The Ascent Articles

Is an all-inclusive resort your best bet for your next vacation? Read on to find out.

Older Americans have a lot of financial wisdom. Read on to find out some money habits boomers have that we can all learn from.

Capital One buying Discover, and the new Visa and Mastercard legal agreement on swipe fees, could bring changes to credit cards for small businesses. See how.

Credit card issuers have offer portals full of discounts and credits. Check out one author's recent find for a deal on a Sam's Club membership.

Your brokerage account should mostly be in investments. But keeping a small cash balance isn't the worst idea, either. Find out why

The average parent spends $321 weekly on daycare nationwide. But, this cost differs significantly in some states. See what soon-to-be parents should know.

Interested in buying new construction? Read on to see why you may want to think twice.

Big banks have a reputation as a safe place to put your money. Find out why using an account at one of these banks could be costly.

Your home might be a very valuable asset in retirement. But here's why you should make a point to save money instead.

Many adults don't know how much it costs to raise children before becoming parents. You may want to review these shocking child care stats before having kids.

A balance transfer could make it easier to shed your debt -- but only under the right circumstances. Read on to learn more.

An annual travel insurance policy can be a tremendous asset. Here's why you might need one.

Banks are offering some of their best CD rates in years. Find out where you can earn the most right now with this list of high-paying CDs.

My husband and I want to make sure we're on the same page about money and making progress in building our net worth. Find out how we do it.

Want to retire with a nice amount of money? Read on for some mistakes to avoid that could be a bigger deal than expected.

Your emergency fund should be calculated based on your personal expenses. Read on to learn more.

Are you still disappointed about Mint being shut down? See why Quicken Simplifi is the best choice we've found as a Mint replacement.

You don't need to add money to your brokerage account to gain buying power. There may be another way. Read on to learn more.

Building wealth is a process for most people. Take a look at three things that can make it a little easier.

Hybrid cars are all the rage right now. Read on to find out why many Americans are opting for these vehicles.

It's critical that potential homeowners don't devote too large a percentage of income to their mortgage costs. Read on to learn why.

You might think pet insurance will cost less if you have a purebred dog. Read on to see why that's not necessarily the case.

Discover one writer's four crucial lessons learned from transitioning to self-employment. Dive in for insights for how to get ready for your journey.

The idea of a recession can be scary to investors. But here's why you may not need to stress about one so much.

Working with a travel agent might seem like a no-brainer. But there's more to the story. Here's what you need to know.