Author: Fioney Staff
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Priceline VIP Rewards Credit Card Introduces PricePoints Feature
Late last year, the travel booking site Priceline in partnership with Barclays introduced the Priceline VIP Rewards Visa. Now, the card is adding a new feature with a somewhat unique benefit for cardholders. This week, the two companies announced the debut of PricePoint. With this feature, customers will be able to earn points on Priceline…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Alloy Announces Additional $52 Million for Series C
A FinTech that helps other FinTechs as well as banks to better automate their decision-making process has raised more money on top of its recent “megaround.” Last week, Alloy announced that it had raised another $52 million, with the latest round valuing the company at $1.55 billion. These funds add to the company’s previously-announced $100…
