The Ascent Articles

Airline elite status includes lots of perks, especially in the highest tiers. Check out the most valuable ones and learn how to get them without elite status.

It's possible to earn a competitive rate with a CD, but there's also another option out there that can reliably produce a better ROI. Learn more here.

The sooner you buy pet insurance, the more it can do for you. Read on to learn more.

CDs offer a safe way to grow the wealth you've worked so hard to build. Find out how to know if they're right for you.

Picking the right type of credit card is important. Find out which type of card I think is the best choice for most consumers.

It's a good thing to be able to do your job from another location. But read on to see why taking a true vacation is so important.

A $2 million nest egg may be within your reach. But it'll take some planning. Read on to learn more.

Housing, transportation, and food costs have soared. Read on to find out how to lower your expenses.

Having multiple credit cards has several benefits for your wallet. Here are three you should know about.

A checking account isn't the place to keep large amounts of money. Discover a rarely discussed downside of doing so and how it could lead to financial issues.

Buying gift cards at Costco could save you between $10 and $30 each. Learn which gift cards have the best value.

Small business credit cards can be powerful tools. Here's how many you should have in your (metaphorical) toolbox.

Sometimes, spending less boils down to setting rules for yourself. Read on to learn more.

Credit card surcharges are a frustrating and increasingly common practice. Find out why you may want to stop shopping at businesses that do this.

Buying Costco's Kirkland Signature brand isn't the only way to reap savings. Look to these five brand-name health and beauty products for a bargain at Costco.

Going to Costco often enough to cover your membership fee is important, but you don't want to go too often. Here's how to find a balance.

With credit cards, it pays to be mistake free. Learn about some of the most common credit card mistakes and how to avoid them.

Houses are at near-record unaffordability. Read on to learn a few steps to help increase your chances of buying a home.

The Costco shopping app has robust tools that can help loyal Costco shoppers manage their memberships. Learn its top perks and how to use them.

Point of Sale (POS) systems have become commonplace. However, business owners don't always use these unsung features.

The right bank account could make you money, but too many fees could cost you more than you earn. Here are five fees to watch out for.

For a long time, longer-term CDs have offered higher rates than shorter-term CDs. Learn how current economic conditions have upended this rule.

To some, credit cards are like potato chips: You can't have just one. But can you really have 20 -- or more? Here's the answer.

The bank you choose has a serious effect on your finances. Take a look at five questions to consider when deciding which institution to work with.

Homeownership is not the exclusive province of parents or future parents -- it's open to all of us, even if we won't be raising kids. Read on to learn why.