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In the northern hemisphere, the summer solstice happens when Earth’s north pole is at its maximum tilt towards the Sun. On this magical day of the year, Earth receives the longest stretch of daylight.

In many cultures, the solstice is an important time of year and celebrated with festivals, ceremonies, and traditions. For some, the summer solstice is a time to reflect on renewal and rebirth.

Whether or not you celebrate the summer solstice, the day’s proximity to the year’s halfway point makes it an excellent time to reflect on your own progress. It is a wonderful time to look both forward and backward.

So far, 2019 has been a banner year for IPOs, and it’s been an exciting ride. Some companies, like Beyond Meat have seen their share prices skyrocket, while other tech darlings haven’t fared so well. Here’s a look at some of this month’s IPO offerings, including the much-anticipated public introduction of Slack.

Ready for a summer escape? If you’re daydreaming about getting away this summer but are trying to avoid racking up a crazy travel bill, fear not. Whether you’re in the market for an affordable family vacation or want to see the world solo, here are some tips and tricks that could help you book an affordable vacation this year.

Credit cards and credit card debt are popular, real popular—and not in an enviable sort of way. You might even be dealing with some credit card debt of your own. Maybe you signed up for a credit card in college and it still has a balance hanging around. Maybe you had an emergency repair on the car and had to put it on a card. Or maybe you couldn’t resist that one really, really good sale. You’re not alone.

The typical American household carries nearly $7,000 in credit card debt and nearly half of all Americans have credit card debt.

With so many of us carrying those cards, and that debt, it’s not surprising that folks have tried extreme tactics to stop using them as a way to deal with the balances and interest rates that can make credit card debt so hard to pay off.

But before you begin slicing up those plastic playthings, read on for a few other ideas.

The cultural taboo around talking about money can make it tough to deal with friends who constantly like to bring it up. They may make you cringe with questions about how much you paid for something, how much you make, or maybe they constantly let you know what they dropped on new clothes or tech gear. Here’s a look at how to fend off uncomfortable money conversations—and have some productive ones as well.