Personal Finance News
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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…
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WalletHub Study Ranks U.S. States by Average Citizen Tax Burden
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…
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Average FICO Credit Score Decreases for Third Straight Year
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…
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Delta Updates “20-Minute Bag Guarantee” Luggage Policy
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.…
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GasBuddy Data Shows Average Gas Price Rose 51¢ in Past Week
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…
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Jennifer Hudson, Credit One Team on Personal Finance Game
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.…
