A cruise can be a dream vacation. But things can go wrong, too — from missing the boat to picking up a bug to breaking your foot at a port of call. Thankfully, cruise insurance can reimburse you for many prepaid and non-refundable expenses. CNBC Select analyzed 20 cruise insurance …
If you shop at Rite Aid, you could be owed as much as $10,000 from a recent $6.8 million class-action settlement. In a complaint filed in July 2024, plaintiffs alleged the pharmacy chain failed to protect them from a cyberattack that exposed the personal identifiable information, or PII, of over …
You can make the process of filing your income taxes less painful and time-consuming by filing online. The best tax-prep offerings have both free and paid tiers, as well as robust live and AI-powered support and guarantees for both accuracy and the biggest refund possible. CNBC Select has run more …
Nonprofit financial institutions owned by their members, credit unions can be a better avenue to pursue a home loan than a traditional bank or other lender. They often boast lower-than-average rates, discounted fees, multiple down payment assistance options and more personalized service. Some credit unions are only available to select …
Creating a will is an essential part of an estate plan, enabling you to make choices about how your assets are disbursed after you die. While it might seem intimidating to draft a legal document, online will-makers can make it easier. They allow you to work at your own pace, …
Every tax season, scammers ramp up efforts to steal taxpayers’ identities, data or refunds. These con artists take advantage of people’s anxiety and confusion about filing their tax returns. In 2024, the IRS received nearly 300,000 reports of identity theft, which the agency estimates led to $5.5 billion in tax …
Rewards cards with cash-back bonuses and flashy perks are great — if you have good credit. But if you have a less-than-stellar credit score (or even no credit history), a secured credit card can still help with your cash flow while putting you on the path to a higher credit …
Best Capital One card for bad credit The Capital One Platinum Secured Credit Card can help you build, or rebuild, your credit because you can be approved with no credit or bad credit. No annual fee $49, $99 or $200 refundable deposit No fee charged on purchases made outside the …
Credit repair focuses on disputing inaccurate information on your credit report and going through the dispute process for you. While you can dispute items on your credit report yourself for no cost, credit repair companies can give you extra help if needed. Ahead, CNBC Select rounds up the top five credit repair …
Opening a student credit card while in college can help you build your credit and earn rewards. However, if you’re studying abroad for a semester or attending a university outside of the U.S., you’ll need a card tailored to your unique needs. Notably, you’ll want a card that’s widely accepted …