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First-class tickets can get really pricey — especially as flight prices overall have increased. But you may be able to travel hack your way to a free upgrade if you do some strategic planning. While the only foolproof way to get a first-class seat is to purchase it in advance, these tips and tricks can sometimes land you in the front of the plane. By Gabrielle Olya Holiday Spending: Get Top Holiday Shopping and Savings TipsSee: If Your Credit Score Is Under 740, Make These 4 Moves Now...

Kim Kardashian holds significant stake in the the cosmetics, fashion and entertainment industries. At 41 years old, the businesswoman first became a media sensation on the TV show “Keeping Up With the Kardashians” and went on to create the multimillion-dollar companies KKW Beauty and Skims. Kardashian’s financial success has resulted in her acquiring a net worth far beyond the average American and lucrative success in highly competitive industries. By Maddie Duley Take a Look: 15 Cheap, Beautiful Places To RetireMore: 5 Collector’s Items Worth Selling for Extra Cash...

Update: Some offers mentioned below may have changed or are no longer available. View current credit card offerings from our partners at CardCritics here on the issuer’s website. By John Csiszar The credit card industry has gotten exceedingly competitive over the past decade, as each issuer attempts to woo new cardholders with a variety of perks. Cash-back credit cards have been growing in popularity due to their simple rewards structure. Rather than having to figure out how much credit card points or airline miles are worth, with a cash-back card, consumers simply spend money on their cards and get real money back....

News anchor Anderson Cooper has a net worth of $200 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth. That wealth is largely derived from his career in journalism, which dates back to 1992. Although he’s also a member of an old, wealthy New York family and has benefited from his connections, he hasn’t received much in terms of an inheritance. By Jami Farkas Net Worth Life and Career Anderson Cooper and the Vanderbilt Fortune Here’s a look at Cooper’s net worth today at age 54....

Having bad credit can put any future financial plans you have in jeopardy. Making regular payments on a credit card can be a fast-track to improving your credit, as most major credit card companies report to all three of the major credit bureaus. Unfortunately, if you currently have bad credit, getting approved for a credit card can be difficult. By Sarah Horvath Applying Accessing Your Online Account Improving Your Credit Score Read: This Credit Score Mistake Could Be Costing Millions Of Americans...

The Tour de France, one of the world’s most famous bicycling competitions, is rolling through nine regions of the country this summer, drawing some of the best athletes in the world. Perhaps it has inspired you to get back on your own wheels for the first time in a long time, or since last spring and summer. By Jordan Rosenfeld Read: 10 Popular Products That Costco Doesn’t Sell AnymoreSave More: 25 Secret Money Traps at Target, Walmart and Other Big-Box Stores...

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, about half of Americans ages 55-66 have no retirement savings at all. If you’re one of them, you’re facing an uphill battle as you look toward life beyond your earning years — but you already know that. By Andrew Lisa See: 6 Types of Retirement Income That Aren’t TaxableImportant: 5 Things You Must Do When Your Savings Reach $50,000 Maintaining a decent standard of living will not be easy if you are set to retire with no savings, but it’s not impossible either....

Whether you need life insurance depends on your family situation and financial obligations, as well as your stage in life. By Jami Farkas For people whose families could meet their financial obligations if one of the breadwinners weren’t around, insurance probably isn’t essential. But, for people who have a small nest egg and small children, it just might be essential. Beware: 9 Bills You Should Never Put on Autopay The Future: 10 Cheap Cryptocurrencies To Buy...

A growing percentage of U.S. companies are offering Roth 401(k) plans to their employees in a rapidly changing retirement plan landscape that has been impacted by everything from federal legislation to the COVID-19 pandemic. By Vance Cariaga See: Should You Be Splitting Your 401(k) Between Traditional and Roth?Find: The Last Day for 2021 401(k) Contributions Is Coming The share of 401(k) plans that offer the Roth option increased to 86% in 2020, CNBC reported, citing a new survey from the Plan Sponsor Council of America....

Growing your savings into a healthy emergency fund that could get you through a few months with no income is probably the best financial feeling in the world — except for maybe being debt-free. But is it worth sacrificing the former to achieve the latter? Should you forfeit your savings to eliminate your debt and get a fresh start with nothing owed? By Andrew Lisa The answer, of course, is that it depends....

