Category: Personal Finance
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Personal Finance
JetBlue Adds Peak Season Pricing for Checked Bag Fees
by Kyle Burbank
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, a $5 premium will apply to the first bag while a second carries a $10... Personal Finance
Varo Bank Introduces Line of Credit Option with Fixed Pricing
by Kyle Burbank
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 rather than charging interest. It will also be free of any late fees. As for... Personal Finance
Robinhood Reveals New Credit Card, Reimagined Flagship App
by Kyle Burbank
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 teased plans to release three different cards (a starter card, an everyday card, and a... Personal Finance
FundGuard Announces $100 Million Funding Round
by Kyle Burbank
A FinTech firm looking to modernize investment accounting has raised a new "mega-round." About the round: This week, FundGuard announced a $100 funding round. The Series C was led by Key1 Capital with participation from new investors Euclidean Capital and funds managed by Hamilton Lane. The round also included returning investors Blumberg Capital and Team8. To date, the company has now raised a total of $156 million including a Series B in... Personal Finance
United Airlines Introduced Mileage Pooling Option
by Kyle Burbank
United Airlines has launched a new feature that could help friends and families maximize their miles. About the new feature: This week, United unveiled a new miles pooling option. Now, MileagePlus members can invite other members to contribute miles to a joint account. Each pool can have up to five members (one leader and four others). While pool leaders must be 18 years old or older, other participants can be... Personal Finance
Pepper Rewards Announces Upcoming Gift Card Bonus Offers
by Kyle Burbank
The gift card rebate app Pepper has announced a slate of upcoming offers — in addition to their everyday rewards. About Pepper's current and upcoming offers: In celebration of March Madness (and beyond), Pepper Rewards is offering special limited-time discounts on gift cards from select brands. These particular deals are instant savings, meaning that users can essentially purchase discounted gift cards. For example, a current Jersey Mike's promotion will allow... Personal Finance
Lessons From a First-Time Home Buyer: The Problem with Appraisal Gaps
by Kyle Burbank
Amazingly, when my wife and I recently purchased our very first home, the process couldn't have gone smoother. Alas, that was not the case for our sister and brother-in-law. A day after they told us that their offer had been accepted on a house, they hit us back to say that the acceptance had since been rescinded as the owner feared an appraisal gap. Now, you may be thinking 1)...