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  • Charles Schwab Launches Teen Investor Account Option

    Charles Schwab Launches Teen Investor Account Option

    Brokerage firm Charles Schwab is introducing a new account aimed at the next generation of investors. About the Schwab Teen Investor Account: Recently, Charles Schwab announced the debut of a Teen Investor account. This new option is a joint account between a parent/legal guardian and teens aged 13 to 17. With a Teen Investor account,…

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  • United Airlines Announces Increase to Checked Baggage Fees

    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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  • Lessons From a First-Time Home Buyer: DIY Until You Can’t

    Lessons From a First-Time Home Buyer: DIY Until You Can’t

    When it comes to tackling household projects, I think it’s safe to assume that most homeowners see two potential paths: hiring someone to do it for them or doing it themselves. Yet, I’m here to argue that there’s a third, hybrid option. In fact, it’s the approach my wife and I just took. I like…

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  • Sam’s Club Announces Price Hikes on All Annual Memberships

    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

    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

    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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  • Venmo Expands to Allow Sending Payments to PayPal Users

    Venmo Expands to Allow Sending Payments to PayPal Users

    Venmo’s payment network is growing by more than 200 million, thanks to a new update. About Venmo’s PayPal Payment Feature This week, Venmo announced that it was expanding its peer-to-peer payment platform. Now, Venmo users are able to send funds to PayPal accounts. This includes users in 90 markets where PayPal operates. To send payments…

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  • FinTech Greenlight Launches First Physical Product: GPS Tracker

    FinTech Greenlight Launches First Physical Product: GPS Tracker

    The family banking app Greenlight is expanding, debuting its first-ever physical product. About Greenlight Safe Family: Recently, Greenlight announced the launch of Greenlight Safe Family. This new line of GPS-enabled, screen-free devices helps families protect their loved ones. Currently, the company offers models for children, seniors, and dogs. In addition to GPS tracking capabilities, Greenlight…

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