may be compensated when you click on these links. Our recommendations and advice are ours alone, and have not been…

3 reasons you should double up on credit cards from the same loyalty program — from earning rewards in more categories to unlocking better benefits

This post contains links to products from our advertisers, and we may be compensated when you click on these links. Our recommendations and advice are ours alone, and have not been reviewed by any issuers listed. Terms apply to offers listed on this page. Read our editorial standards. Pairing credit cards strategically is a great…