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Allegiant Officially Completes Acquisition of Sun Country Airlines
Just a few months after announcing their merger plans, two leisure-centric airlines have officially closed the deal. About Allegiant’s Acquisition of Sun Country (and What Customers Can Expect) Earlier this year, Allegiant revealed that it was acquiring Sun Country Airlines for approximately $1.5 billion. As of this week, that transaction has now closed. While the…
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Vanguard to Add Morningstar Name to Several Index Funds
Dozens of Vanguard index funds and corresponding exchange-traded funds (ETFs) will soon see updated names. About Vanguard’s Morningstar Update: Soon, several Vanguard funds will adjust their official names to include Morningstar. The change will take place in July of this year and will impact all equity index funds that track Morningstar indexes. For example, the…
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Chase Details Latest Young Adults Banking Solution Efforts
Chase has announced that it is accelerating its efforts to tailor its products to meet the banking needs of young adults. About Chase’s Young Adult Survey and Efforts: The U.S.’s largest bank is looking to expand by bringing more young adults into the fold. This week, Chase released the results of a survey it conducted…
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WalletHub Study Highlights Cities with Most Affordable Rent
A new study crunched the numbers to see which U.S. cities had the most — and least — affordable average rental rates. About the Affordable Rent Study: The personal finance site WalletHub recently released its latest list of the cities where rent is the most affordable. To arrive at these rankings, the site first looked…
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Experian Expands “No Ding Decline” Program to Personal Loans
One of the big three credit bureaus is giving consumers a way to shop for loans without the threat of a decline impacting their credit score. About Experian No Ding Decline for Personal Loans: This week, Experian announced that it was rolling out its No Ding Decline promise to personal loan products. Now, customers can…
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PNC Rolls Out TotalRewards Loyalty Perk Program
PNC customers can now unlock extra benefits and offers as part of the new PNC TotalRewards Program: About PNC TotalRewards: This week, PNC announced the official launch of PNC TotalRewards. This “relationship-based loyalty program” brings bonus benefits to customers, with three elite status tiers: Silver, Gold, and Platinum. TotalRewards status tiers are determined by a…
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United Airlines Announces Increase to Checked Baggage Fees
Ahead of the summer travel season, United has revealed changes to its checked luggage pricing. About United’s Checked Baggage Price Hike: Effective for tickets purchased on or after today, checking bags on United will cost more. Now, the first checked bag on domestic routes will cost $50, while a second will cost $60. This marks…
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Sam’s Club Announces Price Hikes on All Annual Memberships
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…
