Personal Finance News
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Best Buy Launches Amazon Prime-esque Membership Plans
Ahead of its annual Fourth of July sale, Best Buy has launched its new My Best Buy memberships. About the plans: This week, retailer Best Buy announced the debut of a tiered membership rewards program. First, the free tier of My Best Buy will remain. Those who sign-up (as well as existing members) will enjoy…
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CLEAR Announces New Partnership with Alaska Airlines
Alaska Airlines frequent flyers can now enjoy a new discount on a membership to CLEAR, allowing them to save time at airport security. About the partnership: Today, CLEAR announced that it had sealed a partnership with Alaska Airlines, resulting in a new offer for flyers. Now, Alaska Mileage Plan members can sign up for CLEAR…
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70% of First-Time Homebuyers See Ownership as Wealth Building
The past few years have proven to be an interesting time for those looking to buy a home. Between a global pandemic and interest rates flipping from record lows to multi-year highs, some might have assumed that episode would only further grow the cohort of Americans who were content to rent indefinitely rather than buy.…
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Youth-Focused Neobank App Step Introduces 5% APY Offer
An all-in-one financial platform aimed at young adults is hiking the interest rate that customers can earn on their money. In fact, Step will now enable users to earn a rate that’s more than 12 times the national average. Effective now, Step is offering up to 5% APY on savings (up to $250,000 in funds).…
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48% of Americans Worry About Money in Banks Following Failures
Following a series of bank failures in recent weeks, some Americans may be wondering about just how safe their deposited funds are. With that in mind, a new poll from Gallup sought to measure banking consumer confidence — and compare those results to a pair of 2008 surveys. According to the poll, a total of…
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Debt.com Highlights Finance TikTok Creators with New Award
When most people think of TikTok, they likely think of teenagers doing viral dances or perhaps imagining some of the various dangerous “challenges” that have often made national news. Despite this, the controversial app has proven to be a diverse source for not only entertainment but also information. Now, one site has taken it upon…
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Half of Americans Cite Finances as Hurdle to Achieving Bucket List
Do you have a “bucket list” of your own? If so, you’re certainly not alone. However, your ability to achieve these items may be impacted by outside factors, including your finances. According to a new survey from online bank Ally, 84% of adults report having a bucket list — meaning goals they want to reach…
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Apple Card Savings Account Rolls Out Offering 4.15% APY
Last fall, Apple announced plans to expand its line-up of financial products by adding a high-yield savings account option for Apple Card customers. Now, that offering is here as Apple Card Savings is now availalbe to Apple Card customers. At launch, the new account earns a rate of 4.15% APY. After setting up a Savings…
