Disney Hikes Park Prices, Medicare IRMAA For 2024, Credit Card Rewards And Pending Legislation

Disney Raises Prices for Theme Parks, Parking | Medicare Premiums 2024: IRMAA for Parts B and D | Credit Card Rewards Are Safe for Now Created for {EMAIL} | [Web Version]( October 17, 2023 CONNECT WITH KIPLINGER  [LinkedIn]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram ]( [Youtube]( [SIGN UP]( ⋅ [WEBSITE]( [] TOP STORY [] [Disney Raises Prices for Theme Parks, Parking]( [Disney Raises Prices for Theme Parks, Parking]( (Getty Images) Disney has raised its ticket and parking prices just before the peak holiday season begins. It’s not welcome, but it’s not a surprise either. Disney [raised the price of its streaming services]( earlier this year and announced a plan to invest $60 billion in their theme parks over the next 10 years. [Get the details of what prices are going up and which park has the higher price hikes](. [7 Mistakes to Avoid When Hiring an Advisor]( Life should be a balance of adventure and relaxation - not finances. Enter: Working with a financial advisor. But choosing the wrong one could potentially wreak havoc on your investments. Be aware of these 7 common mistakes when hiring one so you can get back to the balance that matters most. [LEARN MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [] MEDICARE PREMIUMS [] [Medicare Premiums 2024: IRMAA for Parts B and D]( [Medicare Premiums 2024: IRMAA for Parts B and D]( (Getty Images) The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services finally released the 2024 premium amounts. If you are a high earner, you are assessed a surcharge for certain Parts of Medicare known as IRMAA. This surcharge must be paid in addition to your Medicare Part B and Part D premiums. [What amount of income triggers the IRMAA](? [How much do you have to pay in addition to your regular premiums](? Continue reading to find all of that information and how to challenge your IRMAA determination [] CREDIT CARD REWARDS [] [Credit Card Rewards Are Safe for Now]( [Credit Card Rewards Are Safe for Now]( (Getty Images) The debate about swipe fees rages on and credit card rewards are front and center in the debate. Proposed legislation to create more competition between credit card payment processors is rumored to be a credit card rewards killer. Prevailing wisdom assumes that if credit card giants lose profits due to the legislation—the companies will recoup the money by eliminating rewards. That’s a big assumption. [K]([eep reading to get more context, and some tips, from a credit card expert](. [How automated tech makes investing easy]( Stay chill while your money works for you, with Betterment's tax-smart tools and automated technology. Investing involves risk. Performance not guaranteed. [LEARN MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [Advertisement] [] ALSO ON KIPLINGER [] - U.S. Postal Service [eyes price hike](, posts holiday shipping deadlines - Social Security tax [wage base jumps 5.2%]( for 2024 - Uber [introduces ‘Return a Package’](feature - Traffic circles can [make intersections safer, but also confusing]( ABOUT KIPLINGER When we write about money, we get it right. So the decisions you make with your dollars are also right. Kiplinger is a trusted provider of unbiased financial advice, objective business and economic forecasts, and practical help to millions of business professionals, investors, and individuals seeking to make more profitable decisions with their money. Our [flagship publications]( include [Kiplinger’s Personal Finance]( magazine, [The Kiplinger Letter]( [The Kiplinger Tax Letter]( [Kiplinger’s Retirement Report]( and [Kiplinger’s Investing for Income.]( All are regarded as the leading publications in their respective fields. Every day, millions of readers rely on our [free e-newsletters]( for help on everything from getting the best rate on a mortgage or car loan, to managing their businesses in an uncertain world, avoiding an IRS audit, building wealth for a secure retirement, or investing wisely in any kind of market. Now it’s your turn to reap all the rewards Kiplinger has to offer. Visit [Kiplinger.com](, your gateway to all of the above and much more. Check in any time for our latest advice on how to make more money, and keep more of the money you make. Stay right on the money, with Kiplinger. [Sign Up]( | [Print Publications]( | [Unsubscribe]( [Privacy Policy]( | [Cookies Policy]( | [Terms and Conditions]( CONTACT US: [FEEDBACK](concat('mailto:',$brief_feedback_email)) | [ADVERTISE]( Future US LLC © Full 7th Floor, 130 West 42nd Street, New York, NY, 10036