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Chime Rolls Out New Instant Loans Feature

by Kyle Burbank
The popular neobank Chime is introducing a new feature that will provide customers with quick access to extra funds. About Instant Loans: This week, Chime announced the launch of Instant Loans. With this option, customers will be able to borrow up to $500 with a fixed interest rate. Plus, rather than requiring a credit check to qualify, Chime utilizes other data sources to determine eligibility. In fact, the neobank notes...
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Wyndham Launches Rewards Debit Card Powered by Galileo

by Kyle Burbank
In a twist, the popular hotel brand Wyndham is unveiling not a new rewards credit card but a co-branded rewards debit card. About the Wyndham Rewards Debit Card: This week, Wyndham announced the launch of the Wyndham Rewards Debit Card — which it says is an industry first for major hospitality brands in the United States. In contrast to the Wyndham Earner credit cards, which are issued by Barclays, this...
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Southwest Airlines to Begin Charging for Checked Bags

by Kyle Burbank
A popular airline perk is largely being discontinued later this year. About the changes: Today, Southwest Airlines unveiled "changes to drive revenue growth and reward its most loyal customers." This includes adding checked bag fees for most customers. Starting May 28th, 2025, customers lacking Rapid Rewards A-List status, those without a Rapid Rewards Credit Card, or those who fly on the airline's Business Select fares will be charged for the...
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YouTube Introducing Premium Lite Subscription Tier to the U.S.

by Kyle Burbank
As rumored, YouTube is bringing a new tier of its Premium service to viewers in the United States. About YouTube Premium Lite: YouTube is rolling out a cheaper version of its popular Premium service. Today, the site announced that it would begin piloting Premium Lite in the United States. With Premium Lite, viewers will enjoy an ad-free experience on most YouTube videos — or, as YouTube Chief Product Officer Johanna...
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CFPB Drops Suits Against Capital One, Solo Funds

by Kyle Burbank
With major changes underway at the U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), the agency has now dropped several cases it had in the works. What's happening: Several cases filed by the CFPB against banks, lenders, and FinTechs in recent months are now being withdrawn. This comes as acting CFPB Director Russell Vought in conjunction with the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) have moved to terminate hundreds of agency employees and halt other...
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Southwest Announces Latest Companion Pass Flash Promotion

by Kyle Burbank
For a limited time, Southwest fliers can score a promotional Companion Pass, good for use later this year. About the offer: Southwest Airlines is bringing back its popular Companion Pass flash offer. First, customers can register for this promotion and must book a flight (one round-trip or two one-way) on the airline between now and February 20th, 2025. Then, they must travel by March 31st in order to claim a...
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GasBuddy Introduces Pay with GasBuddy+ MasterCard Debit Card

by Kyle Burbank
The popular app GasBuddy is rolling out a new and improved version of its gas rewards debit card. About Pay with GasBuddy+: GasBuddy has announced the launch of the Pay with GasBuddy+ card. This debit card builds upon the previous Pay with GasBuddy card with some new features. Most notably, in contrast to the original card which could only be used at gas stations, the new product allows for purchases...
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Personal Finance News

Insurtech Platform Orion180 Launches FLEX Home Insurance

by Kyle Burbank
The insurtech firm Orion180 has unveiled its latest home insurance product. About FLEX Home Insurance: Orion180 has introduced a new home insurance product called FLEX. According to the company, these policies are fully customizable and can be tailored to a customer's needs. With FLEX, customers can select specific coverage options. For example, a policyholder might start with basic coverages, including fire and lightning damages but then select additional perils, such...
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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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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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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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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...
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PayPal Debit Card Review: Earn Stackable 5% Cash Back

by Kyle Burbank
In recent weeks, PayPal debuted an updated debit card product (perhaps you've seen the incessant Will Ferrell commercials for it during football games?). With the launch of this card, the company known for online payments is encouraging customers to pay with them anywhere. To encourage such behavior, the debit card allows cardholders to earn 5% cashback — although, as you can imagine, there are some important restrictions on that. So,...