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Fioney aims to help guide you to make the best decisions when it comes to the ever changing worlds of personal and small business finance.
Bilt Mastercard
FinTech News

Bilt Mastercard Now Available to All as Wells Fargo Joins as Issuer

by Fioney Staff
These days, several credit cards emphasize rewards in a variety of spending categories. However, one of the largest expenses that Americans face on a monthly basis has largely been left out of the credit card rewards conversation: rent. That's why, last year, Bilt Rewards was launched as a way for consumers to earn rewards on rent, including the introduction of a credit card that didn't penalize rent payments with fees...
Chase IHG Mastercards
Credit Card News

Chase and IHG Refresh Credit Card Line-Up, Add Business Credit Card

by Fioney Staff
When it comes to hotel chains, the Hiltons and Marriots of the world seem to get the most attention — including when it comes to co-branded credit cards. However, many forget that IHG is actually one of the top hotel groups in the world. Now, perhaps in a bid to re-establish some of its dominance, IHG has announced a complete refresh of its co-branded card line-up, which is issued by...
Jeeves app and desktop screenshots
FinTech News

Jeeves, A FinTech Startup for Startups, Raises $180 Million

by Fioney Staff
Following a record-breaking 2021, FinTech continues to show strength so far in 2022. Continuing that trend, a startup that offers banking-as-a-service products to other startups has closed a new megaround. Last week, Jeeves announced that it had closed an oversubscribed $180 million round. The Series C was led by Tencent along with participation from GIC, Stanford University, Andreessen Horowitz, CRV, Silicon Valley Bank, Clocktower Ventures, Urban Innovation Fund, and others. Impressively, this...
Bank of America Secured Business Credit Card
Small Business News

Bank of America Introduces New Secured Credit Offerings

by Fioney Staff
Just like many Americans, small business owners may find that their credit could use some improvement. Unfortunately, establishing positive credit can be a bit of a Catch 22. Additionally, by not using credit cards, entrepreneurs could be missing out on rewards that could then be used to reinvest in their businesses. With that in mind, Bank of America has announced new secured credit offerings, including the launch of a secured...
SoFi Invest logo
FinTech News

SoFi Debuts Auto Crypto Purchase Option for Direct Deposit Customers

by Fioney Staff
Despite some turbulent times, cryptocurrencies remain a popular topic and investment. In turn, the FinTech leader SoFi has announced a new feature that will allow customers to automatically invest in crypto when they receive direct deposit funds. With the new feature, SoFi Invest customers who also use the recently-launched SoFi Checking & Savings will be able to select a portion of each paycheck to be used to purchase crypto assets....
Finally logo
Small Business News

Small Business Accounting Platform Named Finally Raises $95 Million

by Fioney Staff
For small business owners, managing finances can be one of the most challenging and confusing tasks. Between worrying about cash flow, taxes, invoicing, and bookkeeping, there's plenty for entrepreneurs to concern themselves with — often taking them away from other business tasks. That's a big reason why a growing number of FinTechs have worked to create solutions for these small businesses. Among them is a company called Finally, which recently...
Robinhood Cash Card
FinTech News

Robinhood Announces Cash Card, Replaces Cash Management Offering

by Fioney Staff
More than two years after Robinhood officially launched its Cash Management account, the popular investment app is set to replace it with a new offering. Today, the company announced the impending debut of the Robinhood Cash Card. With the new card, users will be able to earn rewards and automatically grow their investment portfolio while making everyday debit purchases. According to a blog post on the company's site, the Robinhood...
PolcyGenius Founders
FinTech News

Insurtech Giant Policygenius Closes $125 Million Round

by Fioney Staff
As the FinTech sector has expanded over the years, new subsections of the space have grown as well. Among them is the "insurtech" field, which not only features startups offering traditional insurance products via new means but also features other businesses looking to improve the insurance-buying process through aggregation. One of the largest names in the latter category is Policygenius. Now, continuing to show its dominance, the platform has raised...
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Checking Account Review

2025 SoFi Checking and Savings Review

by Kyle Burbank
 Ever since I started taking an interest in the FinTech sector, one company whose name I’ve seen pop up over and over again is SoFi. That was later sent into overdrive as the company has not only become a household name thanks to its stadium naming rights deal but also because of the company’s continued product expansions. The most interesting development in my mind is SoFi’s acquisition of Golden Pacific...
Travelers with two Best Western Credit Cards
Credit Card News

Best Western Debuts Two New Rewards Credit Cards

by Kyle Burbank
After pausing applications for their previous rewards card, the hotel chain Best Western has unveiled a new pair of rewards credit cards with a new issuer. About the Best Western cards: Best Western is partnering with First Bank & Trust and Mercury Financial to introduce two new co-branded credit cards. First up is the no-annual-fee Best Western Rewards Visa Signature Card. With this card, customers can 4x points on Best...
Marriott Bonvoy card and a woman on vacation
Credit Card News

Marriott Bonvoy Bold Card Launches Travel Contest

by Kyle Burbank
Chase and Marriott Bonoy have unveiled a special contest while continuing to offer its best-ever welcome bonus. About the welcome bonus and Bold Chat Court Contest: Marriott Bonvoy and Chase have launched a special opportunity called the Bold Chat Court contest. As part of this contest, 10 lucky travelers will be awarded 500,000 Marriott Bonvoy points (for a total of 5 million) as well as $5,000. For this contest, the...
Bilt and All Reward logos
Credit Card News

Bilt Adds 2 New Transfer Partners Including First 3:2 Transfer Rate

by Kyle Burbank
Bilt is once again expanding its travel transfer rewards program — and is even breaking the mold with one new partner. About the new additions to Bilt: This week, Bilt launched partnerships with two more travel brands: TAP Air Portugal and Accor. As a result, Bilt members will now be able to transfer their points to Miles&Go and ALL Reward, respectively. In total, Bilt now has 18 transfer partners including 13...
PayPal Debit Card app
Checking Account Review

PayPal Debit Card Review: Earn Stackable 5% Cash Back

by Kyle Burbank
In recent weeks, PayPal debuted an updated debit card product (perhaps you've seen the incessant Will Ferrell commercials for it during football games?). With the launch of this card, the company known for online payments is encouraging customers to pay with them anywhere. To encourage such behavior, the debit card allows cardholders to earn 5% cashback — although, as you can imagine, there are some important restrictions on that. So,...