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Is the Nordstrom Store Credit Card Worth It? 04/13/2023 08:00pm • Consumers can earn two points per dollar spent at Nordstrom locations after opening a Nordstrom Credit Card. Shoppers can redeem their points to cover Nordstrom spending and enjoy a few additional perks. For the average shopper, a Nordstrom Credit Card is unlikely to be more useful than a solid rewa How Do Personal Loans Work? 04/13/2023 08:00pm • Personal loans are one way to get financing for a major expense, often at an affordable rate compared to credit cards and other high-interest borrowing options. However, before you get too deep into researching the best personal loan lenders, make sure you understand how a personal loan works and wh 9-centimeter-tall Chihuahua named world's shortest living dog 04/13/2023 05:21am • Pearl, a 2-year-old chihuahua, has officially been named the world's shortest living dog by Guinness World Records, the organization announced this week. The tiny pet, who is just a little over 9 centimeters tall, comes from a lineage of petite pooches — her now deceased aunt, Miracle Milly, wa How Much Does a Cruise Cost in 2023? 04/12/2023 08:00pm • With the rising cost of everything, including travel, cruise fares -- some as low as $26 per person per night based on double occupancy -- seem like an incredible bargain. And they certainly can be, but the fares you see advertised online often don't include extras like taxes, fees, port expenses, g 10 Best Places to Retire in Panama 04/12/2023 08:00pm • Panama is one of the world's top retirement destinations. In this country, you have three dramatically different retirement lifestyle options to choose among: cosmopolitan cities, beautiful beachfront towns and cooler mountain climes. There are appealing retirement spots for retirees on strict budge How to Save Money When Grocery Shopping on a Budget 04/12/2023 08:00pm • Inflation may be cooling, but American families are still paying significantly more for their groceries than they were a year ago. In February 2023, prices for food consumed at home were up 10.2% compared to a year earlier, according to the latest figures from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. However Two-Thirds of Homebuyers Are Holding Out for Lower Rates 04/11/2023 08:00pm • The 2023 spring homebuying season is right around the corner -- and higher mortgage rates have some homebuyers feeling "extremely" stressed as many are forced to cut their home price budgets, according to a March 2023 survey by U.S. News. Between March 23 and 27, U.S. News ran a nationwide survey of Is Debt Consolidation a Good Idea? 04/11/2023 08:00pm • If you're wondering whether debt consolidation makes sense for your finances, the answer is a resounding it depends. Debt consolidation could allow you to combine your debts into one and save money. But factors such as your credit score and financial habits can influence whether consolidating debt w 21 Top Things to Do in Arizona 04/11/2023 08:00pm • Tucked into the southwest corner of the United States, Arizona offers something for all types of travelers. Visit highlights like the Grand Canyon, the Wild West town of Tombstone or the red rocks of Sedona. You can then head to cities like Phoenix or Tucson for professional sports, museums, observa 10 Best Places to Retire in Canada 04/11/2023 08:00pm • Canada offers a compelling retirement lifestyle. This is a safe country with high-quality health care and a low population density. Canada is famous for its natural beauty and friendly people. Retirement in Canada works best for those who enjoy winter sports and recreation, but some retirement spots 10 Best Places to Retire in Europe 04/10/2023 08:00pm • If your retirement dream is to live in one of the grand old cities of Europe, it can be difficult to narrow your options. Retirees on a budget need to consider the cost of living and affordability of real estate. As you get older you will need health care that is readily accessible at reasonable pri Mortgage Rates Continue Falling as Homebuying Season Begins 04/09/2023 08:00pm • Mortgage rates continued to decline for the fourth consecutive week, with the average 30-year fixed rate falling to 6.83%. Rates on long-term fixed-rate mortgages, including FHA loans, VA loans and jumbo loans, all dropped during the past week. Meanwhile, short-term mortgage rates and adjustable mor Megatrends: Climate Change and Resource Scarcity 04/09/2023 08:00pm • Like many in the American West, Arizona's Sen. Mark Kelly is worried about Lake Mead.The lake on the Arizona-Nevada border has the capacity to hold more water than any other reservoir in the U.S., but it's far from full. Last year it fell to its lowest level since it was filled in the 1930s amid a h What's the No. 1 Easter candy in the DC area? 04/07/2023 09:18am • Easter is this weekend, and our shopping carts are giving up what we love to eat this time of year. A new Instacart shopping app analysis finds that when it comes to residents' favorite candy for Easter across Maryland, Virginia and D.C., it’s not Starburst Jelly Beans, or even Peeps. Reese 30 Top Things to Do in New Hampshire 04/06/2023 08:00pm • New Hampshire may be a small state, but it's packed full of attractions and activities for visitors. From its 18 miles of coastline to its centrally located Lakes Region to the looming White Mountains up north, New Hampshire offers plenty of opportunities for outdoor recreation. Then there are the a