Figure skater Adam Rippon’s No. 1 trick to save more money
Occasionally, Olympic figure skater Adam Rippon likes to treat himself. Last year, he splurged on a $6,000 Cartier Love Bracelet. “A year ago, I broke my foot and I just needed a little pick me up, so I bought myself this bracelet,” Rippon, 28, tells CNBC Make It. But he hasn’t always been able afford […]
65% of Americans save little or nothing—and half could end up struggling in retirement
Despite a low unemployment rate and increasing wage growth, Americans still aren’t saving much. That’s according to a new survey from Bankrate.com, which found that 20 percent of Americans don’t save any of their annual income at all and even those who do save aren’t putting away a lot. Only 16 percent of survey respondents […]
5 Simple Tips for Getting Stellar Hotel Service
The service at that hotel you just stayed at was so-so. Your friend’s experience at the same property, on the other hand, was spot on. Why the disparity? It may be more than chance. According to Joshua Bush, a hotel industry expert and the chief executive officer of Avenue Two Travel, while good service at […]
Budget-Friendly Healthy Finds at Big-Box Stores
You may have shied away from Costco, Sam’s Club or other warehouse stores if you are single, or shopping for a small family. If so, you could be missing out. With a wide assortment of produce, organic, and fair trade products, even singles can get bargains beyond the 36-roll toilet paper packs. We priced out […]