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Bilt Introduces Point-Earning Opportunity on House Purchases
The platform that enables renters to earn rewards is now rolling out a program where those buying a home can score points. About the program: Bilt Rewards has announced a new offering where members can earn Bilt Points while purchasing a home. This feature comes via a partnership with eXp Realty. In turn, members will…
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IRS Raises 401(k) Contribution Limit for 2025 Tax Year
The Internal Revenue Service is revising its contribution limits for 401(k) and similar plans in 2025 — although the limits for IRAs will remain in place. About the limit changes: Recently, the IRS announced that it was changing the employee annual contribution limit for 401(ks), 403(bs), governmental 457 plans, and the federal government’s Thrift Savings…
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Homebuyer Sentiment Continued Upward Swing in October
Despite home prices remaining high, consumer sentiment on the housing market continued to climb last month. About the index increase: The latest update to Fannie Mae’s Home Purchase Sentiment Index (HPSI) saw another increase. Specifically, the index rose 0.7 points in October 2024, hitting 74.6. This marks the highest point for the index since February…
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Study Highlights States Seeing Largest Auto Loan Rate Increases
A recent study found that auto loan rates in certain states have increased by more than 2% in the last quarter. About the results: New data from the personal finance site WalletHub found that auto loan rates increased in all but four states between the second and third quarter of this year. As the site…
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Bask Bank Adjusts Miles-Earning Savings Account Rate Downward
A bank that allows you to earn airline miles instead of interest is now lowering its rate. About the changes: Recently, Bask Bank made an update to its Mileage Savings Account. Previously, customers could earn 2.5 miles for $1 saved annually. This means that someone who held $10,000 in their account would earn a total…
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CLEAR Plus Pilots Paid Curb-to-Gate Assistance Service Option
CLEAR is introducing two VIP service options exclusively for CLEAR Plus members. About CLEAR Ambassador Assist: The biometric identity verification service CLEAR is now offering new services that will allow travelers to gain VIP assistance. Dubbed CLEAR Ambassador Assist, this platform allows customers to book Curb-to-CLEAR or Curb-to-Gate services. With each of these options, a…
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Survey: 85% Review Card Statements for Unauthorized Charges
With the holiday shopping season approaching, a new survey asked consumers about their online shopping and digital security habits. About the survey findings: According to a new survey conducted by CardRates, several online shoppers are making security a priority as we head into the holiday retail season. Although 72% of respondents say that shopping online…
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Apple Celebrates 10 Years of Apple Pay, Announces New Features
In honor of Apple Pay’s 10th anniversary, Apple has teased some upcoming additions to the popular service. About Apple Pay’s incoming features: It’s now been 10 years since Apple first introduced its mobile wallet solution, Apple Pay. Since then, the offering has grown to 78 markets, 11,000 bank and network partners, and “hundreds of millions…
