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Personal Finance News
Apple Card to Offer High-Yield Savings Account
by Fioney Staff
One of the largest companies in the world is set to introduce a new financial tool to its millions of customers. This week, Apple announced that it would soon be launching a high-yield savings accounts for Apple Card customers. Once it debuts, cardholders will be able to automatically deposit the Daily Cash they earn from their Apple Card purchases into their savings account. Additionally, customers will be able to deposit...
Economic News
Year over Year Inflation is Highest in These U.S. Cities
by Fioney Staff
Following a tumultuous two years that saw the United States economy crater before building back in the face of a pandemic, the biggest economic story of the past several months has been inflation. According to the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics report, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 8.2% between September 2021 and September 2022 on a national scale. However, in some cities around the country, the rate of inflation...
FinTech News
Current Banking App Adds Cryptocurrency Trading
by Fioney Staff
It wasn't that long ago that buying and selling cryptocurrencies required consumers to navigate a number of unfamiliar platforms and systems. However, that has long since changed with the advent of Coinbase and, later, the integration of crypto trading into other popular FinTech offerings. The latest example of the latter comes from Current, which will now allow customers to buy and sell select cryptocurrency assets. This week, Current debuted its...
FinTech News
FinTech Upgrade Now in Top 25 U.S. Credit Card Issuers
by Fioney Staff
Nearly three years ago, Upgrade debuted its first credit card offering aptly named Upgrade Card. Since then, the company has regularly added to its slate of cards, landing it a spot on the list of the Top 50 U.S. Credit Card Issuers according to a Nilson Report. Now, the October 2022 edition of that list finds Upgrade moving from the top 50 to the top 25. Not only did Upgrade...
Small Business Tips
8 Ways to Make Small Business Saturday a Success
by Fioney Staff
It’s almost here once again: this year’s Small Business Saturday will be held on November 26th. With the now 12-year-old holiday continually gaining popularity and importance, it’s imperative that entrepreneurs across the nation take advantage of this retail holiday — especially given the challenging few years we’re all faced. Even if you’re just learning about this special day now, the good news is that it’s not too late for you...
Personal Finance News
American Express Celebrating Members Week Through Friday
by Fioney Staff
American Express cardholders who enjoy saving money, dining out, and/or catching concerts will definitely want to see what the card issuer has up its sleeve this week as the company celebrates its customers. From October 10th through October 14th, 2022, Amex is holding its annual Members Week with unique offers, opportunities, and more. Card members with either consumer or small business cards who are in the United States will be...
Best of the Web
Top 10 Personal Finance Articles of the Month — September 2022
by Fioney Staff
It’s time again for one of my favorite features here on Dyer News: a look at the top 10 personal finance articles of the month. To kick things off, we'll look at articles related to saving money. Then, we'll talk the talk of personal finance (including money myths, debates, and dangerous phrases). After that, we'll close things out with a look at living with less, spending your emergency fund, and...