A no-closing-cost mortgage refinance saves money at closing, but you'll pay the difference by rolling costs into the principal or paying a higher rate.
1. Retirement is expensive and you can t borrow for it
It s estimated that the average retiree needs a $1 million nest egg to retire comfortably. This includes costs of healthcare, everyday expenses, travel, and any inheritance you d like to pass on. This number can be a bit mind-boggling, especially to two young, soon-to-be-parents just starting out in their careers.
When our financial advisor walked us through what we d need to save each month in order to reach our retirement goals, we were shocked to learn that we could actually afford the $500 contribution to my husband s 401(k) (which was matched at 75% by his employer), plus the $500 per month contribution to my IRA.
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Several premium Amex cards, including The Platinum Card® from American Express , The Business Platinum Card® from American Express , and Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card , offer airline incidental fee credits as a benefit.
When you use your card to pay for an eligible purchase on your selected airline, you ll receive reimbursement in the form of a statement credit, up to a maximum each year but the benefit resets every calendar year and doesn t roll over.