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Walmart and Sam's Club Stores Adding Tap-to-Pay Options
A major tap-to-pay holdout is finally ready to roll out the technology to its retail stores. About Walmart’s Tap-to-Pay Rollout Walmart has announced that it will soon be updating its Walmart and Sam’s Club stores to accept tap-to-pay. In turn, customers will be able to use mobile wallets such as Apple Pay, Google Pay, and…
2026 SoFi Checking and Savings Review
Ever since I started taking an interest in the FinTech sector, one company whose name I’ve seen pop up over and over again is SoFi. That was later sent into overdrive as the company has not only become a household name thanks to its stadium naming rights deal but also because of the company’s continued…
SuperMoney's AI Scores High Marks on Personal Finance Test
SuperMoney is showing off its Sense AI, detailing how the tool scored high marks on a 1,000-question quiz. About SuperMoney’s Sense AI Test: The personal finance app SuperMoney recently put its agentic AI assistant to the test, asking it to answer the CFP Board’s 2026 Principal Knowledge Topics 1,000-question benchmark. According to the company, in…
Bilt Partnering with Equinox, Launching "Bilt for the Committed"
Bilt is adding a new fitness partner to its lineup and delivering new benefits for members. About the Bilt and Equinox Partnership: Today, Bilt and the popular, premium fitness brand Equinox announced a new partnership. Moreover, the two are teaming up for a new campaign they’re calling “Bilt for the Committed.” This includes exclusive benefits…
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Guide to No Annual Fee Credit Cards
When it comes to rewards credit cards, you really can’t beat a no-annual-fee option. Sure, there are premium cards with hefty annual fees that may still be worth it, but, overall, there are plenty of advantages to not having to worry about such things. For one, there’s less pressure to ensure that you’re getting every…
My Personal Credit Card Strategy for 2025
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…
Lessons From a First-Time Home Buyer: Announcing My New (and Free) Homebuyer’s Guide
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…
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Walmart and Sam's Club Stores Adding Tap-to-Pay Options
A major tap-to-pay holdout is finally ready to roll out the technology to its retail stores. About Walmart’s Tap-to-Pay Rollout Walmart has announced that it will soon be updating its Walmart and Sam’s Club stores to accept tap-to-pay. In turn, customers will be able to use mobile wallets such as Apple Pay, Google Pay, and…
SuperMoney's AI Scores High Marks on Personal Finance Test
SuperMoney is showing off its Sense AI, detailing how the tool scored high marks on a 1,000-question quiz. About SuperMoney’s Sense AI Test: The personal finance app SuperMoney recently put its agentic AI assistant to the test, asking it to answer the CFP Board’s 2026 Principal Knowledge Topics 1,000-question benchmark. According to the company, in…
Bilt Partnering with Equinox, Launching "Bilt for the Committed"
Bilt is adding a new fitness partner to its lineup and delivering new benefits for members. About the Bilt and Equinox Partnership: Today, Bilt and the popular, premium fitness brand Equinox announced a new partnership. Moreover, the two are teaming up for a new campaign they’re calling “Bilt for the Committed.” This includes exclusive benefits…
American Airlines to Bring Back Seatback Entertainment Systems
American Airlines has announced plans to give passengers back something they removed long ago: a seatback screen. About American’s Incoming Upgraded Cabins: Today, American Airlines revealed plans that will impact its narrowbody airplane fleet. The airline intends to install “state-of-the-art” seatback entertainment systems in every class of service. Previously, AA stopped installing screens on many…
Financial Advisor Platform Finny Introduces "Pay-as-You-Grow"
A platform built for financial advisors is aiming to make their services more accessible with a revamped pricing scheme. About Finny and “Pay-as-You-Grow”: This week, Finny announced the launch of its new “Pay-as-You-Grow” pricing. Now, customers will have access to a suite of Finny tools for a base of $50 per month plus “a small…
Robinhood Ventures Fund II Launches Initial Public Offering
Robinhood’s second venture fund has officially launched its IPO. About Robinhood Ventures Fund II: Yesterday (August 13th), Robinhood Ventures Fund II went public. True to its name, this is the second fund from Robinhood Ventures and is now trading under the ticker symbol $RVII. While the IPO priced shares at $25, they closed at $24.44…
Study: Consumers Redeemed $60.9 Billion in Credit Card Rewards
Recently released data shows how Americans racked up and redeemed billions in credit card rewards. About the Credit Card Rewards Data: The Electronic Payments Coalition has just revealed data… from 2024. In total, cardholders in the United States redeemed $60.9 billion worth of rewards — which amounts to an average of $558 per credit card-owning household….
Cadre Founder's Latest Venture Ellis Raises $10 Million
A FinTech hailing from Cadre founder Ryan Williams has emerged from stealth and announced a round of funding. About Ellis and Its Funding Round: Recently, Ellis launched, announcing that it had also closed $10 million in funding. The seed round was led by First Round Capital with participation from Kearny Jackson, 645 Ventures, Harlem Capital,…
Amex Sets Resy Credit Expansion Date as Tock Integration Begins
Soon, select American Express credit card members will have even more places to use their Resy credit. About the Resy-Tock Integration and Credit Expansion: Resy’s addition of Tock restaurants, wineries, and more has officially begun. According to the company, over 25,000 venues from Tock can now be accessed via Resy. In turn, Amex’s Resy credits will…
YouTube Announces Upcoming Adjustments to Partner Program
Starting next year, YouTube will be making some changes to how creators earn money on the platform. About the YouTube Partner Program Updates: This morning, YouTube revealed some key updates to its revenue-sharing YouTube Partner Program. First, the platform is set to double the watch time/views component that determines channel eligibility. Previously, creators needed to…

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