ViDI Studio / Shutterstock.com Frequent fliers enjoy airline loyalty programs for the perks they offer. But the airlines themselves likely love these programs even more. Loyalty programs are surprisingly valuable to airlines. In fact, they are “some of the most lucrative assets on airlines’ balance sheets,” according to On Point Loyalty, a global advisory firm … Read more
Planning to shop at Amazon today? Make sure you first check the “Today’s Deals” section. This is the retailer’s hub for deep discounts, but these offers change frequently. To save you some time, we’ve handpicked several of the best deals available today. They are all at least 25% off and get a four-star rating or … Read more
Patramansky Oleg / Shutterstock.com 2022 was a year of rising interest rates. As rates climbed higher, banks and credit unions offered increasingly generous returns to savers. But now, a handful of institutions have reached a true milestone: They offer no-risk, guaranteed 5% return on CDs, savings accounts and other types of accounts. Savers everywhere have … Read more
Monkey Business Images / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on The Penny Hoarder. The average monthly Social Security retirement benefit rose to $1,827 in January, which isn’t going to buy you a luxurious retirement. But those monthly checks can certainly make your golden years more comfortable. Deciding when to take Social Security is … Read more
Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on Living on the Cheap. Get ready, Starbucks Rewards members! Starbucks is stirring the pot on its popular loyalty program. (Did you know Starbucks Rewards has more than 16 million members?) The program’s much-coveted points (aka Stars) are about to get less valuable — starting Feb. 13, 2023. Most … Read more
BearFotos / Shutterstock.com Whether you hope to vacation or staycation this summer, museums are among the many easy ways you can keep costs down. Thousands of institutions across the country offer free admission every day, or on certain days of the week, month or year. They include museums of art, history, science, culture and industry, … Read more
How much better would your financial life be if you knew how to make $200 a day, and fast? You could use the money to pay off debt, build an emergency fund, save for a house, or invest long-term. 23 Ways How to Make $200 FAST This guide includes no less than 23 ways to … Read more
Krakenimages.com / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on The Penny Hoarder. Budgeting may seem like a nightmare with tricky spreadsheets and a million paper receipts, but a budgeting app can do the heavy lifting for you. A budgeting app can help you budget with ease, take control of your finances and work toward … Read more
Monkey Business Images / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on The Penny Hoarder. Thirty years is a long time. If you’re chipping away at a mortgage each month, it can feel even longer. But what if you could eliminate that financial ball and chain by paying off your mortgage early? The truth is, … Read more
Looking for another way to keep COVID-19 at bay this winter? Make sure to carefully wash produce and to thoroughly clean your hands after touching foods and food packaging. The coronavirus that causes COVID-19 can live on certain foods for up to one week, according to a recent study by the U.K. government’s Food Standards … Read more