Losing a job can be stressful but getting a severance check can soften the blow. And there are ways to use that money to improve your financial footing. First things first, if you’re carrying high-interest debt, that lump sum could be a chance to wipe out balances that have been …
Terms apply to American Express benefits and offers. Visit americanexpress.com to learn more In an environment of rising credit card fees for premium offerings, American Express is amping up its value proposition. On Wednesday, the New York City-based credit-card giant announced the launch of its new airport lounge concept accessible to select …
You should avoid carrying a credit card balance whenever possible. But if you do, make sure you’re not paying more than necessary. Many banks use credit scores to assess lending risk, meaning the lower your credit score, the more you could pay in interest. According to Consumer Financial Protection Bureau …
When you get as many things going wrong as there are right now, you do not think about opportunity; you think about safety. I get that. We have the most uncertain of times in the Mideast after the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran this weekend. We have a man-made inflationary …
The dreaded, Sisyphean question many of us face daily: What’s for dinner? Some days, you might already have the answer. But there are likely many days when you don’t, or simply have too much on your plate (pun intended) and need an easy solution. With the right credit card in …
Many of the best Chase credit cards are a bit more useful with the addition of Wyndham Rewards as a transfer partner. The question is, how much more useful? Having more options is always better. But Wyndham Rewards redemptions are often less valuable than cashing out your Chase Ultimate Rewards® …
Travel hasn’t exactly been smooth sailing this year. Major world events, conflicts and storms have led to numerous travel delays and flight cancellations. In early January, tens of thousands of travelers were stranded in the Caribbean when the Federal Aviation Administration closed the region’s airspace to American commercial flights after …
(This is the Warren Buffett Watch newsletter, news and analysis on all things Warren Buffett and Berkshire Hathaway. You can sign up here to receive it every Friday evening in your inbox.) Berkshire was a net seller of stocks in Buffett’s final quarter as CEO Zoom In IconArrows pointing outwards …
Terms apply to American Express benefits and offers. Visit americanexpress.com to learn more. “We have food at home” is the go-to response for skipping expensive restaurant prices and sticking to cheaper, home-cooked meals. Now, eating at home is more expensive, too. According to the January 2026 Consumer Price Index (CPI), released Feb. …
Terms apply to American Express benefits and offers. Visit americanexpress.com to learn more. Perhaps the most easily overlooked features of your credit card are its built-in insurance benefits. With the right credit card, you’re protected when newly purchased items are damaged or stolen. And your card perks can step in when an …
