Author: Fioney Staff
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Barclays Awarding $255k in Latest “Small Business Big Wins” Promotion
Throughout the past couple of years, several larger companies have stepped up to help smaller businesses in a number of different ways. This includes banks and credit card issuers, such as American Express, who have held sweepstakes and contests for entrepreneurs. On that note, Barclays is readying for another round of its “Small Business Big…
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BlockFi Agrees to Pay $100 Million to Settle SEC, Individual State Suits
For years, regulators have grappled with how to handle new technologies. This has been especially true when it comes to cryptocurrencies. Now, the crypto firm BlockFi has made headlines after reaching a settlement with the Securities and Exchange Commission, as well as with several state regulators. The SEC has charged BlockFi with failing to register…
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Cardless Introduces New Orleans Pelicans Credit Card for Fans
The FinTech Cardless is at it again, debuting another co-branded credit card with a professional sports time. This time around, the startup is back in the NBA, announcing the release of the New Orleans Pelicans credit card. With the Pelicans card, fans will be able to earn 4 points per dollar spent on gas as…
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Daffy Raises $17.1 Million to Help Americans Increase Their Giving
A FinTech startup that helps enable more Americans to give is gaining some funds of its own. This week, Daffy Charitable announced that it had raised $17.1 million. The Series A was led by Ribbit Capital with participation from XYZ Capital and Coinbase Ventures. Additionally, more than 50 angel investors participated, including Reid Hoffman, Aaron…
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Credit One Releases New NASCAR American Express Credit Card
A credit card that already displayed the red, white, and blue on its design is getting even more American as Credit One has announced the launch of the new NASCAR American Express Card. Previously, Credit One’s NASCAR co-branded card was a Visa. However, with American Express joining as the Official Credit Card Payment Network of…
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American Express Debuts Rewards Checking Account
American Express is expanding its offerings, launching its first all-digital consumer checking account. Dubbed Amex Rewards Checking, the new account is now accepting applicants. Despite being a checking account, American Express will offer customers 0.5% APY on funds held in their account. As for other features, accountholders will have access to more than 37,000 fee-free…
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Budget Airlines Spirit and Frontier Plan Merger
Over the years, the airline industry has seen several mergers and acquisitions, leading to a current “Big Four” domestic airlines. At the same time, various challengers with different business plans have given flyers a variety of options. In particular, airlines such as Frontier and Spirit have cornered the budget market by unbundling the flying experience…
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Top 10 Personal Finance Articles of the Month — January 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. We’ll start off with some tips for improving your finances in 2022. Then we’ll chat about investing amid some recent volatility. Finally, we’ll cover the YOLO economy, intentional spending, dream…
