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IRS Expanding Direct File Tool for 2025 Tax Filing Season
In time for the 2025 tax filing season, the Internal Revenue Service will be expanding Direct File in a few different ways. About the expansion: The IRS has some major expansion plans for its Direct File service. First, after a 12-state pilot last year, the tool will be available in twice as many states next…
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Marriott Bonvoy and Uber Adjust Linked Point-Earning Rates
Marriott Bonoy and Uber have announced some big updates to their partnership that will impact customers. About the changes to the Marriott Bonvoy-Uber partnership In the coming weeks, those who link their Marriott Bonvoy and Uber accounts will see changes to the points they earn. Now, those customers will earn 2 points per dollar spent…
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Synchrony Expands CareCredit with Albertsons Partnership
Synchrony is teaming up with Albertsons to increase acceptance of its healthcare credit product. About the expansion: Recently, Synchrony revealed that its CareCredit card would now be accepted at Albertsons Companies Inc. stores including Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, ACME, Shaw’s, and Jewel-Osco. In total, nearly 2,200 Albertsons Companies locations will participate in this partnership. At these…
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Goldman Sachs Reportedly Selling GM Credit Card to Barclays
Goldman Sachs is reportedly nearing a deal to offload its General Motors credit card portfolio to a bank they previously beat out for the program. About the reported deal: According to Bloomberg, Goldman Sachs is close to sealing a deal with Barclays to take over their GM credit card business. While the agreement has yet…
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Bilt Partners with Walgreens for Automatic FSA/HSA Program
Bilt has announced a unique partnership with Walgreens that will not only mean bonus points for members but could also help them make use of their Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA) benefits. About the partnership and program: This week, Bilt and Walgreen launched a new program together. With this feature, when…
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Walmart+ Introduces New Burger King Perk for Members
Walmart is bringing a new perk to its paid membership program via an intriguing partnership. About the new benefit: This week, Walmart and Burger King announced a new benefit for Walmart+. Now, Walmart+ members can get 25% off orders they place via the BK App or BK.com. What’s more, this discount can be used up…
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Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines Merger Moving Foward
Nine months after Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines announced plans to merge, the proposed deal has cleared a significant regulatory hurdle. What’s new: After reviewing the plans for Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines to merge, the U.S. Department of Justice has declined to block the transaction. However, since the deal includes two airlines, the U.S. Department…
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Real Simple Announces 2024 Smart Money Award Winners
Today, the personal finance site Real Simple unveiled the winner of its sixth annual Smart Money Awards, which includes awards for banking, credit card, investment, and other financial products. For the first time this year, the site also partnered with Investopedia to assess numerous platforms and tools to arrive at their honorees. About the awards…
