Personal Finance News
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Ally Introduces Free Program Rooted in Money Psychology
Ally Financial is launching a new financial wellness program called Money Roots. About Money Roots: Money Roots is a free financial program grounded in money psychology. The tool is meant to help consumers better understand their money mindset. From there, they can also learn how these mindsets impact their financial decisions including spending, saving, and…
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SoFi Offering Limited Time 401(k) Rollover Bonus
SoFi is encouraging employees to roll over their 401(k)s by offering a special matching offer. About the SoFi 401(k) rollover bonus: For a limited time, customers can earn a 1% match when rolling over a 401(k) to a SoFi IRA. This means that those who roll over $50,000 can earn a $500 bonus, rolling over…
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Survey: 25% of Retirees Still Paying Off Credit Card Debt
A new survey from Nationwide finds that a significant number of retirees are facing financial complications. About the survey: Recently, Nationwide commissioned Harris Poll to survey adult investors — including a cohort of retirees — about their finances. Unfortunately, the results weren’t particularly good news. First, 31% of retirees say that they anticipated being less…
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Discover Bank Debuts Balance+ Overdraft Feature for Debit Card
Discover Bank is rolling out a new feature that could help those customers living paycheck-to-paycheck. About Balance+: This week Discover announced Balance+ for its checking accounts. Using this option, Discover customers can overdraw their checking (via debit card purchase) by up to $200 without incurring fees. However, to qualify for this feature, accountholders must have…
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California Personal Finance Education Bill Signed Into Law
The state of California will soon be rolling out a financial literacy course as part of its high school curriculum. About the bill: California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed Assembly Bill 2927 — better known as the Personal Finance Education bill — into law. This follows the bill’s passage in the state Senate and Assembly…
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Amazon Prime Day Returning July 16 and 17
The 10th Amazon Prime Day will be held next month, bringing millions of deals to Prime members. About the upcoming Prime Day: Amazon’s popular Prime Day will return on July 16th and 17th. The latest event will be offered in the United States as well as the United Kingdom, France, Japan, and more than a…
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Starbucks and Marriott Bonvoy Announce Rewards Partnership
Two popular loyalty programs are joining forces to reward travelers (and keep them caffeinated). About the partnership: Starting this week, Starbucks Rewards and Marriott Bonvoy members will be able to link their accounts and earn bonus rewards. First, those with linked accounts will earn Double Stars during stays at participating Marriott Bonvoy properties. If a…
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Pepper App Offering 10% Off Lowe’s Gift Cards for Father’s Day
The cashback app Pepper Rewards has a special deal in place for Father’s Day weekend. About the offer: Starting today and running through this weekend, Pepper is offering a 10% instant discount on Lowe’s gift cards — in addition to the regular 5% back. As a result, users can purchase a $50 gift card for…
