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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.…
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Audible Introduces New Lower Tier for Audiobook Subscription
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,…
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myFICO Adds Mortgage Score Simulator for Premier Members
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…
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Credit One Pays $10.2 Million to Settle California Civil Lawsuit
Credit One Bank has reached a settlement agreement with California District Attorneys regarding debt collection calls. About the Credit One-California Settlement: District Attorneys for Los Angeles, Riverside, San Diego, and Santa Clara counties in California have announced the resolution of a civil lawsuit filed against Las Vegas-based bank Credit One. This lawsuit accused Credit One…
