Las Vegas is renowned for its glamorous entertainment options and broad swath of high-end accommodations. Hilton loyalists can expect to find more than 30 Hilton properties among the hundreds of hotels in the area, which makes finding somewhere to redeem points a breeze. If…
Travel Diaries: How I Paid for a $2,000+ Sports Meet Almost Entirely on Points
November 25, 2021
Extracurriculars like sports, dance and marching band can be expensive enough given the uniforms, team fees and equipment. Throw in the often-exorbitant cost of traveling to meets and performances, and it’s easy to feel like competing is a massive foul on your bank…
As one of the largest airlines in the world, United Airlines is often a great option to get where you want to go. United’s MileagePlus loyalty program generally offers reasonable rates; however, it can sometimes be cheaper to book United saver awards through one of its…
You can now manage most aspects of your money without ever consulting another human being. You can budget, borrow, save, invest, buy insurance, prepare your tax return and create a will — among many other tasks — by using apps, websites and software. But technology still…
Authorize.net is a go-to payment gateway provider that handles more than 1 billion transactions annually, has transparent pricing and offers 24/7 customer support. With Authorize.net, businesses can accept all major credit and debit cards, Apple Pay, PayPal and electronic…
Cost Of Goods Sold Definition
Cost of goods sold (COGS) is the cost of producing the goods sold by a company. It accounts for the cost of materials and labor directly related to that good and for a designated accounting period.
As a company selling products, you need to…
President Joe Biden is taking steps to wrestle down gas prices, which were nearly 60% higher in October 2021 than they were the same month a year ago. This week, he announced that the Energy Department would release 50 million barrels of oil from the country’s Strategic…
Image editing software company Canva recently raised another round of financing that valued the company at $40 billion dollars. 40 billion is a lot of dollars, so what does that mean exactly. How are companies valued, and what does that mean for investors? An everyday…
Why You Should Celebrate National Buy Nothing Day Instead of Black Friday
November 24, 2021
You’ve probably already noticed it in recent years – the tide is turning against Black Friday. Public perception of the shopping-focused holiday has soured, largely due to a growing distaste for consumerism and concerns about the welfare of retail workers.
If…
Ask a Travel Nerd: How to Avoid the Line at the Airport Bag Check Counter
November 24, 2021
Air travel during the holidays typically incurs no shortage of lines. Throw in the range of COVID-19 impacts — including more travelers hoping to make up for the past years of lost travel — plus ongoing staff shortages, and you can expect lines to be plentiful. In…
The recent approval of COVID-19 vaccines for children means families had to act fast to get their offspring fully vaccinated before the holidays. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, recipients are considered fully vaccinated two weeks after their…
If you skipped holiday travel last year (or haven’t traveled at all during the pandemic), your travel skills might be rusty. Plus, some travel etiquette has changed. Recent history indicates that this holiday travel season will be challenging, as evidenced by chaos seen…
It’s that time of year when retailers seem to join forces to plant a message in shoppers’ minds: “Buy Stuff on Black Friday, or You Are a Fool.” They transmit this message in loud TV commercials, targeted social media ads and promotional emails you don’t remember…
Last Cyber Monday, I rushed to put a very-much-on-sale grill into my virtual shopping cart. I texted my daughter to make sure my son-in-law really wanted it, because this limited-quantity deal would not be returnable. I entered my credit card number as soon as she responded.
When it comes to helping out small businesses, cash is king. The best way to make sure your local mom-and-pop bookstore or coffee shop stays in business is by shopping there as possible.
But for those of us on a budget, extravagant spending sprees aren’t always an…
The cost of small-business insurance can vary widely. Taking the following steps can help you find cheap business insurance that still provides the protection you need. Here’s how to start your search for cheap small-business insurance. » MORE: Business insurance…
Marriott Bonvoy’s extensive family of brands has a property for every type of traveler. Whether you are looking for a business hotel, boutique property or something with keen millennial appeal, Marriott Bonvoy has a lot to offer. As the hospitality company grows, so does…
Whether it’s tumbling temperatures or a blackout blizzard, winter weather can wreak havoc on a home. But you can avoid a disaster with some preventive action. Here are four common types of winter-related home damage and how you can prevent them, plus how home insurance…
Massage insurance typically refers to a combination of general and professional liability insurance, which helps pay for legal fees and medical bills that could otherwise bankrupt you and your massage business in the event of a lawsuit. Beyond liability coverage, those in…
The Paceline Credit Card is designed to encourage cardholders to lace up their sneakers and get moving. It earns an elevated cash-back rewards rate for health and wellness purchases, plus a points boost every week you achieve 150 minutes of elevated heart-rate activity per…
