Consumers’ guide to credit card use: balancing perks with financial health
“Kudlow” panelists Kevin Brady, Art Laffer and Sandra Smith discuss why “Bidenomics” isn’t being embraced by voters. Credit cards have become a staple in American finances as individuals look for ways to gain financial benefits for the present and future. Regardless of age or income, credit card usage is common in the United States. By […]
Sen. Bob Menendez running for re-election to keep perks: source
Embattled Sen. Robert Menendez’s decision to run as an independent for New Jersey’s Senate seat may have more to do with holding the federal government hostage than serving his constituents, political analysts say. Menendez, currently on trial in Manhattan federal court on bribery and corruption charges, could lose his pension and health insurance for life […]
Chicago men staged robberies for immigration perks
Federal prosecutors say the six men committed a series of armed robberies around Chicago and then helped their so-called victims obtain immigration benefits, including special visas. To make the raids look real, the fake thieves allegedly assaulted clerks at restaurants, coffee shops, liquor stores and gas stations in the Windy City, shooting and killing one […]
Faith Hill shares ‘Yellowstone’-inspired video in honor of Tim McGraw: ‘Perks of being Mrs. McGraw’
Faith Hill celebrated Tim McGraw’s birthday with a special Instagram post. On Wednesday, in honor of the country’s superstar’s 57th birthday, Hill posted a video on Instagram that read, “God and [McGraw’s mom] betty [he was] I was born 57 years ago today. ” The video included clips of McGraw playing with what looked like […]
Disney cracks down on visitors who lie about disabilities for park perks
The Walt Disney Company is tightening regulations and increasing oversight of individuals who claim disabilities in its parks, as a surge in fraudulent claims attempting to abuse the service. The company announced Tuesday that any guest found to have made a false declaration to receive disability access services will be permanently banned from the park. […]
Chase Coleman’s assistant lavished with perks, but stress forced her to quit
The former right-hand man of billionaire hedge fund manager Chase Coleman received plenty of perks, including a Balenciaga tote bag, a $2,500 gift card to SoulCycle, and a surfing trip to Montauk, but her work Stress forced her to quit, according to her memoir. Carrie Sun, author of Private Equity, changed the names of the […]
How Capital One's buying Discover may mean more luxury perks for you – USA TODAY
Experts say customers can expect a flurry of new benefits if Capital One’s $35 billion acquisition of Discover Financial Services goes through. The acquisition will give Capital One access to Discover’s high-credit customers and network of payment processing services, an area dominated by Visa and Mastercard. As the number of premium customers increases, Capital One […]
U.S. economy perks up early in the new year, ISM finds – MarketWatch
Last updated: February 5, 2024 at 10:38 a.m. ET First Published: February 5, 2024 10:01 AM ET The numbers: A measure of business conditions for service-oriented companies rose to a four-month high in January on a surge of renewed optimism about the U.S. economy. According to a survey by the Supply Management Association, the percentage […]
Delta SkyMiles AmEx credit cards revamped with more perks — but there’s a catch
American Express on Thursday introduced several updates to its Delta SkyMiles credit card that will offer users even more benefits. The deal is part of Delta Air Lines’ efforts to assuage hurt customers who are considering leaving the airline after last year’s SkyMiles loyalty fiasco. However, the update comes with a hefty annual fee, but […]
Chipotle looks to lure Gen Z workers with mental health perks
Chipotle on Wednesday said it plans to hire 19,000 workers for the upcoming “burrito season,” offering benefits to attract and retain Gen Z workers who prioritize financial and mental health. Reinforced. The California-based chain will match up to 4% of employees' salaries through 401(k) contributions when they repay their student loans, and says that “eligible […]