Capital One CreditWise Now Uses TransUnion FICO Score (Previously VantageScore)
Capital One has made changes to its CreditWise program. Previously the credit score provided was a TransUnion VantageScore, this is…
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Bilt Complicates Paying Rent Out Of Network
Bilt has sent out an e-mail to members stating the way you pay for rent (if paying out of network)…
Justice Department Says CFPB Will Be Streamlined, Not Dismantled
Lawyers for the Justice Department have stated that the Trump Administration plans to streamline the CFPB rather than dismantle it…
CFPB No Longer Forwarding Complaints To Financial Institutions
CFPB was recently ordered to shut down and employees were told to do no work. Some people seemed to think…
Barclays & Wyndham Renew Cobranded Card Relationship
Barclays & Wyndham have reached a new long term agreement that will see Barclays continue to issue the Barclay Wyndham…
Hyatt To Acquire Playa Hotels & Resorts For $2.6 Billion
Hyatt has announced plans to acquire all outstanding shares of Playa Hotels & Resorts for $13.50 per share or approximately…
CFPB Ordered To Shut Down, Employees Told To Do No Work
On February 1st Rohit Chopra was fired from his role as CFPB head. President Trump then installed Russell Vought as…
Loungepedia (LoungeBuddy Alternative) Launches.
American Express acquired LoungeBuddy in 2019 and then closed it down in 2024/2025. There is now a new tool called…
Ally To Sell Credit Card Portfolio To CardWorks/Merrick Bank
Ally and CardWorks, Inc (and its wholly-owned bank subsidiary, Merrick Bank) have entered into a definitive agreement to for CardWorks…
Venetian & Palazzo Now Bookable With Hyatt Points, With A Catch
The Venetian and Palazzo can now be booked using Hyatt points. Unfortunately there are two things that make this not…