Author: Fioney Staff
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U.S. Average Gas Prices Hit Record High Amid War in Ukraine
On February 24th, Russia invaded the neighboring country of Ukraine. In response, nations around the globe have announced sanctions against Russia, with private companies also announcing they were pulling out of the nation. However, one industry that’s heavily involved in the region is oil. Thus, as a result of the conflict, the price per barrel…
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Mastercard Announces 5-Year Global Partnership with Zeta
It looks as though we can expect plenty more credit card options from FinTech firms and neobanks in the near future. Recently, Zeta announced a five-year global partnership with Mastercard. As a result, the two companies will launch credit cards using Zeta’s technology that operate on the Mastercard network. In addition to the partnership, it…
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Apple Card Customers Now Able to Connect Account to Mint
When the Apple Card launched, one of the selling points was that cardholders would automatically unlock spending insights and other tools within Apple’s Wallet app. Nevertheless, many customers still wanted to view their Apple Card balances in the context of their other accounts using aggregators, such as Mint. Unfortunately, this was a feature not offered…
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Top 10 Personal Finance Articles of the Month — February 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 up, we’ll look at FIRE lessons, musings, and resources. Then, we’ll take a look at minimalism — including financial minimalism. Lastly, we’ll discuss the costs of getting a pet,…
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Healthcare Payments Startup Lynx Announces $17.5 in Funding
Oftentimes, when consumers consider what the term “FinTech” means, they picture neobanks, budget apps, and perhaps P2P lenders. However, the industry has continued to expand, with FinTech proving to be the basis for spin-off sectors such as insurtech. — which have gained popularity among users and venture capital firms alike. Now a company that blends…
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DeFi Social Trading Platform Nested Raises $7.5 Million
A DeFi platform that aims to add a social element to crypto trading has just garnered itself some investments. This week, Nested announced that it recently closed a $7.5 million round. The Series A was led by Alan Howard with Republic Capital, Kenetic Capital, CMT Digital, and a number of angel investors. Among these indivials…
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Paceline Introduces Credit Card With Rewards Tied to Fitness Goals
A new credit card offering is looking to help consumers with both their financial and physical fitness. This week, Paceline formally unveiled the Paceline Visa Signature Card. While the product does carry a $60 annual fee, it also features some unique earning components that could be lucrative for cardholders. Starting off with the base rewards,…
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Rize and MX Announce Partnership to Better Assist FinTechs
Following a record-breaking year for the FinTech sector that saw several high-profile investment rounds, initial public offerings, and breakthroughs, 2022 has picked up where 2021 left off. However, so far, this year seems to be one filled with mergers and acquisitions, as several such deals have recently been announced. At the same time, while some…
