How Mary Ellen Pleasant became one of the first black millionaires
Mary Ellen Pleasant may not be a household name, but her story rivals that of any great American businessman. In the 1800s, Pleasant became one of the first African-American female self-made millionaires in America despite the significant obstacles she faced as a black woman. Pleasant has used her inherent savvy, building a massive portfolio that […]
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64% of millennials have regrets about buying their current home
Nearly two-thirds, or 64%, of millennials (ages 25 to 40) say they have at least one regret about buying their current home, according to a new poll of more than 1,400 homeowners. US housing from Bankrate. According to the survey, only about 45% of Generation X (ages 41 to 56) and 33% of teenage women […]
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How to set up a special needs trust
Special needs trusts may cover additional needs that are not covered by Medicaid and SSI. Uwe Umstaetter | beautiful pictures Families with people with disabilities who are eligible for government assistance may want to consider setting up a special needs trust. Hal Wright, a special needs planning consultant based in Centennial, Colorado and author of […]
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How to Make the Most of Your Credit Card Grace Period
Select’s editorial team works independently to review financial products and write articles that we think our readers will find useful. We earn commissions from affiliate partners on many offers, but not all offers on Select are from affiliate partners. One of the potential benefits of using a credit card instead of a debit card (or […]
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Bulletproof coffee founder Dave Asprey: How to live longer
Jeanne Louise Calment of France has proven it is possible to live to 122 years old. When she died in 1997, she set a Guinness World Record as the oldest person ever. But the entrepreneur who started the Bulletproof coffee craze (it’s coffee with butter and coconut oil), Dave Asprey, has set a goal to […]
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Using Credit Cards: A Stress-Free Guide
Select’s editorial team works independently to review financial products and write articles we think our readers will find useful. We earn a commission from affiliate partners on many offers, but not all offers on Select are from affiliate partners. The Chase Freedom® is not currently available to new cardholders. Please visit our list of the […]
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How to fly with a baby on an airplane
Traveling brings out the best in me. My husband and I share a love of discovering new places and it was clear when our son was born two years ago that we decided to continue this journey – this time with little feet. While we sometimes miss the improvisation in our travel plans, chasing our […]
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Treasury wants to crack down on shell companies, corruption with new rule
Janet Yellen, U.S. Secretary of the Treasury, speaks during an interview at the National Association for Business Economics (NABE) annual meeting in Arlington, Virginia, U.S., on Tuesday, September 28, 2021. Amanda Andrade-Rhoades | Bloomberg | beautiful pictures The Treasury Department’s anti-corruption watchdog on Tuesday said it would issue a new rule early next year to […]
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How Francis Davidson started Sonder in his college apartment
Khi Francis Davidson kết thúc năm thứ nhất đại học tại Đại học McGill vào năm 2012, chàng trai 19 tuổi chuyên ngành kinh tế và triết học muốn kiếm thêm tiền nên đã thuê căn hộ của mình vào mùa hè. Đừng bỏ lỡ: Các thẻ tín dụng tốt nhất để xây dựng tín […]
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How to use Google Waze for directions and avoiding traffic
Google Maps has become the gold standard for finding your way around unfamiliar areas, especially if you’re walking or using public transit. But if you’re stuck in traffic on your daily commute, it’s time to get rid of Google Maps and switch to Waze. Waze, owned by Google, has some of the same traffic information […]
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