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Air Canada, Chase Revamp Aeroplan Credit Card with New Perks
The Chase Air Canada Aeroplan Card is getting a major refresh — and a higher annual fee. About the Aeroplan Credit Card Update: This week, Chase and Air Canada announced some sizeable updates to the carrier’s U.S. market Aeroplan credit card. First, the card has added $100 in credits for Air Canada purchases. This sum…
Chime Set to Acquire Stride Bank, Create Chime Bank
One of the largest neobanks has announced plans to purchase its partner bank. About Chime’s Acquisition of Stride Bank: This week, Chime announced that it had entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Stride Bank. Chime will pay $590 million in cash for the bank. Stride is a nationally chartered bank that was founded in…
Capital One Offering Lucrative Venture Rewards Welcome Bonus
A new Capital One Venture Rewards welcome bonus offer has arrived — and it’s an attractive one. About the Capital One Venture Card Welcome Bonus: Those eyeing the Capital One Venture Rewards card can currently claim a welcome bonus worth more than $1,000 in travel. New Venture card customers can now earn 75,000 bonus miles…
Revolut Gains OCC Conditional Approval for National Bank Charter
A United Kingdom-based neobank is one step closer to becoming a real bank in the United States. About Revolut’s Conditional Approval: In March, Revolut announced that it had filed an application to gain a U.S. bank charter. Now, the company has revealed that it has gained conditional approval from the U.S. Office of the Comptroller…
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5 Things I’ve Learned After Making 200 YouTube Videos
Over the weekend, I published a new video on YouTube. That might sound pretty mundane seeing as I do this approximately once a week — but, a day after posting, I learned that this particular posting wasn’t as routine as it seemed. Instead, unbeknownst to me, I had just reached a milestone: publishing my 200th…
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…
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…
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Air Canada, Chase Revamp Aeroplan Credit Card with New Perks
The Chase Air Canada Aeroplan Card is getting a major refresh — and a higher annual fee. About the Aeroplan Credit Card Update: This week, Chase and Air Canada announced some sizeable updates to the carrier’s U.S. market Aeroplan credit card. First, the card has added $100 in credits for Air Canada purchases. This sum…
Chime Set to Acquire Stride Bank, Create Chime Bank
One of the largest neobanks has announced plans to purchase its partner bank. About Chime’s Acquisition of Stride Bank: This week, Chime announced that it had entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Stride Bank. Chime will pay $590 million in cash for the bank. Stride is a nationally chartered bank that was founded in…
Capital One Offering Lucrative Venture Rewards Welcome Bonus
A new Capital One Venture Rewards welcome bonus offer has arrived — and it’s an attractive one. About the Capital One Venture Card Welcome Bonus: Those eyeing the Capital One Venture Rewards card can currently claim a welcome bonus worth more than $1,000 in travel. New Venture card customers can now earn 75,000 bonus miles…
Revolut Gains OCC Conditional Approval for National Bank Charter
A United Kingdom-based neobank is one step closer to becoming a real bank in the United States. About Revolut’s Conditional Approval: In March, Revolut announced that it had filed an application to gain a U.S. bank charter. Now, the company has revealed that it has gained conditional approval from the U.S. Office of the Comptroller…
Carnival Cruise Line Relaunches Credit Card with Barclays
After revamping its rewards program, Carnival Cruise Line is also relaunching its co-branded credit card. About the Carnival Rewards Mastercard: Barclays and Carnival have officially announced the debut of the new Carnival Rewards Mastercard. Billed as a “first-of-its-kind card in the cruise industry,” this new option replaces the former Carnival World Mastercard. Those with the previous…
Block Inc. Expands Cash App Score Access with Nova Credit
Soon, lenders will have access to a proprietary creditworthiness score thanks to a partnership between Block Inc. and Nova Credit. About Cash App Score and Nova Credit’s Distribution: For the first time, Block will allow other lenders to access its Cash App Score. The popular app is teaming up with Nova Credit to distribute this…
Walmart+ Introduces Three New In-Store Benefits for Members
Perks related to photo, auto, and money center services are now available to Walmart+ members. About the Latest Walmart+ Benefits: Recently, Walmart added some new benefits to its Walmart+ membership. First, members can enjoy 25 free 4×6 prints every month. To use this perk, customers can use the Walmart app to pull up their Walmart+…
Discover's Q4 2026 5% Bonus Category Picks Have Arrived
Updated on September 1, 2026 Discover is ready to close out the year with its Q4 5% bonus categories — and the one you’re probably thinking of isn’t among them. About Discover’s Q4 2026 Bonus Categories: As a new quarter approaches, Discover has announced its bonus category picks for Q4 2026. From October through December, cardholders…
Delta SkyMiles Reserve Card Debuts First-Time Enhanced Offer
Delta’s portfolio of SkyMiles credit cards are offering enhanced welcome bonuses — including one deal that’s never been offered before. About the Current Delta SkyMiles Credit Card Offers: Three of the Delta SkyMiles American Express cards are currently offering unique welcome bonuses. At the top of the list is the Delta SkyMiles Reserve American Express…
Bilt Rent Day for September 2026 Brings Back Virgin Transfer Bonuses
Updated on August 28, 2026 Bilt is technically giving members two transfer bonuses for Rent Day — and is partnering with an A-lister to raise money for charity. About the Virgin Atlantic Flying Club and Virgin Red Transfer Bonuses: On September 1st, Bilt members can earn up to a 100% bonus when transfering points to…

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