Author: Kyle Burbank
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JetBlue Adds Peak Season Pricing for Checked Bag Fees
JetBlue has introduced a new factor to its check baggage fees: peak season pricing. About the new policy: Recently, JetBlue updated its checked baggage policies to include demand-based pricing. Specifically, the cost to check a bag on the airline will now vary based on whether the travel dates are Off-Peak or Peak. For the latter,…
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Hilton, Amex Introduce Revamped Hilton Honors Business Card
Recently, American Express and Hilton announced some major changes to the Hilton Honors American Express Business Card — including a hiked annual fee. About the changes: First, the card has made adjustments to its rewards earning rates. Now, cardholders can earn 5x Hilton Honors points on purchases made using the card. However, this is capped…
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Breeze Airways, Barclays Launch Breeze Easy Co-Branded Card
After initially teasing a co-branded credit card last year, Breeze Airways and Barclays have now revealed the new product. About the card: This week, the Breeze Easy Visa Signature card made its debut. With this new co-branded card, flyers can enjoy bonus BreezePoints on select purchases as well as other perks. Starting with the Breeze-specific…
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Varo Bank Introduces Line of Credit Option with Fixed Pricing
Varo has announced the impending launch of a new borrowing option for customers. About the feature: This week, Varo Bank revealed its new Varo Line of Credit. With this feature, customers can get approval for a line of credit ranging from $600 to $2,000. According to the bank, this feature will have transparent fixed pricing…
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Quickbooks TurboTax Self-Employed Tax Bundle Review
For the past few years now, I’ve successfully completed my own tax return. On that note, after trying Credit Karma Tax for a year, I’ve since decided to upgrade my Quickbooks Self-Employed subscription to the Tax Bundle. This option has entitled me to one free federal and state filing with TurboTax along with a streamlined…
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Robinhood Reveals New Credit Card, Reimagined Flagship App
During its “New Gold Standard” keynote event, Robinhood made some major announcements, including the launch of a new credit card. About the Robinhood Gold Card: The headlining announcement was the reveal of the new Robinhood Gold Card. In a bit that paid homage to Steve Jobs’ iconic iPhone announcement, Robinhood co-founder and CEO Vlad Tenev…
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How to Maximize All of the American Express Gold Card Credits
One of the most often-used cards in my wallet is the American Express Gold Card. Like its “big brother” the Platinum Card, the Amex Gold card commands a sizeable annual fee but attempts to offset that expense by including monthly credits. Of course, the card also includes some lucrative rewards categories and redemption options that…
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U.S. Bank Plans Major Changes to Altitude Connect Credit Card
U.S. Bank has revealed several major changes to its Altitude Connect credit card, which will arrive this September. About the changes: The first update is that the card will no longer carry an annual fee. Previously, the Altitude Connect card came at a cost of $95 per year — although this was often waived for…
