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United Airlines Introduced Mileage Pooling Option
United Airlines has launched a new feature that could help friends and families maximize their miles. About the new feature: This week, United unveiled a new miles pooling option. Now, MileagePlus members can invite other members to contribute miles to a joint account. Each pool can have up to five members (one leader and four…
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Pepper Rewards Announces Upcoming Gift Card Bonus Offers
The gift card rebate app Pepper has announced a slate of upcoming offers — in addition to their everyday rewards. About Pepper’s current and upcoming offers: In celebration of March Madness (and beyond), Pepper Rewards is offering special limited-time discounts on gift cards from select brands. These particular deals are instant savings, meaning that users…
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CFPB Finalizes Rule to Cap Credit Card Late Fees at $8
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has announced that a new rule will soon limit the amount that large credit card issuers will be able to charge for late fees. About the new rule: This week, the CFPB announced that it had finalized a rule regarding credit card late fees. Under this rule, issuers that…
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Reddit Announces Plans to Allow Redditors to Buy Its IPO Stock
Reddit has revealed more details about its planned initial public offering (IPO), including offering shares to users. About the IPO details: In an S-1 filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Reddit laid out some details about its IPO plans. As part of this, the site notes that it intends to allow Redditors (a…
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American Airlines Announces Checked Baggage Fee Hikes
A major domestic airline recently announced increased baggage fees for customers. About AA’s new baggage policies: American Airlines is increasing its checked bag fees in a few ways. Now, customers on domestic flights (including Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rice, and the U.S. Virgin Islands) will need to pay $35 for their first checked bag when booked…
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Survey: 80% of Americans Regret Their Financial Choices
With layoffs recently impacting the tech, media, and other sectors, a new survey from Quicken looks at whether workers are prepared for such changes and how Americans feel about their financial decisions. About the survey: Quicken’s survey of more than 1,000 U.S. adults found that 80% had regrets about their financial choices. Specifically, the biggest…
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Americans Expected to Spend $25.8 Billion This Valentine’s Day
According to an annual report released by the National Retail Federation (NRF), American consumers are set to spend an estimated $14.2 billion on their partners this Valentine’s Day. About the survey results: Ahead of the 14th, the NRF has released the 2024 version of its annual survey looking at Valentine’s Day spending. This year, consumers…
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Neon Money Club Launches Dating App for Those with Good Credit
The FinTech Neon Money Club has announced a unique offering: a dating app that puts an emphasis on credit scores. About SCORE: Just in time for Valentine’s Day, Neon Money Club has announced the launch of SCORE — a dating app for those with good credit. According to the platform’s FAQ page, “good credit” is…
