MarketWatch

Store loyalty programs are taking your personal data and may use it to charge you more. Here’s how to protect yourself.

Store loyalty programs used to be simple: You’d get a punch card at a local sub shop, buy eight sandwiches and get your ninth for free. It felt like a transparent “thank you” for your business. But ...
The New York Times

A New Use for Airline Miles: Gliding Past the Velvet Rope

Travel loyalty programs are competing for customers with members-only experiences like backstage tours, exclusive dinners and access to V.I.P. areas. For under 10,000 points, Chase Sapphire Reserve ...
Commercial Appeal

IRS Direct File is gone. See other free, low-cost tax filing programs

The IRS Direct File program, a free tax filing option, has been discontinued for the 2026 tax season. The program was ended by the Trump Administration after a two-year pilot due to low participation ...
Poynter

Using AI responsibly

This lesson will teach students about ethical AI use. They will think about ways to identify responsible AI use and apply those understandings to their lives. Explain the ethical usage of AI and the ...
komonews

Seattle mayor denies police guild's allegations of open drug use arrest suspension

SEATTLE — New mayor Katie Wilson has denied the Seattle Police Officers Guild's (SPOG) allegations of a directive that ordered officers to halt open drug use arrests. The Seattle Police Officers Guild ...
CNBC

The 3 kinds of credit card rewards programs and how they work

Terms apply to American Express benefits and offers. Visit americanexpress.com to learn more. The Chase Freedom® is not currently available to new cardholders. Please visit our list of the best ...
CNET

You Can Still Get Free Security Updates For Your Windows 10 PC

Jason Chun is a CNET writer covering a range of topics in tech, home, wellness, finance and streaming services. He is passionate about language and technology, and has been an avid writer/reader of ...
NerdWallet

Citi ThankYou Points: How to Earn and Use Them

Citi ThankYou points are versatile and can be redeemed multiple ways — but not all options offer the same value per point. Many or all of the products on this page are from partners who compensate us ...
Forbes

Best SEO Tools & Software

Editorial Note: We earn a commission from partner links on Forbes Advisor. Commissions do not affect our editors' opinions or evaluations. The primary goal of search engine optimization (SEO) is to ...
CNET

Build a Strength Training Workout Program That Will Make 2026 Your Strongest Year

I'm a Fitness & Nutrition writer for CNET who enjoys reviewing the latest fitness gadgets, testing out activewear and sneakers, as well as debunking wellness/fitness myths. In my free time I enjoy ...
CNBC

Here's why you should use your points and miles now instead of saving them

Some Chase cards are currently not available on CNBC Select but you can check out our marketplace to compare offers from other issuers including American Express and Citi The Citi Premier® Card is no ...