Editorial Disclosure: Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising partners who may compensate us when you take certain actions on our website or click to take an action on their website. However, this does not influence our evaluations. Our opinions are our own. The Reality of Modern Travel:…
Editorial Disclosure: Many of the products featured on this page are from our advertising partners who may compensate us when you take certain actions on our website or click to take an action on their website. However, this does not influence our evaluations. Our opinions are our own. In the post-pandemic era, the landscape of…
By PYMNTS | July 3, 2026 The excitement surrounding the 2026 FIFA World Cup has been overshadowed for many Texas residents by a growing controversy involving ticket marketplace giant StubHub. The Texas Office of the Attorney General (OAG) has officially launched an investigation into allegations that the platform has failed to deliver promised tickets or…
For decades, savvy consumers have treated credit card rewards, airline miles, and hotel loyalty points as a modern form of currency. Through strategic spending, travel, and sign-up bonuses, many individuals have amassed balances worth thousands of dollars. However, when a cardholder passes away, these digital assets often exist in a legal gray area. Unlike a…
For decades, a pervasive narrative has dominated political discourse in the United States: the belief that the American tax code is insufficiently progressive, failing to extract a "fair share" from the nation’s wealthiest earners. However, a landmark study released by the Fraser Institute challenges this conventional wisdom, utilizing a comprehensive index of OECD economies to…
Editor’s Note: This article was originally published in April 2019 and remains a vital resource for consumers navigating modern financial pressures. The following is an updated exploration of how to discern between predatory practices and legitimate nonprofit financial guidance. In an era where consumer debt has reached historic highs, the anxiety surrounding "who to trust"…
In an era defined by geopolitical volatility, sudden economic shifts, and an increased emphasis on personal health, the traditional "one-size-fits-all" approach to travel insurance is rapidly evolving. For millions of globetrotters, the standard policy—which only triggers a refund under a narrow, predefined list of circumstances—no longer feels sufficient. Enter "Cancel For Any Reason" (CFAR) travel…
By PYMNTS | June 26, 2026 As the 2026 FIFA World Cup reaches its fever pitch, the battle for consumer attention is no longer confined to the official sponsors who paid millions for the privilege of branding. A new, more agile breed of "guerrilla" marketers—brands that have no formal association with the tournament—are currently dominating…
Insurance is often viewed as a grudge purchase—a recurring expense that feels like money drifting into a void until a crisis forces a payout. While the market is saturated with niche products, from kidnapping insurance to protection for a sommelier’s palate, the reality of personal finance is that insurance serves as the bedrock of wealth…
By PYMNTS | June 27, 2026 The Super Bowl is a one-night luxury product, a fleeting spectacle of corporate hospitality. The Olympics is a monumental infrastructure project, often leaving cities with legacy costs that linger for decades. But the 2026 FIFA World Cup is something entirely different: it is a roaming, multi-national retail platform. With…
