Personal Finance News
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Majority of Americans Found 2022 to Be Economically Difficult
With 2022 coming to a close, many are now looking ahead to the new year. Unfortunately, it seems that some consumers have had a rough financial year that’s left them pessimistic about what’s ahead. According to Slickdeals’ survey of more than 2,000 Americans, 58% of respondents described 2022 as being “economically difficult.” This was a…
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Survey Finds Majority of Millennials Willing to Change Banks
As the year comes to a close and Americans set resolutions, it looks as though a number of consumers will be seeking a new banking account in 2023. A recent survey conducted by the FinTech M1 found that 71% of Millennials surveyed would consider changing their primary bank in order to receive a higher annual…
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Survey: 35% of Consumers Likely to Open Store Card for Holidays
With Christmas Eve coming up on Saturday, millions of Americans will be doing some last-minute holiday gift shopping this week. As they do, they’re sure to encounter offers from various retailers to open a store credit card. Oftentimes, these pitches will come with a discount or other perks that might appeal to shoppers in the…
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Study: States with the Highest Credit Card Debt-to-Income Ratios
One of the surprising financial developments during that pandemic is that average credit card debt actually declined thanks in part to Americans traveling less and using stimulus checks to pay down balances. However, with inflation and interest rates rising since then, balances have begun to rise once again. Recently, the site Upgraded Points released a…
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Best Western Rewards Reveals Holiday Bonus Point Opportunity
As millions of Americans gear up for their holiday travels, one well-known hotel chain has announced a new promotion that could yield customers some sizable bonuses. Between now and February 5th, Best Western Rewards customers can earn up to 20,000 bonus points over the course of four stays. After their first eligible stay, they’ll earn…
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Robinhood Reveals More Details on Upcoming Retirement Account
After officially announcing plans for retirement accounts during an earnings call last month, Robinhood has now revealed more details about the upcoming feature and opened a waitlist for customers. First, Robinhood Retirement will offer both Roth and Traditional IRAs to users. With these accounts, customers will be able to invest in stocks and ETFs. Additionally,…
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WalletHub Highlights 2022 Black Friday Trends and Best Deals
In just a few days, the 2022 holiday shopping season will officially kick off with Black Friday. Ahead of that date, the personal finance site WalletHub has released its latest annual report looking at the trends and top deals shoppers can expect this year. According to WalletHub’s findings, the retailer with the largest average discounts…
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Frontier Airlines Introduces “GoWild!” All-You-Can-Fly Annual Pass
Having lost out on the chance to acquire Spirit Airlines, Frontier is making a splash in a different way and offering flyers a unique opportunity. This week, the budget airline announced the launch of its GoWild! pass that essentially entitles passengers to 12 months of unlimited Frontier flights. What’s more, for a limited time, the…
