Andrew Pledger publicly came out as gay on an Instagram Live interview in January 2022, right before starting his last semester at Bob Jones University, an evangelical institution in South Carolina. Less than two weeks later, he was expelled. During Pledger’s time in college, he attended a church that affirmed his identity as a gay … Read more
If you’re loyal to one or more Star Alliance airlines, such as United Airlines, Air Canada, Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines or All Nippon Airways (ANA), it can make sense to carry a credit card that offers rewards and perks you can use within that airline partnership. Although this is not intended to be an exhaustive list, … Read more
The race to find mental health treatment can feel like a marathon when you may not have the energy or ability to even make it to the starting line. You may be faced with limited affordable options and a lack of available therapists. “Prior to the pandemic, we had an inadequate workforce to meet the … Read more
When the auto mechanic gives you that dreaded grimace, you know to brace for a pricey car repair. Unfortunately, car maintenance isn’t cheap. In 2020, the average cost of vehicle maintenance and repairs per household was $825, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistic’s Consumer Expenditure Survey. It’s not starkly different from the previous, and … Read more
The myWalgreens™ Mastercard® tailors its rewards toward health and wellness for frequent customers of the Walgreens drugstore chain, as well as of its New York-based sibling chain, Duane Reade. With the $0-annual-fee card, issued by Synchrony, you earn rewards on purchases, as well as by participating in health challenges. There is also a bonus offer … Read more
Figuring out how to use your points and miles can be overwhelming. Mastering one airline’s award pricing methods and quirks can be difficult enough. The complexity grows quickly as you consider points transfers from bank programs and booking awards through partner airlines. Wouldn’t it be nice to have just one website that could do it … Read more
The costs of being chauffeured by a ridesharing service like Uber or Lyft can add up if you’re a frequent customer. Having a credit card that offers incentives for your rideshare purchases may help offset some of those costs. Whether you’re team Uber or Lyft, consider these cards to get more value on future rides. … Read more
Hilton Diamond status is Hilton’s top-tier status in its loyalty program, Hilton Honors. While there are several benefits, you might still be asking yourself, “Is Hilton Diamond status worth it?” This guide will tell you all you need to know about Hilton’s top-tier status to help you decide if Hilton Honors Diamond Status is right … Read more
The Chase Freedom Flex℠ isn’t necessarily the easiest credit card to manage, but it offers great rewards for those willing to put in a little work. IHowBlog rating IHowBlog’s ratings are determined by our editorial team. The scoring formula takes into account the type of card being reviewed (such as cash back, travel or balance … Read more
Cryptocurrency ETFs are exchange-traded funds that have some exposure to cryptocurrency assets and can be purchased on major stock exchanges. But while ETFs can be attractive for people who are looking for managed investments with relatively low fees, your options are limited when it comes to cryptocurrency. That’s because U.S. regulators have not yet approved … Read more