A Week In National Capital Region On A $241,000 Joint Income
Welcome to Money Diaries where we are tackling the ever-present taboo that is money. We’re asking real people how they spend their hard-earned money during a seven-day period — and we’re tracking every last dollar.Today: an evaluation specialist who has a $241,000 joint income and who spends some of her
Skechers Will Be Acquired by Investment Firm 3G Capital for $8.2 Billion
Investment firm 3G Capital will acquire footwear maker Skechers USA Inc. for $8.2 billion, the company said in a statement on Monday. The transaction is expected to close in the third quarter of 2025. The deal will be financed through a combination of cash provided by 3G Capital as well
Corsair Capital acquires majority share of IDnow
Corsair Capital has increased its investment in IDnow, acquiring a majority share of the identification verification platform. Corsair plans to boost IDnow’s growth and strengthen its position in Europe. IDnow would not comment on the terms of the deal. IDnow, which was founded in 2014, creates artificial intelligence-powered identification verification
Capital One Venture Rewards Card intro to points and miles
If you love to travel and want to learn how points and miles could help you pay for your next trip, the Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card is a great option to start your rewards journey. When you spend on your Venture Rewards card, you’ll earn Capital One miles.
Check your account to earn 20 points per dollar on your first Capital One Travel hotel booking
Capital One cardholders should check their account for a generous offer for first-time hotel bookings through the Capital One Travel platform. Targeted cardholders can earn 20 Capital One miles per dollar spent on their first hotel booking by April 1; they can earn up to a maximum of 50,000 miles
Whether to seek venture capital or private equity for your STR startup
What startup founder doesn’t dream of rapid and sustainable growth? In the short-term rental (STR) sector especially, the race to scale at lightning speed often leads founders to view outside funding as a kind of rocket fuel — an easy means to headline-grabbing growth and a constant pipeline of new
A London Local’s Melting-Pot Itinerary for Food, Drinks, and Chill Vibes in the Capital
“The incredible thing about London is the diversity of the people, and that’s also reflected in the food scene,” says the Indonesia-born and Singapore-raised chef Rahel Stephanie. But when she first moved to the capital, in 2013, to pursue a degree in fashion, she found it lacking in Indonesian options.
Capital One’s new transfer bonus to JetBlue
If you were unimpressed by Capital One’s poor transfer ratio for its newest partner, JetBlue TrueBlue, it’s time to take another look. Capital One is offering a one-time transfer bonus of 5,000 TrueBlue points, as first reported by Frequent Miler. SEAN CUDAHY/THE POINTS GUY Capital One’s transfer ratio for JetBlue
Capital One miles: How to earn, redeem and transfer rewards
Transferable credit card rewards are especially valuable because of the many ways you can redeem them. You might be familiar with rewards like Chase Ultimate Rewards points and American Express Membership Rewards points. But, another transferable reward currency that can offer significant value to some travelers is Capital One miles.
A complete guide to Capital One lounges and locations
In a space once dominated by the American Express Centurion Lounge network, Chase and Capital One have been opening their own branded airport lounges at a rapid pace. Since 2021, Capital One has opened four lounges — most recently, one in Las Vegas — as well as one “Landing,” a