The Ascent Articles

Cash back credit cards can directly save you money. Read on for one writer's go-to move with these cards.

Some checking accounts won't charge a monthly fee, no matter what your balance is. Discover what other account features stand out for low-income households.

Bank of America credit cards are easy to manage and come with nice welcome bonuses. See why I like its travel credit card -- and talk it up to friends.

Trader Joe's is one of my favorite supermarkets for a few reasons. Read on to see why.

CDs are appealing to a lot of people right now. Read on to learn about some traps you should avoid when opening one.

Sam's Club has some great deals on gift cards if you hurry. Get top deals on brands like Southwest, Domino's, and more.

It's important to have life insurance. But read on to avoid some big mistakes people tend to make when purchasing it.

It's not a great thing to be 50 with no money set aside for retirement. But all isn't lost, either. Read on to see how to salvage that situation.

An upgraded membership at Costco or Sam's Club could make sense for you. But read on to see what gives Costco's Executive membership an edge.

Most Americans don't have anywhere near $100,000 in savings. Find out if this is too much to keep in your savings account and what else you can do with it.

Have you noticed the cost of insurance has increased dramatically? Read on to find out why.

The wealthy tend to take a different approach to managing their money. Read on to see what strategies they commonly adopt.

Some sectors present more opportunities to aspiring business owners. Read on to discover how to get started with these booming industries.

Want an extra $500 to boost your finances? Here's a simple way to get it.

Lower savings rates are likely on the horizon. Read on to find out what you should do with your money once rates fall.

Getting the Amex Platinum Card for free might sound like a dream come true. Here are three ways to make it happen.

Is saving $500 a year enough to complete your nest egg? It could be -- under the right circumstances. Read on to learn more.

Don't let this lucrative bank account offer expire. Learn why the SoFi Checking and Savings account is worth opening today.

Do you know the ins and outs of how Costco works? Take a look at a few rules that might really surprise you.

The Amex CEO has signaled that more fee hikes could be on the horizon. Learn what this means for American Express cardholders.

Travel insurance can save you thousands of dollars. Did you know that some credit cards give you built-in travel insurance? Here's how it works.

Costco frequently runs promotions on the same items. Learn which four products you should only buy on sale at Costco.

Want to know if a 6-month CD is a good deal? Here are a few possible downsides -- and why the best savings accounts could be better.

A lot of people love Target. But here's why it may be time to say goodbye.

Getting your teen a credit card could set them up for success. Learn about these top picks to help your child build a financial future.