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Elite status at hotel and car rental companies can bring a host of benefits, from complimentary breakfast to upgraded vehicles.But achieving these lofty tiers are a stretch for the average traveler. Or are they?Upgraded loyalty status…

A version of this article first appeared in CNBC's Inside Wealth newsletter with Robert Frank, a weekly guide to the high-net-worth investor and consumer. Sign up to receive future editions, straight to your inbox. Private credit has…

A row of United Airlines passenger planes parked at gates at Denver International Airport in Denver, Colorado.Robert Alexander | Getty ImagesUnited Airlines is raising fees for annual airport lounge membership and its rewards credit…

The Federal Reserve Building in Washington, D.C.Joshua Roberts | ReutersThe Federal Reserve announced Wednesday it will leave interest rates unchanged as President Donald Trump's tariff policies weigh on economic growth.Although…

Blonde woman standing in the room while unpacking boxes.Miniseries | E+ | Getty ImagesRent payments don't typically affect your credit — but they can in a few circumstances. The consequences can be significant.Rent doesn't show up in…

Club stock Palo Alto Networks dropped Thursday evening on a strong quarter and a solid full-year outlook that were not good enough to satisfy investors' lofty expectations. Revenue for the cybersecurity company's fiscal 2025 second…

In this photo illustration the Visa, Mastercard and American Express logo on various credit cards and debit cards are seen beside US one dollar bills on January 4, 2025 in Somerset, England. Anna Barclay | Getty ImagesConsumer stress has…

IRS Commissioner Daniel Werfel speaks during an IRS event in McLean, Virginia, on Aug. 2, 2023.Alex Wong | Getty ImagesThe IRS is sending more than 20,000 rejection letters to taxpayers who wrongly claimed a pandemic-era tax break as the…

Interest rates moved lower near the end of 2024 as the Federal Reserve cut rates three times, shaving a full percentage point off the federal funds rate since September. In 2025, that trend is likely to continue.But with inflation still…

Ira L. Black - Corbis | Corbis News | Getty ImagesThe U.S. Small Business Administration plans to unveil new government-backed credit lines of up to $5 million for small businesses, SBA Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman told CNBC.The…