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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.

Does Your Client Rely Too Much on Online Travel Reviews?

Here are examples of questionable reviewer gripes, and how to advise your client around them so they can enjoy their vacations. (By Bryce Sanders)

Why Old Friends Bring Out Our Worst Teenage Selves

Longtime pals can reignite insecurity, leading to unhealthy patterns that leave you with “that ick feeling.”

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N.J. Is Changing Who Has to Pay the ‘Mansion Tax’

The new state budget also increases the tax, but not as much as the governor wanted.

GoFundMe Launches Charitable Giving Funds with Vanguard, BlackRock

GoFundMe has 200 million users and could broaden the appeal of donor-advised funds for charitable giving — and centralize giving.

Warren Buffett Donates Record $6 Billion Berkshire Shares

The latest donation boosts his overall giving to charities to well over $60 billion.

BlackRock Looks to Expand Private Markets to Retirement Plans

The plans reportedly will include a 5% to 20% allocation to private assets, depending on the investor's age.

Capital Group Boosts Retirement Plan Service With Advisor-Focused Upgrades

RecordkeeperDirect additions include “fund flexibility” offering investments from other fund families.

Firms Need to Get Back to the Basics of Organic Growth, Report Urges

Some that use artificial intelligence for prospecting are reporting huge gains in lead generation.

Seniors Outnumber Children in 11 States and Almost Half of Counties

There are still more kids than older adults, but that difference is shrinking as more boomers hit 65.