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Power Emerges from Stealth Mode with $16.1 Million Round
When a FinTech startup begins its life, it's fairly common for it to go under the radar. In fact, some companies seem to prefer this, opting to stay in "stealth mode" until the time is right — such as announcing a product launch or fundraising. That's the case with a FinTech startup called Power, which is now letting the world know about its service. This week, Power announced its exit...
Economic News
American Consumers Added $67.1 Billion to Credit Card Debt in Q2
As 2022 rolls on, American consumers are now piling on more credit card debt. According to the latest Credit Card Debt Study from WalletHub, credit card debt among U.S. adults increased by $67.1 billion during the second quarter of 2022. That marks the largest increase seen during a Q2 and is 50% higher than the $44.9 billion in debt consumers added in Q2 2021. Furthermore, the site notes that the...
FinTech News
Mercury Debuts IO Company Card for Startups
A FinTech banking platform meant to help startups manage their money as they scale is getting into the credit card game. This week, Mercy announced the launch of the IO card. Issued by Patriot Bank, the card carries no annual fee and has 30-day repayment terms. The IO card earns 1.5% cashback on all purchases, including international transactions. Earned cashback is then automatically deposited when all settled transactions are paid...
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Robinhood Debuts "Investor Index" with App's Most-Owned Stocks
Since the brokerage app Robinhood launched in 2015, its seen more than its fair share of media attention. In addition to high-profile coverage of the company's own missteps, there's also been plenty of focus on what types of investments the app's users are pouring their money into. Now, Robinhood has announced the launch of its Investor Index that will provide a bit more insight on that topic. The new Investor...
Credit Card News
American Express Introduces Amex Round-Up Charity Feature
A major credit card issuer will soon offer cardholders an easy way to increase their charitable giving. American Express has announced the launch of Amex Round-Up — a service that will enable cardholders to round-up their purchases and donate the change to the charity of their choice. The new feature will be rolling out to select U.S personal Card Members "in the coming weeks." At this time, only Primary Card...
Personal Finance News
Experian Boost Beta Adds Rent Payment Reporting Feature
As many Americans are now aware, the United States credit system has some notable flaws. Among them is the fact that, in order to build credit, you typically need someone to extend you credit, creating a bit of a "Catch 22." Additionally, even though consumers might regularly pay bills for utilities, cell phones, and rent on time, such payments traditionally had no impact on their credit. That's where Experian's Boost...
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