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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…
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Khan Academy Launches Free Financial Literacy Course
Those looking to learn about a number of financial topics now have a new resource to turn to. About the course: This week, Khan Academy announced a new financial literacy course. More accurately, the course is an expansion of a project first announced last year. While the version launched in December of last year included…
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Experian Announces Expansion of Experian Verify Program
Experian has announced that it’s expanded its real-time income and employment verification tool Experian Verify. About the update: This week, the credit bureau Experian revealed that it was widening the score of its Verify program. With Verify, applicants can opt to share information directly from their employer’s payroll service, allowing creditors to confirm employment and…
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MGM Announces New Partnership with Marriott Bonvoy
In a shakeup to the Las Vegas Strip’s hotel scene, MGM and Marriott Bonvoy have announced a new pact that will go into effect this fall. About the partnership: Last week, MGM and Hyatt announced that their long-held partnership would be coming to an end after September 30th. Today, MGM and Marriott Bonvoy revealed a…
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Walmart Announces Special Deals for Walmart+ Day
What’s a Prime Day? Walmart has announced some special offers for its own retail event: Walmart+ Day. About the offers: From July 11th through 13th, Walmart will celebrate Walmart+ Day. During this event, it will offer a number of deals on various items. While these sales are available to all shoppers, Walmart+ members can enjoy…
