Author: Kyle Burbank
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Amazon Launches Amazon Autos Car-Buying Platform
The online retail behemoth Amazon is now allowing customers in select cities to buy their next vehicle using the site. About Amazon Autos: This week, Amazon announced the official debut of Amazon Autos. Using the platform, customers can view, finance, and arrange pick-up for new vehicles. At launch, Amazon Autos only supports one manufacturer: Hyundai.…
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Experian Officially Introduces “No Ding Decline” Card Marketplace
Those hoping to obtain a new credit card but have concerns about their approval may be interested in a new feature from Experian. About Experian’s “No Ding Decline”: This week, Experian has officially launched its No Ding Decline feature. Now, customers searching for credit card products in its marketplace will see offers with this option…
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Discover Announces 5% Bonus Categories for First Quarter of 2025
With the end of the year fast approaching, Discover has revealed its bonus category picks to kick off 2025. About Discover’s Q1 2025 5% bonus categories: To start the year, during the first quarter of 2025, Discover It customers can earn up to 5% back in three categories: Restaurants, Home Improvement Stores, and Select Streaming…
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Hard Rock International Introduces Co-Branded Rewards Card
An iconic brand is launching a new co-branded credit card in support of its recently added loyalty program. About the Unity by Hard Rock Mastercard: This week, Hard Rock International announced the Unity by Hard Rock Mastercard Credit Card. With this new offering, guests can earn points for the brand’s Unity program, which debuted this…
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Citi to Become Exclusive Issuer of American Airlines Credit Cards
American Airlines and Citi have reached a new agreement for their co-branded rewards credit card partnership — which will also push a different issuer out of the picture. About the new agreement: Today, Citi and American Airlines revealed that they’ve signed a deal to extend their co-branded partnership. The new agreement is for 10 years…
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2024 Small Business Saturday Spending Totals $22 Billion
The results from the 15th annual Small Business Saturday are in. About Small Business Saturday 2024 spending: With Small Business Saturday taking place on November 30th, the impact of this year’s event is now being seen. According to figures from American Express — the credit card issuer that founded Small Business Saturday in 2010 — consumers…
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Why I Downgraded From the Amex Gold Card to Amex Green Card
This week, I did something I’d never actually done before: I canceled a credit card. Well, technically, I did a product change — but that’s close enough. That’s right, I made good on my threat to ditch the Amex Gold Card after the recent update and, instead, will now be an Amex Green Card customer for…
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Frontier Airlines Announces Plans to Add First Class and More
Just in time for Travel Tuesday today, a budget airline has announced some big updates are on the way. About “The New Frontier”: Today, Frontier Airlines unveiled what it’s calling “The New Frontier.” This initiative not only includes some new offerings on board its aircraft but also some incoming perks for loyal flyers. One of…
