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Discover Bank Discontinues New Account Applications
Eight months after Capital One completed its acquisition of Discover, applications for Discover banking products have been discontinued. About Discover Bank’s Application End: As first noticed by Doctor of Credit, Discover Bank is no longer accepting new account applications, including those for checking and savings accounts. Instead, the landing page for those services directs customers…
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Stats Show Vast Majority of BNPL Holiday Shoppers Paid On Time
“Buy Now, Pay Later” service Afterpay has released new data that suggests an overwhelming number of its users are making on-time payments. About Afterpay’s Holiday Report: According to Afterpay, 96% of customers in the United States who used the company’s Pay-in-4 service to make a purchase between Black Friday and Cyber Monday last year paid…
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Allegiant Airlines Announces Planes to Merge with Sun Country
Two budget airlines known for bringing passengers to popular vacation destinations are planning to merge. About the Allegiant-Sun Country Merger: On Sunday, Allegiant Airlines announced plans to acquire Sun Country Airlines. The cash and stock transaction values the latter airline at approximately $1.5 billion. The combined airline will be the leading “leisure-focused” U.S. airline, serving…
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Survey Finds Lack of Financial Literacy Costs Adults $948 a Year
The latest survey from the National Financial Educators Council (NFEC) puts a dollar figure on financial literacy failings. About the NFEC Survey Results: Each year, the NFEC asks U.S. adults: “During the past year, about how much money do you think you lost because you lacked knowledge about personal finances?” In 2025, when averaging the 1,200…
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Survey: Financial Resolutions in Fashion Again, Even If Most Fail
With the year coming to an end, a new survey asked Americans about their financial-related resolutions. About the New Year’s Resolution Survey Results: Recently, QuestionPro conducted a survey (commissioned by Beyond Finance) of 2,000 Americans, asking them about their upcoming resolutions — and how their past plans panned out. First, according to the survey, 83% of…
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JetBlue to Open First Lounge Location at JFK Later This Month
A new era for JetBlue is about to begin as the carrier prepares to open its first lounge location. About JetBlue BlueHouse at JFK: Dubbed the BlueHouse, JetBlue’s first-ever airport lounge is nearly ready to begin welcoming guests. The inaugural location will debut at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport on December 18th in…
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Chase Premieres Sapphire Lounge by The Club in Las Vegas
The latest Sapphire Lounge by The Club location has opened in Sin City’s airport. About the New Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club at LAS: Chase’s Sapphire Lounge network has made its hotly anticipated arrival at Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas. The new location officially opened its doors on December 3rd and can…
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Hilton Updates Honors Program with New Tier, Lowered Milestones
Hilton Honors is getting an update for 2026, making it easier for members to obtain status while also introducing a new top tier. About the Changes to Hilton Honors Next year, Hilton’s loyalty program Hilton Honors will add a new elite tier: Diamond Reserve. Members who reach this top status will enjoy such perks as…
