Mark Zuckerberg has a net worth of about $69 billion as of September 2019, making him the eighth-richest person in the world. He spent the summer traveling for a mix of business and pleasure. He went from meeting with international lawmakers to visiting ancient ruins with his wife, Priscilla Chan, and splitting his time among …
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The Priority Pass program gets you access to more than 1,200 airport lounges, and you can get a free membership with the right credit card.
Priority Pass is a network of airport lounges, with more than 1,200 locations around the world. It also includes some airport restaurants, where you can get up to $30 in free food and drink. You can purchase a Priority Pass membership directly, but you also get it for free with certain rewards credit cards, including …
13 things people should do to save for an international retirement, according to Americans who retired abroad
Saving up to enjoy your golden years can be a stressful part of late adulthood, with only one in four Americans stating they feel prepared for retirement. Americans looking to retire abroad have to consider numerous financial angles, like foreign housing markets, healthcare systems, and tax laws. We asked Americans who retired in a foreign …
A heartwarming note a flight attendant wrote to a deaf passenger is going viral (DAL)
A note written by a flight attendant for Endeavor Air, a subsidiary of Delta Air Lines, to a deaf passenger has attracted attention online after the passenger’s mother tweeted a photo of it, the ABC News affiliate WJLA-TV reported. The passenger, Ashley Ober, was reportedly flying alone for the first time and was nervous about …
13 unique Airbnb escapes in New York’s Hudson Valley, no car required
With loads of leaf peeping, craft beer, and cider, towns in the Hudson River Valley offer the perfect fall weekend escape. Popular places like Beacon, Hudson, Rhinebeck, and other neighboring areas are accessible from New York City by train or bus, eliminating the need for a car. We looked for top-rated unique Airbnb rentals in …
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It might seem like travel bloggers write off lavish vacations and luxurious meals without a thought, but the reality is more complicated
Thinking of starting a travel blog so you can write off all your family vacations? Think again. The IRS posts specific requirements that dictate whether your blog is a business or a hobby. Business expenses, including travel, also need to be considered “ordinary and necessary” to qualify. Many travel expenses fall into a gray area. …
I have almost 30 credit cards, and there are 5 cards I keep in my wallet at all times. Here’s why.
I have almost 30 credit cards, but I don’t carry all of them in my wallet with me on a daily basis. Instead, I always bring a smaller selection of cards to maximize my most frequent purchases. I always carry the Chase Sapphire Reserve to earn bonus points on dining and travel, the Chase Freedom …
Singapore Airlines, one of the most ritzy airlines in the world, is partnering with a high-tech urban farm to make sure it serves the best meal on every flight. Take a look inside the futuristic operation.
Singapore Airlines is about to launch a new “farm-to-plane” dining program, using vegetables grown at a local farm in Newark, New Jersey, in dishes on board its flights from the New York City area. AeroFarms, the company supplying the greens, is a high-tech “vertical farm,” which uses a controlled climate, LED lights, and a new …
The 6 different ways Amex cardholders can redeem their points — including the method that gets you maximum value
The points you can earn with charge and credit cards like the Platinum Card® from American Express, the American Express® Gold Card, and the Business Platinum® Card from American Express can be used for tons of different things, from cash back to first-class travel. In addition to getting points from lucrative welcome bonuses, you can …
3 credit cards from Amex and Chase that offer great benefits to authorized users
Many credit cards don’t charge anything extra to add an authorized user, but some do. The Platinum Card® from American Express charges $175 per year for up to three authorized users, while the Chase Sapphire Reserve charges $75 per authorized user. Even though additional fees don’t sound great, authorized users can get a bunch of …
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12 cozy and affordable Airbnb cabins in Upstate New York you can book for next month
With the start of fall comes the urge to savor everything autumnal, from colorful leaf peeping to roaring fireplaces. To help make that possible, we combed Airbnb for cozy listings in Upstate New York to include top-rated cabins, cottages, barns, and more. Our picks are within three hours of New York City, available on a …
The best rewards credit cards of 2019
Here are the best rewards credit cards of 2019: Best rewards credit card overall: Chase Sapphire Reserve Best credit card for travel perks and benefits: Platinum Card® from American Express Best credit card with a low annual fee: Chase Sapphire Preferred Card Best credit card for simplicity: Capital One® Venture® Rewards Credit Card Best credit …
Jeff Bezos had a wild summer of yacht hopping and jetting off to Wimbledon with his girlfriend. Here’s how the world’s wealthiest person spent his time.
