Author: Fioney Staff
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Klarna Officially Launches Klarna Card in the U.S.
Earlier this year, the popular “buy now, pay later” (BNPL) platform Klarna announced plans for a Klarna Card, opening a waitlist for the product. Today, the card is officially launched in the United States. Moreover, the company has also introduced a suite of Financial Overview features to its app. First, Klarna Card customers have the…
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Viola Credit Closes $700 Million Fund That Will Lend to FinTech Startups
A global alternative credit asset manage firm just raised a lot of money in hopes of partnering with financial startups. Viola Credit announced the closing of a $700 million fund. The fund — known as Viola Credit Alternative Lending Income Fund II — will focus on offering asset-based lending capital solutions to FinTechs, including those in…
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Small Businesses Note Long-Term Optimism Despite Current Challenges
With 2022 nearly halfway done already, this year has proven to be a volatile one for small business owners. Yet, a recent Chase survey of 1,000 small business owners found that, on the whole, these entrepreneurs are still feeling fairly positive about the future. That said, the 2022 Small Business Survey also highlighted some of…
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Credit Strong for Business Overview
For small business owners, business credit can be a bit of a mystery. Not only are there separate business credit bureaus but they often have different scoring models than those consumers are familiar with. Further complicating matters is that, in some cases, business owners will rely on their personal credit to obtain financing for their…
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WalletHub Names Best Hotel Rewards Program for 2022
With Memorial Day weekend upon us, the summer travel season is now getting underway. Unfortunately, thanks to record-high gas prices, those hitting the road for the holiday weekend might find themselves spending more than usual. However, when it comes to hotel stays, loyalty programs may help travelers save this summer and beyond. On that note,…
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Crypto Tax Platform ZenLedger Raises $15 Million
For years, the tax situation regarding cryptocurrencies has been a bit of a hot topic. In particular, despite not always providing the best guidance, the IRS has repeatedly upped its enforcement of crypto tax rules — even moving a question about crypto to a very prominent spot on the agency’s Form 1040. Now, a startup…
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Gas Prices Reach New Record Highs Ahead of Memorial Day Holiday
With the Memorial Day holiday weekend ahead, motorists are likely to be paying more to fill their tanks. According to the latest figures from GasBuddy, average gas prices hit new record highs this past week — marking the fifth week in a row that prices have climbed. The app’s data (collected from more than 150,000 stations…
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Progressive Announces “Driving Small Business Forward” Grant Program
Small business owners hoping to add some wheels to their operation may have a chance to do so thanks to a newly-announced grant opportunity. The well-known insurance provider Progressive has announced the launch of its Driving Small Business Forward grant program. Partnering with the accelerator Hello Alice, this program is specifically aimed at Hispanic entrepreneurs…
