The S&P 500 is set to end November well on pace for its best annual gain in a generation, powered by a robust economy, a supportive Federal Reserve and outsized gains for the megacap tech Read more…
In recent years, culinary tourism has emerged as a top travel trend thanks to a growing interest in cultural exploration and authentic experiences. On cruise ships, buffet dining doesn’t have as much appeal as it Read more…
Social media, and in some cases the actual media, has been filled with people angry about a change Royal Caribbean has made to recent Symphony of the Seas sailings. The cruise line has swapped out Read more…
In a broad sense, all of the major family-friendly cruise lines that sell adult beverage packages require that every adult in the cabin buy one (or nobody can buy one). The rule was created to Read more…
Choosing when to start receiving Social Security benefits can be a difficult decision to make. That is in part because there is not one “best age” for everyone, yet it’s a decision that will affect Read more…
Florida has a lot of cruise ports. You can sail from Miami and Fort Lauderdale, two ports that are very close to the cities’ airports, or opt for smaller ports with the same convenience, like Read more…
Many Americans don’t understand the political relationship between China, Hong Kong, and Macau. Both Hong Kong and Macau are “special administrative regions” of China. That’s not a designation much of the world uses, but it Read more…
Buying a home is a major life decision, and most people spend years planning for the process. The hardest parts are typically saving for a down payment and choosing the right size and location to Read more…
When I saw Wicked on Broadway in New York City eight or so years ago, I only bought the ticket because it was one of the few major shows offering tickets through TKTS, the “last-minute Read more…
With the year-end holiday season upon us, many investors are taking a break from their screens to travel and catch up with family and friends. For other investors, particularly professional ones like fund managers, the Read more…