Personal Finance News
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Chime Rolls Out New Instant Loans Feature
The popular neobank Chime is introducing a new feature that will provide customers with quick access to extra funds. About Instant Loans: This week, Chime announced the launch of Instant Loans. With this option, customers will be able to borrow up to $500 with a fixed interest rate. Plus, rather than requiring a credit check…
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Wyndham Launches Rewards Debit Card Powered by Galileo
In a twist, the popular hotel brand Wyndham is unveiling not a new rewards credit card but a co-branded rewards debit card. About the Wyndham Rewards Debit Card: This week, Wyndham announced the launch of the Wyndham Rewards Debit Card — which it says is an industry first for major hospitality brands in the United…
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Southwest Airlines to Begin Charging for Checked Bags
A popular airline perk is largely being discontinued later this year. About the changes: Today, Southwest Airlines unveiled “changes to drive revenue growth and reward its most loyal customers.” This includes adding checked bag fees for most customers. Starting May 28th, 2025, customers lacking Rapid Rewards A-List status, those without a Rapid Rewards Credit Card,…
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YouTube Introducing Premium Lite Subscription Tier to the U.S.
As rumored, YouTube is bringing a new tier of its Premium service to viewers in the United States. About YouTube Premium Lite: YouTube is rolling out a cheaper version of its popular Premium service. Today, the site announced that it would begin piloting Premium Lite in the United States. With Premium Lite, viewers will enjoy…
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CFPB Drops Suits Against Capital One, Solo Funds
With major changes underway at the U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), the agency has now dropped several cases it had in the works. What’s happening: Several cases filed by the CFPB against banks, lenders, and FinTechs in recent months are now being withdrawn. This comes as acting CFPB Director Russell Vought in conjunction with the Department…
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Southwest Announces Latest Companion Pass Flash Promotion
For a limited time, Southwest fliers can score a promotional Companion Pass, good for use later this year. About the offer: Southwest Airlines is bringing back its popular Companion Pass flash offer. First, customers can register for this promotion and must book a flight (one round-trip or two one-way) on the airline between now and…
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GasBuddy Introduces Pay with GasBuddy+ MasterCard Debit Card
The popular app GasBuddy is rolling out a new and improved version of its gas rewards debit card. About Pay with GasBuddy+: GasBuddy has announced the launch of the Pay with GasBuddy+ card. This debit card builds upon the previous Pay with GasBuddy card with some new features. Most notably, in contrast to the original…
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Insurtech Platform Orion180 Launches FLEX Home Insurance
The insurtech firm Orion180 has unveiled its latest home insurance product. About FLEX Home Insurance: Orion180 has introduced a new home insurance product called FLEX. According to the company, these policies are fully customizable and can be tailored to a customer’s needs. With FLEX, customers can select specific coverage options. For example, a policyholder might…
