An Allegiant flight attendant. David Becker/AP Flight attendants at ultra-low-cost carriers earn a base pay of between $22 and $68 per hour. Allegiant cabin crew earn higher base pay than those at Uni...
I've traveled around the world, but my favorite place to visit is Bali. Gabby Garcia I'm a frequent traveler who's visited 44 countries around the world. Although I've seen a lot of incredible places,...
The author has no plans to retire. Courtesy of Christina Daves I spent most of my life following the rules and taking care of my kids. When I entered my 50s, I finally started building a brand and car...
Caroline Navarrete and her husband have made her parents' basement their home. Caroline Navarrete Caroline and Gabriel Navarrete live in the basement of Caroline's parents' home. Her parents bought a ...
This year’s CES introduced a bevy of unique headphones, including Fender’s first set and a pair that roll up to become a Bluetooth speaker when you want to share your music with friends. However, desp...
The author sold her house and took a job as a cruise photographer. Courtesy of the author With my son grown and debt rising, I realized my longtime home no longer supported the life I wanted. Selling ...
The author was laid off at age 58. Courtesy of the author Getting laid off at 58 forced me to confront what retiring comfortably really means. Chasing a "magic number" for retirement kept me w...
My husband and I sold our house and spent a year traveling. Jason Prokowiew After my husband was laid off from his tech job, we decided to sell our house and travel for a year. During our time abroad,...
After visiting 29 states last year, I would choose to move to Maine. Emily Pogue My husband and I spent most of last year traveling around the United States . We spent time in 29 different states, but...
The author missed family dinners when her sons were in college. Courtesy of Cristine Struble When my sons were growing up, we would have Sunday night family dinners. Now that they're in college, I sen...
Cartier is expected to keep gaining momentum in 2026. Yuriko Nakao/Getty Images First-time watch buyers are reshaping the luxury watch market with new purchasing trends in 2026. Younger consumers favo...
Airlines are expecting more than 30 million passengers during the Thanksgiving travel period. KAMIL KRZACZYNSKI / AFP via Getty Images Major airlines are making it free to change your travel plans ahe...
Looking for a decent pair of noise canceling headphones for under $30? That's not impossible. For a limited time, Amazon is offering the Baseus Bass BH1 Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones for just $...
The last-gen Apple Watch Ultra 2 is on sale starting at $549, matching its lowest price to date. | Photo: Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge In September, Apple launched its latest fleet of smartwatch...
David Heacock left his job to run the family business. Courtesy of David Heacock David Heacock's grandfather founded a machinery business in Alabama. His dad told him not to work in the family busines...
Phillip Faraone/Getty Images; Dave Kotinsky/Getty Images for MrBeast Burger; Alyssa Powell/BI "I'll just let it die." It was nearly six in the morning on a Tuesday in mid-2023, and Jimmy Donal...
The author has a corporate job but also freelances as a writer and teaches mahjong. Courtesy of the author Freelance writing for various media outlets and teaching mahjong helped me generate over $30,...
A jump starter is an essential part of car's emergency kit and you don't need to pay a premium for a cordless model that gets the job done reliably. While you're at it, why not get one with additional...
It's smart to have a light source on hand for emergencies, especially since everyday carry flashlights can be had for a throwaway price. The Sofirn brand is extremely popular amongst the enthusiast fl...
Why not get your custom insole engraved? This is Optimizer , a weekly newsletter sent every Friday from Verge senior reviewer Victoria Song that dissects and discusses the latest phones, smartwatches,...