The Ascent Articles

CDs offer lower rates than you could earn from investing, plus you have to tie up your money for a set term. Find out if they're still worth buying.

Paying your credit cards on time can help you avoid repercussions. Find out what happens when you're late on a credit card and how to avoid it.

Freelancing is a whole new way of life. Learn what you can expect if you take the plunge.

You don't need to get lucky with the lottery to become a millionaire. With time and careful spending, many of us can build wealth. Find out how these banking practices could help.

Gas prices can be very different throughout the United States. Read on to learn where you can save the most on fuel costs.

Leave it to parents to impart great financial wisdom. Read on for some tips my mom was kind enough to share when I was growing up.

If you've decided to open a CD, you'll want to pick the best one for your situation. Read on for tips to choose the right account.

Car insurance premiums cost drivers thousands of dollars per year. But keep reading for a surprisingly simple way to reduce them.

CDs commonly offer higher rates than savings accounts. But that's not the only reason to open one.

We all make our share of financial blunders. Read on to learn about some of my mom fails.

Wondering how the Capital One-Discover merger might affect your wallet? This corporate merger expert has ideas for new credit cards that could "emerge."

This flex CD has a high interest rate, but read the fine print carefully. Learn why this writer isn't opening a 12-month CD with a 5.92% APY.

The Amex Platinum Card is worth more to me than its $695 annual fee. Learn how its travel benefits have saved me big time in the past year.

There's a reason it pays to open a CD sooner rather than later. Read on to learn more.

Have you seen these big bank savings account bonuses of $200 or $525? Beware: APYs can be as low as 0.01%. Here's why the best CDs are a better deal.

CD rates are higher than they've been in years. Check out why one writer still doesn't have one.

Want to redecorate your home for spring? Costco has some great deals for you to shop. Find out how to save $300 or more on home decor buys at Costco.

Want to reap massive savings at Costco? There's one strategy it pays to employ. Learn what it is here.

It's a good time to sell a home in general. But read on for the best specific weeks of the year to move forward with a listing.

CD rates topping 5% may seem like a great deal for savers, but there are plenty of downsides to rates being so high. Here are two of them.

Want to get the best airline travel deals and experiences? Here's why you might want a premium airline credit card.

CDs are getting a lot of buzz these days, and if retirement is looming, you might wonder if they're worth checking out. Find out here.

Shopping at Costco could help you keep more money in your bank account. But not every deal is worth it. Find out which Costo deals aren't worth the cost.

If you have a cash back credit card, you can contribute more to retirement than you think. Learn how to turn your cash back into a nest egg.

Is the gas savings from a hybrid car worth the extra upfront cost to buy one? Read on to find out.