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Credit Card News by Kyle Burbank
Rakuten is celebrating its Japanese roots with a limited-edition credit card design that features a popular anime property. About the Rakuten NARUTO SHIPPUDEN Card Design: Fans of the global anime NARUTO SHIPPUDEN may be tempted to apply for the Rakuten American Express Card. For a limited time, new cardholders can select a special card design…
Personal Finance News by Kyle Burbank
Southwest’s evolution is set to continue in 2027 with some big changes to the Rapid Rewards program, elite tiers, and Companion Pass eligibility. About the Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards Changes: Starting on January 1st of next year, Southwest Airlines’ Rapid Rewards will see a number of updates. First, the carrier’s elite status tiers will be…
Credit Card News by Kyle Burbank
A new slate of credit cards will offer enhanced rewards to BMW owners. About the New BMW Mastercard and More: This week, U.S. Bank announced the debut of redesigned credit card products from BMW, MINI, and BMW Motorrad. Each of these new cards features rewards tailored to BMW/MINI drivers — including the ability to double the…
FinTech News by Kyle Burbank
The company Upgrade has become the latest FinTech to pursue becoming a bank. About Upgrade’s Application: This week, Upgrade revealed that it has submitted an application to the Nevada Financial Institutions Division to become an industrial loan bank. The FinTech also applied with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). If approved, Upgrade Bank would be… Featured Articles

Home Buying Tips
by Kyle Burbank
For the past 18 months, I’ve been writing about my experience 1) buying a home and then 2) discovering everything that being a homeowner entails. Along the way, I’ve covered some topics that I’d never heard anyone else really talk about and have developed a few tips that I think others could learn from. That’s… 
Credit Card Tips
by Kyle Burbank
Each year for the past several years, I’ve shared a look at “what’s in my wallet” and how I’ll be using each of the rewards credit cards I have. In 2024, my strategy actually saw some decently sized changes thanks to product changes, further lifestyle shifts, and more. Therefore, I was excited to write all… 
Best of the Web
by Managing Editor
Welcome to Fioney’s look at the top 10 personal finance articles of the month. On the first Friday of each new month, we look back at some of our favorite posts published (or updated) in the weeks prior and highlight them right here. This includes a mix of sites that have become staples of our… Latest News
by Kyle Burbank
Rakuten is celebrating its Japanese roots with a limited-edition credit card design that features a popular anime property. About the Rakuten NARUTO SHIPPUDEN Card Design: Fans of the global anime NARUTO SHIPPUDEN may be tempted to apply for the Rakuten American Express Card. For a limited time, new cardholders can select a special card design… by Kyle Burbank
Southwest’s evolution is set to continue in 2027 with some big changes to the Rapid Rewards program, elite tiers, and Companion Pass eligibility. About the Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards Changes: Starting on January 1st of next year, Southwest Airlines’ Rapid Rewards will see a number of updates. First, the carrier’s elite status tiers will be… by Kyle Burbank
A new slate of credit cards will offer enhanced rewards to BMW owners. About the New BMW Mastercard and More: This week, U.S. Bank announced the debut of redesigned credit card products from BMW, MINI, and BMW Motorrad. Each of these new cards features rewards tailored to BMW/MINI drivers — including the ability to double the… by Kyle Burbank
The company Upgrade has become the latest FinTech to pursue becoming a bank. About Upgrade’s Application: This week, Upgrade revealed that it has submitted an application to the Nevada Financial Institutions Division to become an industrial loan bank. The FinTech also applied with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). If approved, Upgrade Bank would be… by Kyle Burbank
Rove is expanding its rewards program with the help of Cardlytics. About the Rove-Cardlytics Partnership: Recently, Cardlytics announced that its Rewards Platform would be integrated into Rove, making it even easier for customers to earn airline miles. Now, Rove members can link their credit or debit cards to earn Rove Miles on select purchases. Then,… by Kyle Burbank
Amex is not only announcing a significant expansion of its Centurion Lounge Network but is also revealing its largest location yet. About the New Amex Centurion Lounge Locations: Today, American Express unveiled what it’s calling the “largest Centurion Lounge Network expansion to date.” First, a brand new Centurion location is coming to Newark Liberty International… by Kyle Burbank
A FinTech brokerage has officially launched its latest AI tool. About M1 Advisor: This week, M1 introduced M1 Advisor. Billed as a fiduciary AI financial advisor, the new tool is built into the platform and can offer personalized insights to clients. The AI-powered M1 Advisor will be able to view information across clients’ various M1… by Kyle Burbank
Six years after first introducing a cashback credit card, Venmo is completely revamping the product with new rewards categories and more. About the Updated Venmo Credit Card: The Venmo Credit Card (issued by Synchrony Bank) has been completely reimagined. Now, cardholders can earn up to 4% cashback, with additional options to earn 3% back. Headlining… by Kyle Burbank
IHG — the company behind such brands as Holiday Inn, Voco, InterContinental, Kimpton, and more — has unveiled a brand new premium rewards credit card, while also revamping its existing co-branded cards. About the New IHG One Rewards Premier Select Credit Card and Updates: Chase and IHG have revealed an addition to their co-branded credit… by Kyle Burbank
The growing personal finance app Monarch has announced a new acquisition, while also highlighting a major milestone. About Monarch’s Acquisition of MBI: Today, Monarch revealed that it had acquired the company MBI (formerly known as HMBradley). As MBI CEO Zach Bruhnke explains, while the neobank then known as HMBradley ended customer services in 2023, the… 






