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Stay ahead of the curve with the latest personal finance news. Our team of financial experts curates the latest news, trends, and analyses impacting your money. We’ll keep you informed on the stories that matter most to your financial well-being.

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Personal Finance News

Sam's Club Announces Price Hikes on All Annual Memberships

by Kyle Burbank
A popular warehouse club is raising its annual fee once again. About Sam's Club's Membership Price Increase: This week, Sam's Club notified members that it will soon be increasing the price of its annual membership. Effective starting May 1st, the price for the base Club membership will increase $10 to $60 per year. Similarly, the cost for a Plus membership will rise from the current $110 per year to $120...
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Personal Finance News

WalletHub Study Ranks U.S. States by Average Citizen Tax Burden

by Kyle Burbank
Just in time for the 2026 tax filing due date, a new study highlights the total tax burden that residents of different states face. About the Tax Burden by State Results: The personal finance site WalletHub has released its list of states with the highest and lowest tax burdens. To arrive at these figures, the site considered three types of tax: property tax, individual income tax, and total sales/excise tax....
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Personal Finance News

Average FICO Credit Score Decreases for Third Straight Year

by Kyle Burbank
The latest FICO Score Credit Insights report finds that the average credit score ticked down once again. About the Latest Average Credit Score Report: According to the latest FICO data, the average American credit score is now 714. That's down one point from last year and continues a slide that started in 2023 when the average score peaked at 718. This also marks the lowest average score since 2021. Meanwhile, the...
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Personal Finance News

Delta Updates "20-Minute Bag Guarantee" Luggage Policy

by Kyle Burbank
A popular Delta policy is getting an update — but remains mostly intact. About Delta's 20-Minute Bag Guarantee and the Adjustment When Delta SkyMiles members check a bag on a domestic itinerary, the airline guarantees that their luggage will arrive at the baggage claim carousel within 20 minutes of the flight's arrival at the gate. To back this up, in the event of a delay, passengers can file a claim...
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Personal Finance News

GasBuddy Data Shows Average Gas Price Rose 51¢ in Past Week

by Kyle Burbank
With the conflict in Iran impacting oil supply, gas prices in the United States spiked over the past week. About the Rise in Average Gas Price: According to data collected by GasBuddy, the average price for a gallon of unleaded gasoline increased by 51.1¢ over the last week. The average is currently at $3.45 versus $2.94 last week. Moreover, the price of diesel rose 85.9¢ in the past week to...
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Personal Finance News

Jennifer Hudson, Credit One Team on Personal Finance Game

by Kyle Burbank
Credit One Bank is partnering with an Oscar winner to launch a financial education tool. About Cards on the Table (and Jennifer Hudson's Involvement): With March being Credit Education Month, Credit One has teamed up with talk show host, American Idol contestant, and EGOT winner Jennifer Hudson to roll out a new financial literacy game. Called Cards on the Table, this free activity shares financial tips and fun facts, while...
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Personal Finance News

Audible Introduces New Lower Tier for Audiobook Subscription

by Kyle Burbank
Amazon-owned audiobook platform Audible is rolling out a new lower-cost subscription plan in the U.S. and elsewhere. About Audible Standard Plan: Today, Audible announced the debut of its Standard membership plan. This new option is now available to customers in the United States, as well as the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, Germany, and France. Additionally, testing is underway in other global markets. Priced at $8.99 in the U.S., the Standard...
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Personal Finance News

myFICO Adds  Mortgage Score Simulator for Premier Members

by Kyle Burbank
The Fair Isaac Corporation (much better known as FICO) has officially launched a new feature built for prospective homeowners. About myFICO's Mortgage Score Simulator Tool: This week, FICO revealed the addition of a new mortgage score tool to its myFICO platform. With the FICO Mortgage Score Simulator, users can better prepare to purchase a house by getting a greater understanding of what their credit scores will look like for lenders. While...
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2025 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. That was later 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 is SoFi’s acquisition of Golden Pacific...
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A Look at How Rakuten (Ebates) Works in 2026

by Kyle Burbank
Since taking an interest in personal finance, one site I’ve come across again and again is Rakuten, formerly Ebates. If you’re still unfamiliar, Rakuten is a cashback site — and is the largest of its kind by far, boasting deals from over 3,500 retailers. Its popularity has endured even with the odd Rakuten re-branding and the platform remains one of my most-used money-saving tools. Since joining Rakuten / Ebates some...
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Credit Card News

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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Credit Card News

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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Credit Card News

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...