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United Is Selling an Empty Middle Seat. Is It Worth the Upgrade?
1+ hour, 42+ min ago (677+ words) United is introducing an Economy Plus option with a permanently blocked middle seat. Here's how it works and what travelers should know. If you've ever boarded a flight hoping no one would take the middle seat next to you, United…...
I Saved Money on a $10 Grocery Surprise Bag, but I Won’t Buy Another One
1+ hour, 55+ min ago (1304+ words) Shoppers love the steep discounts on mystery grocery bundles. Yet the "surprise tax" sours the deal for some — including me. Remember the days of blinking in-store coupon dispensers and thick, mailbox-clogging booklets full of grocery discounts? Depending on where you…...
Where to Stay for the World Cup Final Near MetLife Stadium
15+ hour, 57+ min ago (1105+ words) Kiplinger Approved - Sponsored Offer The World Cup final comes to New Jersey on July 19. Here are the best hotels to stay at, depending on how you like to travel. It's been a whirlwind month of back-to-back World Cup matches and…...
No Heirs? Here Are 4 Ways to Spend Your Nest Egg Guilt-Free and Protect Yourself
11+ hour, 57+ min ago (859+ words) Not planning your life around legacy? You're not alone. Why a growing wave of single and child-free retirees is unapologetically putting their own needs first. Pam Krueger isn’t amassing a small fortune just to hand it over. While she plans…...
3 Reasons Young People are Filled With Financial Anxiety — and How to Help
23+ hour, 57+ min ago (911+ words) Young people face a constant barrage of unhelpful information about work and money. It's not just making them worried — it's skewing their perceptions of wealth. What's the best way to help? When I think of summertime, I think back to…...
American Express Platinum Card® Just Got More Expensive: $895 Fee and $3,500 in Perks Explained
9+ mon, 4+ week ago (716+ words) American Express raises the Platinum Card’s annual fee to $895 and expands its perks. We break down the changes so you don’t have to. The American Express Platinum Card® has long been a favorite among frequent travelers and heavy spenders, thanks…...
Credit Card Bonuses Up to $1,750 for New Cardholders
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (719+ words) With credit card bonuses, you can make banks pay for your business. Here are the best sign-up deals. Here are the personal cards that will land you the biggest sign-up bonuses as measured by cash back or the value of…...
Is Your Current Home Your Forever Home? Find Out With This Quiz
1+ day, 15+ hour ago (195+ words) Donna Fuscaldo is the retirement writer at Kiplinger.com. A writer and editor focused on retirement savings, planning, travel and lifestyle, Donna brings over two decades of experience working with publications including AARP, The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Investopedia and…...
Investors Grapple with an Extraordinary Memory Chip Boom
3+ day, 13+ hour ago (211+ words) The historically cyclical memory chip market is in the middle of a sustained global sales boom. Will there ever be a bust? Global memory chip revenue is forecast to hit about $803 billion this year, according to World Semiconductor Trade Statistics....
Should You Renew Your CD?
1+ day, 13+ hour ago (484+ words) As the Fed leaves rates on hold, here's what to consider before renewing your CD. After you put money in a certificate of deposit, you can sit back while it collects interest over its term. Once it reaches maturity, you’ll face…...