The Ascent Articles

Frequent flyers with elite status can get lots of complimentary benefits. Here's why it's not always worth the hassle, even if you fly often.

Doubling up on an Amazon Prime and Costco membership might work to your benefit. Read on to see why.

Flying business class is a great way to upgrade your travel experience. Learn what to look for when booking business class, so you can make the most of it.

Money-saving hacks are important for most households, especially homes with a stay-at-home parent. Learn three helpful ways to save.

Do you hope to become a small business owner? Make sure you're fully prepared before you start a business. Here's what you can do first to prepare better.

Shopping at Aldi could save you money. Read on for these tips to maximize your shopping experience.

There's lots of misinformation out there about credit scores. Check out some of the most common credit score lies so you know what not to believe.

Costco memberships can offer a lot of value. But read on to see why it may not make sense to renew yours.

Having your salary reduced can have a big impact on your personal finances. Read on for ways to manage lowered wages.

Investing in the stock market can help your finances -- but only under the right conditions. Find out when money is best kept elsewhere.

The Chase Sapphire Reserve® has an annual fee of $550. Here's how quickly building rewards points can make it worth the cost.

Both brands are beloved, but which reigns supreme? Find out in the battle of the paper goods.

If you're a gig worker or freelancer, you can apply for small business credit cards. Here are three examples to explore.

Metal credit cards aren't as rare as they used to be. And there are some excellent choices. Read on for a few to check out this year.

A 12-month emergency fund is overkill for most people. But is that the case for you? Find out how to tell.

Despite high rates, now might not be the right time to open a new CD. Keep reading to learn when a CD is the wrong move for you.

Costco offers deals beyond the doors of the warehouse club. Here's how you can also use your Costco membership to save with other merchants.

Thinking of moving to an online bank? Find out how you can get up to $300 for doing it.

Gen Z have special challenges in saving money, and social media is part of the problem. These emotional triggers are holding Gen Z back from financial success.

Interest rate cuts are likely for 2024. Find out how that might affect CDs.

There's more to choosing a savings account than a high APY. Read on for three that offer some unique benefits.

Costco offers two membership tiers, Gold Star and Executive. Keep reading to learn whether it's worth springing for the Executive membership -- or not.

CD rates are strong now. Will that change later this year? Read on to find out.

Buying life insurance at 50 years old is definitely doable, but you need a plan. See how much life insurance you should have at this age.

There's a special type of savings account where access isn't automatically granted. Read on to see what it is and whether you qualify.