Consumer sentiment ticked higher in early January despite lingering concerns about inflation and a weak labor market, according to the latest release from the University of Michigan’s Surveys of Consumers. Michigan’s Consumer Sentiment Index rose to 54 in January’s preliminary reading from a final reading of 52.9 in December. That was…

Patriotism is on the upswing with that momentum coinciding with President Trump’s first year of his second term.  The 1789 Capital Growth Equity Fund, which invests in U.S. security and capitalism plays, saw assets swell to $2 billion through December 31, 2025, after starting the year at just $200 million.…

Photography by Getty Images; Illustration by Bankrate Key takeaways Credit card points are a type of rewards currency that you can earn in exchange for eligible credit card spending. To earn boosted points on your credit card, you’ll need to maximize bonus category spending, earn any available welcome…