Category: Personal Finance News
Personal Finance News
Survey: 76% of Gen Zers Reports Experiencing Financial Stress
by Kyle Burbank
In conjunction with Financial Literacy Month, a new survey from Greenlight highlights financial stress and other money matters among those of different generations. About the survey: Greenlight recently surveyed 2,310 Americans ranging from ages 10 to 59 and asked them about their financial wellness. Specifically, the survey broke respondents into general groups, including Gen Alpha kids (10 to 13-year-olds), Gen Z teens (14 to 19), Millennial parents with Gen Alpha... Personal Finance News
JetBlue Adds Peak Season Pricing for Checked Bag Fees
by Kyle Burbank
JetBlue has introduced a new factor to its check baggage fees: peak season pricing. About the new policy: Recently, JetBlue updated its checked baggage policies to include demand-based pricing. Specifically, the cost to check a bag on the airline will now vary based on whether the travel dates are Off-Peak or Peak. For the latter, a $5 premium will apply to the first bag while a second carries a $10... Personal Finance News
United Airlines Introduced Mileage Pooling Option
by Kyle Burbank
United Airlines has launched a new feature that could help friends and families maximize their miles. About the new feature: This week, United unveiled a new miles pooling option. Now, MileagePlus members can invite other members to contribute miles to a joint account. Each pool can have up to five members (one leader and four others). While pool leaders must be 18 years old or older, other participants can be... Personal Finance News
Pepper Rewards Announces Upcoming Gift Card Bonus Offers
by Kyle Burbank
The gift card rebate app Pepper has announced a slate of upcoming offers — in addition to their everyday rewards. About Pepper's current and upcoming offers: In celebration of March Madness (and beyond), Pepper Rewards is offering special limited-time discounts on gift cards from select brands. These particular deals are instant savings, meaning that users can essentially purchase discounted gift cards. For example, a current Jersey Mike's promotion will allow... Personal Finance News
CFPB Finalizes Rule to Cap Credit Card Late Fees at $8
by Kyle Burbank
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has announced that a new rule will soon limit the amount that large credit card issuers will be able to charge for late fees. About the new rule: This week, the CFPB announced that it had finalized a rule regarding credit card late fees. Under this rule, issuers that have 1 million or more open accounts will only be able to charge a maximum... Personal Finance News
Reddit Announces Plans to Allow Redditors to Buy Its IPO Stock
by Kyle Burbank
Reddit has revealed more details about its planned initial public offering (IPO), including offering shares to users. About the IPO details: In an S-1 filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Reddit laid out some details about its IPO plans. As part of this, the site notes that it intends to allow Redditors (a nickname for users) to purchase shares at IPO prices. Specifically, the company says it intends... Personal Finance News
American Airlines Announces Checked Baggage Fee Hikes
by Kyle Burbank
A major domestic airline recently announced increased baggage fees for customers. About AA's new baggage policies: American Airlines is increasing its checked bag fees in a few ways. Now, customers on domestic flights (including Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rice, and the U.S. Virgin Islands) will need to pay $35 for their first checked bag when booked online or $40 if purchased at the airport. A second checked bag for these flights...