by Ella Feldman | Dec 17, 2025
When Sonjii Parris made plans to visit the nation’s capital for a friend’s birthday, the 26-year-old scrolled Airbnb for lodging options. She didn’t find a place to stay, but she stumbled across something else that grabbed her attention: the chance to bake muffins...
by Ella Feldman | Nov 11, 2025
It cost Cierra Chesir around $1,500 to spend four days at Secrets Moxché, a five-star, all-inclusive resort in Playa del Carmen, Mexico, on business. The attorney turned travel agent had been approved for a “familiarization trip,” a discounted vacation designed for...
by Ella Feldman | Nov 11, 2025
Affirm’s sales jumped in its latest quarter as consumers increasingly turn to buy now, pay later lenders to finance their purchases. The fintech company posted a profit of $80.7 million for its first fiscal quarter of 2026 that ended Sept. 30, or 23 cents a share,...
by Ella Feldman | Oct 22, 2025
Amid turbulent economic conditions, United Airlines is coasting on growing premium and business cabin revenue by doubling-down on perks for higher-paying customers. The airline reported a $2.78 earnings per share for its third quarter on Wednesday, beating the $2.66...
by Ella Feldman | Oct 6, 2025
Consumers can now pay for everything from freshly-made lattes to dine-in meals in four installments using Apple Pay. Buy now, pay later companies Affirm and Klarna announced on Sept. 15 that they will offer users the ability to access their financing when making...
