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Survey: 72% of Consumers Resolve to Pay Down Debt in 2025

by Kyle Burbank
A recent survey asked consumers about their financial resolutions as 2025 approaches. About the survey results: According to a survey conducted by BadCredit.org, nearly three-quarters (72%) of consumers have a goal to pay down at least a portion of their debt in 2025. In particular, 49% say they intend to prioritize decreasing their credit card debt. As for how respondents plan to achieve this goal, 46% intend to increase their...
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Amazon Launches Amazon Autos Car-Buying Platform

by Kyle Burbank
The online retail behemoth Amazon is now allowing customers in select cities to buy their next vehicle using the site. About Amazon Autos: This week, Amazon announced the official debut of Amazon Autos. Using the platform, customers can view, finance, and arrange pick-up for new vehicles. At launch, Amazon Autos only supports one manufacturer: Hyundai. Moreover, the platform is currently only available to those in 48 U.S. cities across 26...
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Experian Officially Introduces "No Ding Decline" Card Marketplace

by Kyle Burbank
Those hoping to obtain a new credit card but have concerns about their approval may be interested in a new feature from Experian. About Experian's "No Ding Decline": This week, Experian has officially launched its No Ding Decline feature. Now, customers searching for credit card products in its marketplace will see offers with this option — meaning that, if customers aren't initially approved, they won't see a hard inquiry on...
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Frontier Airlines Announces Plans to Add First Class and More

by Kyle Burbank
Just in time for Travel Tuesday today, a budget airline has announced some big updates are on the way. About "The New Frontier": Today, Frontier Airlines unveiled what it's calling "The New Frontier." This initiative not only includes some new offerings on board its aircraft but also some incoming perks for loyal flyers. One of the biggest reveals is that Frontier will be adding First Class seating to its fleet....
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Quicken Introduces Emergency Document Locker Platform LifeHub

by Kyle Burbank
Quicken has debuted a new service that will not only help individuals store all of their important documents in one place but will also help their loved ones get the info they need in the future. About LifeHub: The personal finance software company Quicken has announced its latest product: LifeHub. This new platform is designed to allow users to compile their important information so that it's backed up and easy...
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Bilt Introduces Point-Earning Opportunity on House Purchases

by Kyle Burbank
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 need to work with an eXp agent to be eligible for the offer. When members...
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IRS Raises 401(k) Contribution Limit for 2025 Tax Year

by Kyle Burbank
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 Plan. For the 2025 tax year, the total employee contribution limit will be $23,500 for...
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Homebuyer Sentiment Continued Upward Swing in October

by Kyle Burbank
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 2022 and is up more than seven points since the end of last year. Moreover,...
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Best Western Debuts Two New Rewards Credit Cards

by Kyle Burbank
After pausing applications for their previous rewards card, the hotel chain Best Western has unveiled a new pair of rewards credit cards with a new issuer. About the Best Western cards: Best Western is partnering with First Bank & Trust and Mercury Financial to introduce two new co-branded credit cards. First up is the no-annual-fee Best Western Rewards Visa Signature Card. With this card, customers can 4x points on Best...
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Marriott Bonvoy Bold Card Launches Travel Contest

by Kyle Burbank
Chase and Marriott Bonoy have unveiled a special contest while continuing to offer its best-ever welcome bonus. About the welcome bonus and Bold Chat Court Contest: Marriott Bonvoy and Chase have launched a special opportunity called the Bold Chat Court contest. As part of this contest, 10 lucky travelers will be awarded 500,000 Marriott Bonvoy points (for a total of 5 million) as well as $5,000. For this contest, the...
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Bilt Adds 2 New Transfer Partners Including First 3:2 Transfer Rate

by Kyle Burbank
Bilt is once again expanding its travel transfer rewards program — and is even breaking the mold with one new partner. About the new additions to Bilt: This week, Bilt launched partnerships with two more travel brands: TAP Air Portugal and Accor. As a result, Bilt members will now be able to transfer their points to Miles&Go and ALL Reward, respectively. In total, Bilt now has 18 transfer partners including 13...
Fioney Top 10 Must-Read Personal Finance Articles Septemeber 2024
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Top 10 Personal Finance Articles of the Month — September 2024

by Kyle Burbank
Welcome to Fioney's look at the top 10 personal finance articles of the month. On the first Friday of each new month, we look back at some of our favorite posts published in the weeks prior and highlight them right here. This includes a mix of sites that have become staples of our lists as well as many first-timers. To start things off this month, we'll look at some articles...
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2024 SoFi Checking and Savings Review

by Kyle Burbank
Ever since I started taking an interest in the FinTech sector, one company whose name I’ve seen pop up over and over again is SoFi. Lately it seems as though that theme has been sent into overdrive as the company has not only become a household name thanks to its stadium naming rights deal but also because of the company’s continued product expansions. The most interesting development in my mind...