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Walmart Offering 50% Off Annual Walmart+ Membership
Those looking to join Walmart+ can currently do so at a discount. About the Walmart+ Limited Time Offer: For a limited time, new Walmart+ members can join for half the regular annual cost. Through July 15th, Walmart is offering a one-year membership for $49 — versus the regular $98 fee. Note that this offer is not…
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BNPL Platform Klarna to Launch Mobile Phone Plans in the U.S.
The “buy now, pay later” platform Klarna is readying to launch a new venture: a mobile phone plan. About Klarna’s Mobile Phone Plans: Klarna is entering the world of mobile phone service. The company is partnering with Gigs to debut an unlimited phone plan with uncapped data, talk, and texting. While this new plan will…
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Southwest Airlines Reveals New Checked Baggage Fees
With Southwest Airlines’ new baggage policy now in effect, the carrier has revealed its pricing for checked luggage. About Southwest’s Checked Bag Fees: In March, Southwest announced that it would be discontinuing its popular no checked baggage fees perk for many travelers. However, at the time, they didn’t state how much they would be charging…
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Target Adds Markup-Free Shipt Benefit for Circle 360 Members
Target is rolling out a new benefit for members of its Circle 360 subscription that could save them money beyond the retailer itself. About the Shipt No Markups Delivery Benefit for Target Circle 360: This week, Target revealed its Target Circle 360 members could now take advantage of same-day delivery via Shipt — but without…
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National Personal Finance Challenge Finalists Revealed
Next month, 34 teams of students from 28 states will compete in the 14th annual National Personal Finance Challenge (NPFC). About the Event and Finalists: After an initial round that saw nearly 17,500 high school-aged students competing, the Council for Economic Education has announced the finalists for this year’s NPFC. The 14th annual event is…
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Frontier Airlines Adds Companion Travel Benefit for Elite Flyers
A budget airline is bringing a valuable new perk to its most frequent flyers. About the New Benefit: This week, Frontier Airlines announced the launch of a new unlimited companion travel benefit. Now, Frontier Miles Platinum and Diamond elite status customers will be able to book a (nearly) free ticket for a friend or loved…
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Survey: Pet Owners Spend Average of $1,750 Annually on Pets
A recent survey from ValuePenguin found that the majority of pet owners end up spending more per year on their furry friends than they anticipated. About the Survey Results: According to a survey of 2,000 pet owners, 61% admit that taking care of their animals ends up being more expensive than they thought. Moreover, on…
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Average FICO Credit Score Falls Slightly Year-Over-Year
A new report from FICO shows that the average credit score for American consumers recently dipped. About the Latest Average Credit Score Data: According to the latest data from FICO, the average credit score in the United States has fallen. Now, the average stands at 715. That’s down two points from last April and down…
