Personal Finance News
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Survey: 74% of Shoppers Buy Unnecessary Items on Social Media
A new survey from WalletHub highlights the impact that social media can have on consumers’ finances and shopping habits. About the survey: Headlining the survey’s findings is the fact that nearly three-quarters (74%) of respondents report that they’ve made impulse purchases of unnecessary items on social media. Furthermore, 63% say they regret purchases they’ve made…
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EarnIn Announces Erasure of $10.6 Million in Consumer Debt
The on-demand pay app EarnIn has teamed up with ForgiveCo to eliminate a chunk of consumer debt. About the debt alleviation: EarnIn has revealed that the company has relieved more than $10.6 million in consumer debt. According to a press release, this primarily consisted of credit card debt and auto loans. Specifically, this debt relief…
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Brokerage App Public and ID Platform CLEAR Launch Partnership
A FinTech trading app and a biometric identification company are teaming up. About the partnership: This week, Public and CLEAR announced a new partnership. Now, members will have the option of verifying their identity with CLEAR when opening a brokerage account with Public. As a result, Current CLEAR customers will also enjoy an expedited onboarding…
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Chime Introduces MyPay Cash Advance Feature
The popular neobank Chime is adding a new feature that will allow users to access their paycheck funds even earlier. About MyPay: This week, Chime announced the launch of MyPay. With this new feature, customers will be to request up to $500 of their pay ahead of their regular payday. As Chime notes, MyPay is…
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Aura Survey Highlights Online Security Habits of Americans
A new survey shares some insights into how Americans manage their online passwords — and what types of personal information/data they most worry about leaking. About the survey: Online security platform Aura has released the results of a new study. The survey itself was conducted by The Harris Poll, with participation from 2,099 adults in…
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Pepper Rewards Offering Spring Project-Themed Bonus Mission
Pepper Rewards has announced its latest special offer, allowing users to earn bonuses on select gift card purchases. About the offer: For a limited time, Pepper Rewards users can earn a bonus when buying gift cards from select brands. Specifically, this batch of bonus brands includes several stores perfect for spring projects and cleaning. The…
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Survey: 76% of Gen Zers Reports Experiencing Financial Stress
In conjunction with Financial Literacy Month, a new survey from Greenlight highlights financial stress and other money matters among those of different generations. About the survey: Greenlight recently surveyed 2,310 Americans ranging from ages 10 to 59 and asked them about their financial wellness. Specifically, the survey broke respondents into general groups, including Gen Alpha…
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JetBlue Adds Peak Season Pricing for Checked Bag Fees
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,…
