Author: Kyle Burbank
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myFICO Adds Mortgage Score Simulator for Premier Members
The Fair Isaac Corporation (much better known as FICO) has officially launched a new feature built for prospective homeowners. About myFICO’s Mortgage Score Simulator Tool: This week, FICO revealed the addition of a new mortgage score tool to its myFICO platform. With the FICO Mortgage Score Simulator, users can better prepare to purchase a house by…
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United Revamps MileagePlus Program with Credit Card Emphasis
A major domestic carrier is updating its frequent flyer program and putting a greater emphasis on its co-branded rewards credit cards. About the United MileagePlus Changes: Recently, United announced incoming changes to its MileagePlus rewards program. Starting with tickets purchased on or after April 2nd, mileage earnings rates will be adjusted. Most notably, while the…
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Credit One Pays $10.2 Million to Settle California Civil Lawsuit
Credit One Bank has reached a settlement agreement with California District Attorneys regarding debt collection calls. About the Credit One-California Settlement: District Attorneys for Los Angeles, Riverside, San Diego, and Santa Clara counties in California have announced the resolution of a civil lawsuit filed against Las Vegas-based bank Credit One. This lawsuit accused Credit One…
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Neobank Chime Announces Partnership with Major League Soccer
A popular neobank is becoming an official sponsor of Major League Soccer. About the Chime-MLS Partnership: This week, Chime revealed a new partnership with MLS. As part of the agreement, the app will become the Official Retail Banking, Credit Card, and Debit Card Partner of MLS in the United States. Furthermore, Chime will be integrated…
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Lessons From a First-Time Home Buyer: The “Magic” of Virtual Staging
A few weeks ago, a “For Sale” sign went up in front of our next-door neighbor’s house. This was pretty expected on our end since they haven’t been living in the home for months and had only been by a few times to do some work on the place. Anyway, once I saw the sign…
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Bank of America Revamps BofA Rewards Program and Tiers
Later this year, Bank of America will be making some notable updates to its Rewards Program. About the Changes to BofA Rewards Program: Starting May 27th, Bank of America will be rolling out revisions to its Preferred Rewards, renaming the program BofA Rewards. These changes also include updated tier names and qualifications. There will now…
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Survey: Car Ownership Costs 150% More Than Consumers Estimate
According to a new survey, American consumers severely underestimate the average annual costs of car ownership. About the Synchrony Car Ownership Survey Results: Synchrony Bank recently released its Cost of Car Ownership survey, based on responses from more than 1,000 adult consumers. What it found was that there’s a significant delta between how much vehicle…
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Rakuten American Express Card Offering Increased Intro Bonus
Those applying for the Rakuten American Express Card can currently claim an enhanced welcome bonus. About the Rakuten American Express Card Bonus Offer: For a limited time, new Rakuten credit card customers can earn an increased bonus after hitting the minimum spending requirement. Currently, the card is boasting a bonus of $200 after spending at…