Jeff Bezos, the richest man in the world, has had a long, wild summer, by the looks of it. After the terms of his divorce from MacKenzie Bezos were finalized in early July, he attended a string of high-profile events with famous friends and traveled all over Europe with his girlfriend, Lauren Sanchez. Below, take …
A flight from Vietnam to South Korea was delayed for 11 hours after the pilot arrived at the airport and realized he had lost his passport
A flight was delayed overnight after the pilot lost his passport and couldn’t access parts of the airport. The T’way Air flight between Vietnam and South Korea was supposed to take off at 10.35 p.m. local time Friday, but didn’t depart until 9.40 a.m. the next day, The Korea Times reported. The airline said it …
A flight in India was delayed when a swarm of angry bees covered the cockpit window and attacked staff who tried to remove them
A domestic flight in India was delayed by two hours after a swarm of bees settled on the cockpit window, obscuring pilots’ vision and attacking staff who tried to remove them. The Air India flight was about to take off when the bees landed on the window. Staff tried fruitlessly to shoo them away and …
5 signs you should be using a credit card, even if you’ve been using debit for years
If you’re using a debit card for everything you buy, you could be missing out on valuable perks and rewards. At the very least, you’re putting yourself at greater risk when it comes to fraud. If you like to travel, check out travel rewards credit cards that come with benefits like airport lounge access, Global …
I booked a last minute, discounted flight on ‘the best US airline’ for around $100, and I still can’t believe how incredible the deal was
Alaska Airlines has been ranked the best airline in the US two years in a row by Money, and it’s been named the best traditional airline in North America by JD Power and Associates for 12 years straight. I recently flew with Alaska Air one-way from New York to Los Angeles for about $100 during …
16 significant walls dividing people, cities, and countries across the world
In September, work began on a new stretch of President Trump’s border wall between the United States and Mexico. It will run along the edge of South Arizona, below a biological hot spot called Organ Pipe Cactus. It’s not just the US, though. Across the world, there are 77 walls dividing people. In 1989, there …
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The 25 most fun cities in the US
WalletHub recently released its rankings for the most fun cities in the US. Over 180 cities were analyzed and ranked according to three key factors: entertainment and recreation, nightlife and parties, and costs. Las Vegas, a hub for upscale casinos, nightlife, and incredible restaurants, landed the top spot for the most fun city in America. …
Millennials aren’t buying baby boomers’ ranches. In Montana and Arizona, 2 luxury ranches have been sitting on the market for over a year — take a look inside the $50 million package.
Luxury ranches for sale are piling up out west, as millennials aren’t interested in buying baby boomers’ sprawling ranches, Business Insider’s Hillary Hoffower previously reported. Two ranches in Montana and Arizona are for sale as a set for $50 million — and they’ve been sitting on the market for over a year. Together, the ranches …
Anyone with Capital One miles who’s eyeing a trip to Australia might want to jump on the transfer bonus with Qantas that’s happening right now
Some Capital One cards, including the Capital One® Venture® Rewards Credit Card and the Capital One® Spark® Miles for Business, earn miles that you can transfer to airline programs. The mileage transfer rate to these airline programs is either 2:1.5 or 2:1, depending on which program you’re transferring to. The standard rate for transferring Capital …
Frontier Airlines is selling flights for as low as $20
Frontier Airlines is having a flash sale on Monday, September 16, offering flights for as low as $20 one-way or $39 round-trip. Dozens of routes are included in the sale, and even flights to the Caribbean are discounted. The sale is good for travel between September–November, but the fares expire at the end of the …
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If you shop at Amazon, make sure you’re using a credit card that earns you bonus points or cash back. Here are 4 of the best options.
Amazon sells just about everything. If you frequently make purchases with the retailer, you should use a credit card that earns you bonus rewards or cash back on your spending. One top option is the Amazon Prime Rewards Visa Signature Card, which offers 5% back at Amazon and Whole Foods. Other picks to consider are …
If you have an Amex card, you could be eligible to earn $30 back on a Cole Haan purchase. Here’s how.
If you have an Amex card, you’re eligible for Amex Offers that can get you cash back or bonus points with retailers and restaurants. These offers are available on Amex cards ranging from the Platinum Card® to American Express to the Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant™ American Express® Card. One current offer can get you $30 cash …
Viking Cruises is trying to set a record for the world’s longest cruise with a 245-day journey that costs over $90,000 per person. Here’s what the ship it’s using looks like.
Viking Cruises is attempting to set the record for the world’s longest continuous passenger cruise with its Viking Sun ship. Its “ultimate world cruise,” which set sail on August 31 from London, will spend a total of 245 days visiting 51 countries across six continents. Destinations include Brazil, Vietnam, and Tasmania. The ship will return …
I walked through Moscow’s ‘Golden Mile,’ one of the city’s most expensive neighborhoods, and got a glimpse of what most photos don’t show you: It’s a mix of the old, the new, and the abandoned
Moscow’s “Golden Mile” is home to some of the city’s most expensive real estate. The neighborhood spans the area between Ostozhenka Street and the Moscow River in the center of the city. Russian government officials, celebrities, and families with “old money” call the area home, according to Olga Novikova of Moscow Sotheby’s International Realty. Homes …
I traveled to Cartagena and the best part of the trip had nothing to do with the popular ancient walled city
I visited Cartagena and stayed two nights on an island off the coast at Blue Apple Beach House. Most people come for the day, but staying the night offers an authentic taste of Cartagena ‘s vibrant culture and spirit. Blue Apple is an eco-friendly boutique hotel with just 10 rooms built using repurposed materials. They …