Author: Fioney Staff
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Robinhood Raises APY on Uninvested Cash to 3% for Gold Users
With interest rates on the rise after yet another Federal Reserve rate hike, the popular stock trading app Robinhood is upping the amount customers can earn on their cash. Effective as of last week. Robinhood customers who opt into the brokerage cash sweep program can earn up to 3% APY on their uninvested funds. Specifically,…
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Future Raises $5.3 Million for Climate Change-Fighting Debit Card
A FinTech looking to help consumers make more eco-conscience purchasing choices has announced a fresh round of investment, This week, Future revealed a $5.3 million investment. The seed round was led by Accomplice, while Active Impact Investments, Techstars Ventures, Urban Impact Ventures, and Climate Capital also participated alongside author and activist Baratunde Thurston. With the…
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Credit Bureaus Once Again Extend Free Weekly Credit Reports
An offer that was introduced at the beginning of the pandemic has once again been extended. This week, the three major credit bureaus in the United States — Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion — announced that they’d be continuing their free weekly credit report program for consumers. Now, the feature will be valid until the end…
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Marriott Bonvoy Unveils New Cobranded Cards From Amex, Chase
In a much-expected move, Marriott Bonvoy has announced the launch of two new cards that will join their cobranded line up. These cards are the Marriott Bonvoy Bevy American Express card and the Marriott Bonvoy Bountiful Card from Chase. Both the Bevy and Bountiful cards earn 6x Marriott Bonvoy Points on purchases at participating Marriott Bonvoy…
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Small Business Banking App Lili Introduces Lili Academy
Oftentimes, when people think of the “entrepreneur spirit,” they assume it means striking out completely on your own. While setting your own course and working for yourself can be key reasons why individuals elect to start a small business, the truth is that there’s no shame in seeking some help. Luckily, there are now a…
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Vet Care Financing FinTech Scratch Raises $35 Million
With pet care being a necessity for millions of Americans, a startup that enables pet owners to get their furry friends the services they need by helping them finance the cost has closed a new round of funding. This week, Scratch Financial announced that it had raised $35 million. The Series C was led by…
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Ecommerce “CashBack” Platform Fondue Raises $10.5 Million
A FinTech that’s focused on replacing ecommerce coupon codes with a more beneficial solution has just secured a significant investment. This week, Fondue announced that it had raised $10.5 million. The seed round was led by Quiet Capital and Hanaco Ventures, while other participants included Infinity Ventures, Ground Up Ventures, Sugar Capital, Starting Line, R-Squared…
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Wyndham Enables Digital Tipping Powered by Béné
For those hotel guests who may have wished to directly tip staff members at a certain property but didn’t have any cash on hand, Wyndham — which not only operates a number of hotels under its own brand name but also counts Days Inn, La Quinta, Super 8, and other chains under its umbrella —…