Whether you should use your credit card to pay your monthly bills isn’t a decision to be taken lightly. Instead, it’s one that you should fully weigh the pros and cons of while taking into account your current financial situation. By Cynthia Measom Tips: 10 Ways To Bounce Back From a Heavy Spending Month on Your Credit CardCheck Out: 10 Best Credit Cards for Buying Gas For example, if your bank account balance always comes up short when it’s time to pay your end-of-the-month bills, using a credit card to cover them could be the road to financial ruin....

If you are nearing retirement age or have become injured or disabled recently, you may wonder if you are qualified for Social Security benefits, including disability assistance, Supplement Security Income (SSI), or retirement benefits. By Dawn Allcot Also: 5 Best Southern Cities To Retire on a Budget of $1,500 a MonthMore: With a Recession Looming, Make These 3 Retirement Moves To Stay On TrackFind Out: Does Working After Full Retirement Age Increase Your Social Security Benefits?...

Talk of a fourth stimulus check has ratcheted up in recent days following last week’s news that U.S. jobless claims are on the rise again, though for now there’s no indication that another check is forthcoming. By Vance Cariaga See: Government Shutdown 2021: Will SNAP Benefits Be Impacted?Find: Stimulus News: Child Tax Credit Payment Dates, Opt-Out Deadlines and Tax Implications Jobless claims for the week ended Sept. 18 came in at 351,000, an increase of 16,000 from the previous week’s revised level, the U....

Gross Domestic Product (GDP) increased at an annual rate of 6.9% in the fourth quarter, a notable jump following the 2.3% increase in the third quarter, the Commerce Department said Jan. 27. Economists had estimated the GDP would expand at a 5.5% annual rate in the fourth quarter, according to the Wall Street Journal. By Yaёl Bizouati-Kennedy Learn: What Is the GDP — and What Do You Need To Know About It?...

Determining inheritance after a person passes away with no traditional resources like a will, trust or estate can be challenging. What can make things even more complicated is the fact that many assets, such as life insurance policies and 401k balances are not distributed in a will. By Sam DiSalvo If there’s no financial plan in place after death, the decision of how the inheritance gets distributed lies with the state in a process known as intestate succession....

In news dominating current business headlines, Twitter’s board recently agreed to the $44 billion bid Elon Musk had made to acquire the social media platform. But who was behind the unanimous decision? By Yaёl Bizouati-Kennedy Discover: 10 Things You Always (and Never) Should Buy at the Dollar Store More: 20 Genius Things Mark Cuban Says To Do With Your Money Meet the board members, who come from a wide array of backgrounds — including academia, finance, government and tech....

Some have suggested that the Great Resignation is actually better described as the Great Retirement, with many older workers leaving the workforce amid the pandemic. And interestingly, women are much more likely to be part of this trend. According to recent data from the Institute for Economic Equity, women between the ages of 65 and 74 were approximately 11 times as likely as similarly situated men to retire during the pandemic....

If you’re not well versed on the ins and outs of Social Security, you may have a vague idea of how the program works. However, some of those notions may be inaccurate. For instance, you probably know that the more income you make, the less Social Security benefits you’ll likely receive in retirement. But do you know that you can work and still collect benefits? By Cynthia Measom Advice: What You Can Do If Your Social Security Isn’t Enough When Social Security Runs Out: What the Program Will Look Like in 2035...

Building and renovating a home can be an expensive, time-consuming and complex process that no homeowner should go alone. Hiring a licensed, professional contractor is your best bet, but if you’ve never done so — or you don’t even know where to start — trying to find the right one for your project can feel daunting. By Jordan Rosenfeld See: Unplug These Appliances That Hike Up Your Electricity BillFind: 20 Home Renovations That Will Hurt Your Home’s Value...

We are less than a week away from Halloween, which means it’s go-time to get your holiday plans in order. According to the National Retail Federation’s annual study, it’s estimated that Americans will spend a record $10.6 billion on Halloween this year, with $3.6 billion of that share going towards costumes for adults, kids and even pets. By Selena Fragassi See: 10 Unbelievably Expensive Halloween Candy and Décor — and 10 Cheaper OptionsFind: If Your Credit Score Is Under 740, Make These 4 Moves Now...