When people think about cutting back on spending or saving more, they often picture drastic changes, like giving up going out with friends or skipping trips altogether. But building savings doesn’t always have to require major lifestyle changes. In some cases, it can start with just $5. Simple, repeatable actions …
According to a recent Pew Research Center report, 40% of adults worry they won’t have enough money to last through retirement. But how much is “enough”? Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics indicates retirees spent an average of $59,616 a year in 2025, or a little less than $5,000 …
Chase has reintroduced one of its most popular balance transfer credit cards, albeit with a few changes. The Chase Slate® Credit Card was removed from the bank’s lineup around the spring of 2020, but it recently returned and is available for application. The Chase Slate card offers a low intro …
When you need money fast, cash advances can go a long way in saving the day for many people. In fact, interest in cash advances has been climbing. Our team did a Google Trends analysis and found that the search term “cash advance” received approximately 2.3 million searches in the …
Demonstrators hold signs during a rally for healthcare funding outside the US Capitol in Washington, DC, on Sept. 30, 2025. Photographer: Graeme Sloan/Bloomberg via Getty Images Millions of people are likely to drop their health insurance now that enhanced premium subsidies for consumers who buy coverage on the Affordable Care …
The 2026 tax filing season is officially underway, but one part of the process will look different for some filers: The IRS is getting out of the business of issuing paper checks. In a March 2025 executive order, President Donald Trump called on government agencies to stop issuing physical checks …
If you want to experience the magic of Disney in person, you’re going to pay for it. While you can use travel rewards for flights and hotels, covering other costs like park tickets and cruise fares with rewards is difficult outside of earning gobs of cash back. There are co-branded …
Citi is an advertising partner. Terms apply to American Express benefits and offers. Visit americanexpress.com to learn more. If procrastination is your style and you’re scrambling to put together Valentine’s Day plans without obliterating your budget, take a deep breath. That credit card you were planning to use to earn a bunch …
If you need cash to get your business off the ground or to keep operations running, a loan or business credit card can be a solid way to get money but they aren’t the only options out there. Crowdfunding platforms make it easy for businesses to raise money through online …
High interest rates get a lot of hype (including from us at CNBC Select), but they aren’t always the best choice for everyone. In some situations, accepting a lower savings return, or annual percentage yield (APY), can actually make more sense. This might be the case if you need quick …
