Author: Fioney Staff
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Survey: 90% Want to Invest But 45% Aren’t Sure Where to Start
These days, there is certainly no shortage of investment options that consumers have. Furthermore, thanks to retail brokerages as well as mobile apps, the stock market is more acessible than ever. Nevertheless, a recent survey shows that many consumers still aren’t sure how to take advantage of these options. According to a report by the…
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Robinhood Cash Card Adds New Cashback Offers
Looking to earn cashback on some common purchases from major brands? A popular investment app has now added reward offers to its debit card product. This week, Robinhood announced a new feature called Cash Card Offers. With these specialized, brand-specific deals, cardholders can earn cashback on select purchases. In a blog post, the company wrote,…
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Month-Over-Month U.S. Inflation Flat in July 2022
For months, the top economic story has been inflation. In turn, the debuts of new inflation reports have become appointment viewing for economists and other observers. On that note, today’s release came with a bit of surprise and, overall, good news. According to the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index report, overall index…
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Income Verification Startup Truework Raises $50 Million
A company that helps lenders close loans with greater ease and speed has secured a significant funding round. This week, Truework announced that it had raised $50 million. The Series C was led by G Squared with participation from returning investors Sequoia Capital, Activant Capital, and Khosla Ventures as well as newcomers Indeed, Human Capital,…
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Capital One and REI Introduce New REI Co-op Mastercard
The popular outdoor retailer REI is changing up its co-branded credit card. After partnering with Capital One, the two companies have now unveiled the refreshed REI Co-op Mastercard. First, the REI Co-op Mastercard will earn 5% in rewards on all REI purchases. This includes regularly priced items as well as sale items, used gear, store…
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July Report: U.S. Economy Regains Jobs Lost During Pandemic
In March of 2020, following a month that saw unemployment fall to 3.5%, the United States economy shed 459,000 jobs. This was followed up by a massive 20.5 million job loss in April, bringing unemployment to 14.7%. Now, 27 months later, the U.S. has returned to that February 2020 high. According to the latest Bureau…
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Top 10 Personal Finance Articles of the Month — July 2022
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. First, we’ll look at two articles about saving money — in both senses of the term. After that, we’ll talk about investing for retirement. To close things out, we’ll also cover…
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American Express Global Pay for Small Businesses Launches
A new offering from American Express is aiming to make international business-to-business payments easier for owners. This week, the company announced the launch of Global Pay. Using this digital platform, U.S. small businesses can make secure B2B payments to suppliers in more than 40 countries. With the mobile-friendly service, businesses will be able to see…
