Meredith Deeds | Star Tribune (TNS) It’s easy to see why a recipe that starts with 40 cloves of garlic might appear suspect. Most recipes that include garlic call for somewhere between two and six cloves, so 40 would seem like an insane amount. Trust me, it’s not. Chicken with 40 Cloves of Garlic is … Read more
By Kimberly Palmer | NerdWallet The first workday in January after the holidays hits a little bit differently: The parties are over, debt payments are soon due and it can feel like there’s nothing to look forward to. You may be able to minimize the doldrums with some planning and other steps to turn things … Read more
By Erin El Issa | NerdWallet If you’re working on your credit score, it may feel like an uphill battle. Nearly 4 in 5 Americans (79%) say they’re trying to improve their credit right now, according to a new NerdWallet report. But half of Americans (50%) say there are roadblocks to doing so. Here are five … Read more
Alexandra Skores | The Dallas Morning News (TNS) Major airlines went back to the basics in 2023, emphasizing getting passengers to their final destinations and cutting down on disruptions after several turbulent years of delays and cancellations. So how well did major airlines like Fort Worth-based American Airlines or Dallas-based Southwest Airlines do at getting their passengers where they … Read more
Laurie Baratti | TravelPulse (TNS) A new data analysis indicates bright skies ahead when it comes to the anticipated cost of air travel for 2024. Amid the postpandemic “revenge travel” rush of 2022 and early 2023, airfare prices soared, boosted by the rising cost of jet fuel and overall economic inflation. According to a fresh … Read more
Rich Thomaselli | (TNS) TravelPulse Perhaps spurred by the potential for a congressional investigation, the Department of Transportation will take a deeper dive into airline frequent flyer programs. Specifically, the DOT is looking for any unfair or deceptive practices with the loyalty cards. The government agency is also looking at the devaluation of the cards … Read more
By Kimberly Palmer | NerdWallet If you’re someone who likes to return and exchange gifts after the holidays, prepare yourself: Making returns could feel a little different this year. “It’s going to be hard for consumers to navigate,” says shopping expert Trae Bodge. “The return policies are all over the place.” The biggest change, she … Read more
Erik J. Martin | Bankrate (TNS) We may be in the thick of winter, but many homebuyers and sellers are starting to have warm thoughts about the housing market. That’s because, looking ahead, market indicators suggest we’ll see increased activity thanks to lower mortgage rates. Yet home prices remain high and inventory levels are tight … Read more
By JT Genter | NerdWallet Although U.S. airlines this year hadn’t experienced the kinds of mass cancellations and operational breakdowns that plagued the industry in 2022, carriers continued to struggle. Part of that is due to a record number of people flying. According to data from the Transportation Security Administration, 2023 has seen some of … Read more
By Kate Ashford | NerdWallet Floods, fires, historic storms — severe weather events are on the rise. If your home was hit by high water or a wildfire, would your important papers be safe? “Unfortunately, I’ve had clients who’ve been victims of fires, flooding, hurricanes,” says Sev Tamayo, an agent with Goosehead Insurance in Palm … Read more
