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Money Management
Amazon Prime Introduces New Fuel Savings Perk
Amazon's uber-popular Prime membership is gaining a new benefit — with a tease of more to come. About the new benefit: Amazon Prime users can now save 10¢ per gallon at select gas stations. Specifically, this includes BP, Amoco, and AMPM locations in the United States — of which there are approximately 7,000. According to Amazon, this new benefit is expected to save the average Prime member nearly $70 per...
Homes
Lessons From a First-Time Home Buyer: The Things You Don't Think About
I like to think that my wife and I were quite thoughtful, careful, and diligent when it came to buying our home. Not only did we visit the house a few times before making an offer — and taking the time to inspect various elements on each visit — but we also got a comprehensive inspection completed before closing. For the most part, that's all worked out well for us,...
Money Management
HoneyBook Introduces HoneyBook Finance for Small Businesses
The independent business CRM platform HoneyBook has unveiled its latest offering: HoneyBook Finance. About HoneyBook Finance: HoneyBook has rolled out a new money management platform for small and independent businesses. This suite of financial tools combines a business checking account and debit card with cashflow management and payment tools. With these features, business owners can manage all of their finances in one place. The HoneyBook Finance features will also integrate...
Personal Finance News
SoFi Partners with Top Athletes for "Give Her Credit" Campaign
SoFi is launching a new initiative focused on women's financial independence — and partnering with two professional athletes as part of the campaign. About Give Her Credit: This week, the FinTech bank SoFi announced that it was working with tennis all-star Venus Williams as well as the WNBA's Cameron Brink to introduce Give Her Credit. The timing of the launch coincides with the 50th anniversary of the Equal Credit Opportunity...
Credit Card News
Amazon Increasing Credit Card Offers for Prime Big Deal Days
With Amazon's next big sale event on the horizon, the online megaretailer is offering increased welcome bonuses for its rewards credit cards. About the offers and the Prime cards: Starting October 8th, Amazon will celebrate Prime Big Deal Days (not to be confused with Prime Day). As part of this promotion, the site has also revealed special limited-time offers for new Amazon credit card customers. From now until October 31st,...
FinTech News
PayPal Rolls Out PayPal Everywhere Initiative, Updated Debit Card
PayPal is looking to expand its reach with a new initiative and a more rewarding debit card product. About PayPal Everwhere and debit card: While PayPal is best known as an online payment option, the platform is giving consumers more reason to use it in-store as well. This includes debuting an updated debit card with enhanced cashback rewards. Now, PayPal customers can use their PayPal debit card to earn 5%...
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