Article originally posted to Bloomberg. It’s pretty much a full-time job to stay on top of the ever-evolving world of travel hacks. Trust us, we would know. There are constant shifts in loyalty programs, rules, partnerships and bonus earning opportunities, as well as mergers and acquisitions. On top of it all, a mass of fine print can contain little-known perks that credit […]

Article originally posted to Forbes.com. Tax planning doesn’t necessarily get easier as you age. There are times when taxes get more complicated as you get older. When taxes are complex, there are more opportunities to benefit from proactive tax planning. This could be good news in the form of tax deductions and tax credits. Tax

Article originally posted to The Wall Street Jounal. Tacking a 20% tip on top of a $4 croissant is one thing, but now tip requests are showing up for locksmiths, baby formula and wedding dresses. A range of business owners adding the option for gratuity to transactions say these nontraditional tips help them stay afloat in

Article origianlly posted to Bloomberg.com. Americans are struggling to keep up with their credit-card debt. Consumers typically pay down debt at the beginning of the year after spending big during the holidays. But balances held flat at about $986 billion in the first quarter of 2023, according to a report from the Federal Reserve Bank of New

Article originally posted to The Globe and Mail The Federal Reserve raised its key interest rate by a quarter-point on Wednesday to the highest level in 16 years. But the Fed also signaled that it may now pause the streak of 10 rate hikes that have made borrowing for consumers and businesses steadily more expensive.