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Home Prices Surged in February 2018

Those looking to sell their home this spring may be in the right market. U.S. home prices rose 8.8% in February of 2018, marking the largest jump in nearly four years (March 2014). It was also the 72nd straight month of growth.

Money at 30: 5 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Making a Large Purchase

Making large purchases can certainly be exciting but, at times, it can also be quite scary. From pondering if you can afford something to questioning the difference between "want" and "need" to wondering if you're really getting a good deal, there's a lot to think about.

35% of Adult Workers Don't Have 401(k) Access

Given the many benefits 401(k)s offer, it's concerning that a good portion of adults don't currently have one and aren't eligible for one. A recent Pew study has found that 35% of private sector workers over the age of 22 aren't currently offered an employer-sponsored 401(k) plan.

Walmart Brings "Meal Kits" to Stores with More to Come

Over the past few years, services like Blue Apron have gotten people cooking again. Positioning themselves as an alternative to eating out and as an easy way to cook gourmet meals at home without stocking your pantries with tons of ingredients, this space itself has grown tremendously — although individual players have felt the effects of market crowding. Additionally, while these services may not be as pricey as some restaurants, shipping...

Ranking the Cities with the Highest Average Credit Card Debt

Credit card debt in the U.S. exceeded $1 trillion last year. A new study takes a closer look at which cities in the United States have the highest average credit card balances. Coming in first place was the District of Columbia. In D.C. the average credit card balance is $7,442.

Top 10 Personal Finance Articles of the Month — February 2018

As usual, this month’s list includes a couple Dyer News Top 10 mainstays as well as a few first-timers. Without further ado, below is my list of the top 10 personal finance articles published in February of 2018, along with their title, author, and the site they originally appeared on.

Trump Plans Tariffs on Steel, Aluminum

Ultimately, if President Trump does enact the planned steel and aluminum tariffs, the United States could very well be headed for a trade war. Beyond the potential economic implications that would bring, it also puts the U.S. at risk of alienating key allies around the world.

Macy's Expanding Discount Store Concept

It's too early to tell whether Macy's play with Backstage will be enough to keep the chain above water for a while longer or whether it may just be rearranging deck chairs at this point. Anecdotally, salespeople at Macy's and other chain's have reported that customers have been making use of the "pick up in-store option" available on retailer's websites, which is also helping to drive sales. Perhaps between these...
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FedEx Announces Winners of 11th Annual 2023 Small Business Grant Contest

Nearly three months after the entry period ended, FedEx has announced the winners of its 11th annual Small Business Grant Content. This year's event saw more than $300,000 in funds going to a variety of small businesses across the nation. Last month, the company revealed 100 finalists, with that list now being narrowed down to just 10 winners. This year's grand prize winners included KindVR, The Cupcake Collection, Up In...
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Student Loan Benefit FinTech Summer Raises $6 Million

For years, student debt has been one of the most talked about financial topics. What's more, while the debt itself has become a major part of many Americans' lives, discussion of student loans has become political due to efforts to forgive certain loan repayments. However, while we wait for resolution on that front, a FinTech that brings student debt benefit solutions to employers and consumers has raised a new round...
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Imprint Launches Credit Cards from H-E-B and Central Market 

The FinTech Imprint is partnering with the popular Texas-based grocery chain H-E-B for a pair of new rewards credit cards. This week saw the launch of the H-E-B Visa Signature Credit Card as well as the Central Market Visa Signature Credit Card. With these two (nearly identical) options, customers will be able to earn rewards on groceries and beyond. First, both versions of the card earn up to 5% back on select...
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Health and Wellness Rewards Card Ness Partners with Whole30

In recent years, several unique rewards cards have come to market. These include offerings from FinTech startups as well as brands looking to do something special for their loyal fans. On that note, a recently-announced rewards credit card offering is now working with a popular brand to introduce new benefits for customers. This week, the Ness Card (which is issued by The Bank of Missouri) unveiled a new partnership with...
Choice Privileges Select Card

Choice Hotels, Wells Fargo Debut Choice Privileges Select Card

With spring well underway and the summer travel season now just around the corner, Choice Hotels and Wells Fargo have unveiled their latest co-branded credit card offering. Today, the two companies announced the Choice Privileges Select Mastercard. Carrying an annual fee of $95, this card will serve as the premium option in the hotel brand's new lineup. Looking at the Choice Privileges Select, it offers a mix of rewards categories....