Author: Fioney Staff
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X1 Credit Card Begins Official Roll-Out
A new FinTech credit card has hit the market. Just over a year after originally opening its waitlist, the unique credit card offering X1 has officially started rolling out. According to the company, the card is now making its way to the more than 350,000 people who joined said waitlist. Billing itself as “the smartest…
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Bitcoin Reaches New Record High, Topping $66,000
After a series of ups, downs, and overall volatility that it’s known for, Bitcoin had reason to celebrate this week. On Wednesday, October 20th, Bitcoin reached a new record high after breaking through the $65,000 mark. Furthermore, as of this writing, BTC is now trading above $66,000. Prior to this, the record was recorded at…
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American Express Revamps Platinum Business Card, Hikes Annual Fee
Earlier this year, American Express updated its iconic Platinum Card, adding new benefits while also increasing the annual fee. Now, it’s the Business version of the card’s turn for a refresh. Recently, Amex announced a new slate of perks for Business Platinum, including new rewards categories, credits, and more. The first update to the Business…
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GoHenry Introduces ‘Money Missions’ Encouraging Financial Education
After raising $40 million late last year and expanding into the United States, the kid-centric FinTech app GoHenry has now added a significant feature to its platform. This week, the app announced the debut of Money Missions. With Money Missions, children can learn about various personal finance topics while earning points and leveling up as…
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Cardless Launches Boston Celtics Credit Card
The FinTech Cardless has just revealed its latest product. This time around, the company has partnered with the famed Boston Celtics to create the aptly named Boston Celtics Credit Card. In terms of rewards, fans can earn 7x points on Celtics tickets as well as on rideshare and streaming service purchases. Additionally, the card offers…
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Gas Prices Continue to Rise Nationally as Oil Prices Surge
Oftentimes, when the autumn season starts, motorists may notice that gasoline prices fall along with the leaves and temperatures. Unfortunately, this year seems to be bucking that trend. Instead, despite the summer road trip season ending, gas prices continue to inch upwards. According to data from the app GasBuddy (which includes price reports from more…
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DoorDash, Hello Alice Introduce Restaurant Disaster Relief Fund
Over the past year, independent restaurants have not only had to endure the effects of the pandemic but some have also experienced losses due to natural disasters. From wildfires in California to flooding in Louisiana, several small businesses have continued to be challenged by Mother Nature. In response, DoorDash and Hello Alice have introduced the…
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U.S. Bank Creates Secured Versions of Altitude Go and Cash+ Cards
One of the ironies of the current credit system in the United States is that those who have the best credit get the greatest rewards. However, that’s starting to shift as more credit card issuers introduce products aimed at assisting those without excellent credit. Now, U.S. Bank has released two new secured credit card options…
