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Experian Officially Launches Smart Money Checking Account
The credit bureau Experian is expanding its platform and introducing a new checking product. About the account: After an initial soft launch, today, Experian officially announced its new Smart Money digital checking account and debit card. The account will integrate with Experian Boost. When customers use their Smart Money debit card to pay for Boost-supported…
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Credit Bureaus Make Free Weekly Credit Reports Permanent
The three major credit bureaus in the United States have announced that consumers will be able to access their credit reports for free going forward. What’s happening: This week, Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion confirmed that the pandemic-era feature that allows consumers to obtain their credit reports up to one time per week will now be…
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The Creative Ladder, Robinhood Partner on Financial Education
A rising nonprofit and a well-known FinTech are working together to bring financial education to blossoming creatives. About the partnership: Recently, The Creative Ladder announced a partnership with the investment app Robinhood. Together, the two will provide financial education tools to the organization’s community. As part of the partnership, Robinhood will sponsor a four-part virtual…
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Southwest’s Limited-Time Companion Pass Offer Returns
Those looking to get a taste of Southwest’s famed Companion Pass can currently participate in a limited-time promotion. About the offer: Southwest Airlines is once again giving flyers a chance to claim a limited-time Companion Pass. To qualify, Rapid Rewards members must first register for the promotion and book either one round-trip flight or two…
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MNN and Magnifi Launch “Money Assistant” Podcast with “AI” Twist
Money News Network and the investment app Magnifi have announced the launch of a new podcast. About the show: This week, MNN and Magnifi launched the new podcast Money Assistant. According to the show’s marketing, the show is hosted by Nichole Lapin alongside Nichole LApIn (with emphasis on the ‘A’ and ‘I’). In reality, Lapin…
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Zillow Home Loans Piloting 1% Down Payment Program
With mortgage rates on the rise, Zillow Home Loans has announced a program it says will make homeownership available to more buyers. About the program: Today, Zillow Home Loans announced its new 1% Down Payment program. As the name implies, this option will allow borrowers to put as little as 1% down in order to…
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Finnair Announces Adoption of Avios as Its Loyalty Currency
Finnish airline Finnair has announced some major changes to its loyalty program, including adopting a new point currency. About the change: Finnair has announced that, starting in early 2024, its Finnair Plus program will make Avios its official loyalty currency. In doing so, the airline will retire its current Finnair Plus points. As they explain,…
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Apple Card Savings Accounts Surpass $10 Billion in Deposits
Apple’s latest financial service is off to a hot start, with the tech firm announcing that deposits have broken through a major milestone. What’s happening: Recently, Apple announced that their high-yield saving account called Apple Card Savings had reached more than $10 billion in deposits. This achievement comes less than four months after the account…
