Southwest to Tie Companion Pass to New Top Tier, Add Perks
Southwest is overhauling Rapid Rewards starting Jan. 1, 2027, with new Silver, Gold and Platinum tiers, a single points currency and new Icon airport lounges.
Early Look: Inside Southwest’s Upcoming Lounges
For people who like low fares and hate fees, Southwest Airlines is one of the best airlines out there — and the Southwest Rapid Rewards program is one of the…
Mortgage Rates Today, Thursday, October 15: A Little Higher
TL;DR: Mortgage rates went up today, but not as much as they could have.
How to Tailgate on a Budget
Hosting a pregame party doesn’t have to be expensive with a little extra planning.
What to Do With 100,000 Capital One Miles
Capital One miles rewards have a number of flexible redemption options, and when you have accumulated 100,000 miles, you have an array of ways to spend them
Open Enrollment Begins Oct. 15: Avoid These 5 Medicare Plan Problems
Our analysis found the most common problems people report with their Medicare plans. Here’s how to handle them during open enrollment.
UK economy unexpectedly grows 0.1% in August despite fall in consumer spending
Latest data comes just two weeks before chancellor’s budget looks to help consumers traverse the cost of living crisisThe UK economy unexpectedly continued to grow in August despi…
UK households have paid extra £13,961 on bills since 2021 amid soaring inflation, TUC says
Trades Union Congress urges chancellor to tackle rising additional living costs in this month’s budgetUK households have paid almost £14,000 on average in additional costs for mor…
OpenAI’s London staff receive average of £2.3m per person annually
Accounts for the Westminster-based company behind ChatGPT show that 110 staff shared £87m in salaries and £168m in shares last yearOpenAI’s London staff each received £2,318,181 o…
Hurricane Season Is Here: What Every Traveler Needs to Know About Insurance
Pay special attention to travel insurance details when you're planning travel during hurricane season, making sure insurance is in place before a named storm
Delta One Upgrades Its Food and Amenities
Delta Air Lines is elevating the menu and service in Delta One, its lie-flat business class cabin, and passengers will see these changes as early as November 2026.
Select Extended Car Warranty 2026 Review: No Exclusionary Coverage
Select's quoted pricing is low, but coverage is vague and not exclusionary.
The problem with living in a rich man’s world | Letters
David Redshaw and Fernando Quintana respond to reports of a billionaire exodus from BritainThe idea that the departure of the super-rich is a problem ignores a historical fact (Ap…
Avoid Amazon and its creepy profiling. Your life will be richer without it | Brief letters
Ethical shopping | Ottolenghi’s fanbase | Successful Lib Dem leaders | Global taxation policies | Good riddance to billionairesHappily, Amazon thinks nothing about me because it d…
Mortgage Rates Today, Wednesday, October 14: A Little Lower, But it Won’t Last
TL;DR: Rates fell today, but new inflation data is likely to send them right back up.
Am I Moneymaxxing? Plus, More October Money Questions
The Nerds explore how to stop living paycheck to paycheck, moneymaxxing and high utility bills.
5 Things to Know About the Fetch Credit Card
The Fetch credit card's high rewards rates are tempered by limited redemption options and generally low point values.
United Makes Elite Status All About Spending
The airline will no longer offer a pathway to earn elite status through a combination of flights flown and money spent with the airline. It’s also raising the requirements to earn…
The Conservatives’ ‘better tomorrow’ only includes rich people | Letters
Terry Peach responds to Kemi Badenoch’s conference speech, while Penelope Turton writes on her promise to cut inheritance taxKemi Badenoch’s conference speech rehearsed the argume…
Mortgage Rates Today, Tuesday, October 13: A Little Lower
TL;DR: Rates fell today after Russian oil brought down fuel prices.
‘Medicare for All’ to ‘Take on Big Pharma’: What’s Behind Healthcare Slogans
Healthcare is a top voter concern in 2026. Here’s what candidates mean when they promise to make healthcare more affordable.
Mortgage Rates Today, Monday, October 12: A Little Higher
TL;DR: Mortgage rates went up today, inching closer to 7.5%.
I don’t have children. So who will I leave my precious possessions to when I die? | Kiran Sidhu
The quirky vase, the owl candlestick, my mother’s ring – these items hold part of me and carry with them an existential problemA friend of mine recently discussed his will with me…
Feelgood factor of human interaction | Brief letters
Happy hormones | Fuel costs | Drive-in parking | Guys and girls | Young or old? | Singapore pollutionRe your report (‘Pull the plug’: protesters resort to direct action against AI…