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Should you use Chase Sapphire points to book flights, or hotels? See a few ideas for how to get the most value from Chase Sapphire points.

Thinking about buying a home this year? How's your credit? Here are three reasons to work on it before you shop.

Want to see how far you can fly with 75,000 Chase Sapphire bonus points? How about: all over the world? Check out these 21 affordable flights.

Budget pitfalls can impact your retirement. Read on to learn crucial money management tips for retirees.

Small businesses face the risk of lawsuits more often than you think. Read on to learn how liability insurance can help.

Maximize your home sale with expert tips for a quick transaction. Learn how to get your home off the market now.

Costco's new CFO recently confirmed that the $1.50 hot dog combo price is staying put. Can the same be said for membership fees? Read on to find out.

Flying first class is an experience in and of itself, but these airlines take it up a notch. See which airlines are worth the miles.

Anyone buying CDs may be surprised to find there actually is a risk of losing money. And this is just one of many things you may not know. Learn more here.

Sam's Club offers two tiers of membership, Club and Plus. Find out why one writer has no intention of upgrading to a Plus membership.

The goal for most frequent flyers is to earn elite status. If you're a big fan of Virgin Atlantic, here's how to make elite status your own.

Overcontributing to a flexible savings account (FSA) comes with some risks. Find out what happens when you don't use your FSA money by the annual deadline.

Research has found a correlation between credit scores and income. Check out the surprising data on the average credit score for low-income Americans.

The Chase Sapphire Reserve credit card offers extra travel-buying value and elite perks. See why it's worth upgrading your credit card.

Wondering how to use 75,000 bonus points from Chase Sapphire? Don't let this special offer go to waste -- see how to get the most travel value for points.

Want to save big money at Costco? Read on for an unbelievably easy way to lower your grocery bills.

This is one of the most prized welcome offers in the game. Only a few will find it, however. Here's how to improve your chances.

Female freelancers charge about 26% less than male freelancers. See how freelancers can get paid more by ending the gender pay gap.

If you don't have enough savings to cover an emergency expense, try to avoid debt. This type of credit card could help you avoid expensive interest charges.

Did you save cash during the pandemic? Fed research shows that Americans saved a ton of money -- but now it's gone. Read on to learn the impact.

Are you a frequent traveler looking for more ways to save on travel costs? Find out how Costco can help you save money on travel.

Want to make money working from home? The best side hustles identified by FlexJobs pay about $30 to $60 per hour. Get inspired here.

Not fixing bad credit can be costly, plus you may need to apply for credit sooner than you think. Learn about the easiest way to fix your credit.

Want to save money on summer travel? See how the best travel credit cards can help -- with cheap flights, free hotels, and fun upgrades.

$10,000 is not enough for most American households to build an emergency fund. Find out how much to keep in your fund.