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How To Protect Your Finances From Natural Disasters Like Hurricane Ian
Wind and storm surge damages in Florida from Hurricane Ian are estimated between $28 billion and $47 billion dollars, according to a Sept. 29 estimate from CoreLogic. And affected property owners are advised to make any claims to insurance quickly. Here’s how to protect your financial assets from natural disasters, no matter where you live.
How Safe Are Budget Tracking Apps and Software?
In general, budget tracking apps are designed to protect your financial information, but you can't be blamed for wondering if they're safe — especially considering how many companies have been hacked in recent years.
The Best Travel Rewards Credit Cards
Whether you travel often or just take the occasional vacation, a travel rewards credit card can be an excellent companion. With every purchase, you can use a good travel card to collect points or miles that are redeemable for flights, hotels, or other travel bookings. And many travel cards come with extra benefits, too, from free entry into airport lounges to statement credits toward application fees for TSA PreCheck and other programs that expedite security screening at the airport.
Take a look at Kiplinger’s picks of the best travel rewards credit cards.
This Is the Best Time To Apply for College Financial Aid
Applications for financial aid are now available for the upcoming academic year. Although the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for 2023-2024 isn’t due until June 30, 2024, it’s wise to apply as soon as you can.