The Ascent Articles

Discover Costco's wedding essentials. Save big on flowers, alcohol, cake, and more. Here's how to plan your dream wedding affordably.

People are often encouraged to buy a home because it's considered a good investment. Find out why you shouldn't see your home as part of your investment portfolio.

Rate cuts could be coming this year. Does a 60-month CD make sense right now? Read on to see why it might.

The Chase Sapphire Preferred Card makes it easy to save on travel. See exactly how you can use it to book a flight with points instead of cash.

Personal loans can be flexible and convenient, but it's not a great time to sign one. Here's why.

Do you fly United Airlines often? See why the United Explorer Card could be a great choice for your next credit card.

Balancing a checkbook can take hours each month. Take a look at what one writer does instead.

American Airlines' loyalty program rewards credit card spending more than others. Here's how you might be underestimating their value.

Closing a credit card could boost your quality of life. Find out whether it's worth hurting your credit score.

You can find plenty of traditional grocery and household items at Costco. But read on to learn about some unique Costco buys you won't find elsewhere.

Costco is cracking down on non-members visiting the food court. Is it worth joining just to keep enjoying the $1.50 hot dog deal?

In my long and storied life, I've categorized people into two money-saving saving styles. Here's how to optimize your savings based on your type.

Flying together as a family with kids can be an ordeal. Booking with a kid-friendly airline may help. Find out which airlines are best for traveling with kids.

While most Americans are still working on their savings, it is possible to have too much in your account. Learn how you can tell it's time to change course.

Costco offers many ways to make up your membership fee. Here's one that doesn't even require shopping at Costco!

Your business needs a small business checking account -- trust me on this. But if you don't, read this article to find out why.

Struggling to give your savings a lift? Read on for an easy move that might yield great results.

An extra $1,000 can do a lot of financial good. Read on to learn how to use it to improve your finances.

Freelance businesses need tools to create more financial stability. Read on to discover the three tools you should consider to streamline your business.

Do you have money in a big bank savings account that pays only 0.01% APY? That's terrible. You deserve better! See how to get more yield on your savings.

Looking for a higher-yield, flexible, innovative alternative to CDs? See why you should try automated bond investment accounts from Wealthfront.

Want to reduce your Walmart spending? Read on to see how.

Want to beat the best CDs? Even though CD rates are at 5.15% APY, you can do better. See where to put your money for even higher ROI on your cash.

Cash back credit cards are popular with parents. Watch out for these costly errors that could end up cutting into the cash back you earn.

Feeling iffy about your finances? You're not alone. Take a look at how to get to a better place.