Lifestyle

Help Clients Beat Airline Baggage Fees

Those who are starting to travel more may thank you for sharing these details on credit-card perks.

How to Make the Most of Shore Excursions

In general, this is not the place to pinch pennies if you want to really explore a new destination. (By Bryce Sanders)

Airlines and Trump Administration Backpedal on Protections for Travelers With Wheelchairs

A disabled veterans group says delay would mean a longer wait for people with disabilities to have a safe travel opportunity.

The Secret to Finding the Best Travel Bargains

Thinking outside the box and charting your own course can bring savings and a better experience.

America’s Summer Hot Spots Wonder: Will the Vacationers Still Come?

With bookings down, some tourist destinations are reducing prices this summer.

Help! A Cruise Line Charged Us $800 for a Day Trip We Didn’t Take.

Passengers should monitor the ship's messages to discover and contest any incorrect charges to their account.

How to Haggle When There’s No Set Price

Clients traveling overseas this year may appreciate these tips that can make their shopping efforts more successful — and maybe even fun.

Stuck for Hours on a Parked Plane? Here Are Your Rights

Lengthy tarmac delays on domestic flights — defined as more than three hours — spiked from 289 in 2023 to 437 last year.

A Slow Traveler Savors Singapore in Small Bites

Our “heritage layovers” are like stepping back in time, while never being more than a few paces away from a fabulous meal. (By Deborah Jacobs)

Jon Hamm Finds His Way Back to the Hilltop

The 54-year-old actor is back and this time starring as a hedge fund manager in a new TV series.

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Social Security Tech Upgrades Reduce Phone Wait Times

Elimination of scheduled maintenance downtime improves online service, the Social Security Administration reports.

PNC Bank Enters Cryptocurrency Market With Coinbase Partnership

Banking clients and institutional investors will be able to buy, hold and sell crypto using Coinbase’s crypto-as-a-service platform.

A Mid-Year Financial Health Check-up Is Essential for HNW Investors

A Chicago wealth advisor offers a checklist of proactive steps to ensure an optimal financial strategy.

Goldman Sachs Makes Private Credit Available to Defined Contribution Plans

The company's new Private Credit CIT will be in the mix of Great Gray’s Panorix Target Date Series.

Trump Signs New Stablecoin Law

President Trump signed the Genius Act, which could allow digital assets to become an everyday way to make payments and move money.

One Big Beautiful Bill’s $10K Auto Loan Tax Break is Illusory for Most

Only 3% of vehicle buyers will qualify, and most for a far smaller deduction, Caribou reports.

Finalists Named for Awards Honoring Advisors Who Make a Difference

Invest in Others will present awards and donations to advisors' designated charities — ranging from $2,000 to $60,000 — at its upcoming gala.