Author: Fioney Staff
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Investment Platform Public Announces $220 Million Round, Major Changes to App
In recent weeks, retail investors have been a big topic of discussion. With traders gathering on forums such as Reddit to discuss investments, the power that FinTech brokerage apps can give these customers was seen in a newsworthy short squeeze earlier this month. Now the app Public, which aims to make the stock market social,…
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FedEx Announces Ninth Annual Small Business Grant Contest
As small businesses across the nation continue to be impacted by the pandemic, many are looking for any extra capital they can get. With that in mind, FedEx has just announced the launch of its ninth annual Small Business Grant Contest. The promotion will award a dozen small businesses a total of more than $250,000…
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WalletHub Study Finds States with the Cheapest Average Car Insurance
In nearly every state, drivers are required to hold at least a minimum amount of auto insurance coverage. However, the price of this coverage can depend on several factors, including age, driving record, type of vehicle, and more. Additionally, another major factor in determining price is where the vehicle will be parked and driven. With…
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TomoCredit Raises $7 Million for Unique Credit Card Product
A startup looking to revolutionize the credit-building card market has just earned itself a significant investment. As reported by TechCrunch, TomoCredit has announced that it recently raised $7 million. The seed round included participation from KB Investment Inc., BAM Ventures, Knollwood Investment Advisory, Strong Ventures, Passport Capital, Ulu Ventures, and Barclays — with the FinTech…
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Survey Finds 28% of Small Businesses Don’t Have Websites
Does your small business currently have a website? If not, you’re actually not alone. According to a new survey of 500 small business owners conducted by Top Design Firms, 28% of small businesses do not have a website of their own. However, 44% of those respondents without business sites state they intend to create one…
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Jasper Mastercard Unveils New Reward Program Tying Cashback Rate to Referrals
In today’s economy, there are several ways that credit card issuers aim to entice consumers into carrying their products. Typically, this starts with some sort of sign-up bonus and continues with either cashback, miles, or points earned on purchases cardholders make. However, companies like Jasper are looking to shake up this model a bit by…
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Cloud Accounting Startup Lockstep Announces $10 Million Round
In a sea of digital banking services and budgeting apps, it’s easy to forget how large the scope of FinTech actually is. Additionally, while many startups are focused on P2P, there are plenty of financial needs in the B2B space as well. Enter Lockstep — a cloud accounting startup aiming to help businesses manage their…
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Bitcoin Soars to Record High As Tesla Announces Plans to Accept the Cryptocurrency
Just as Bitcoin ended 2020 in style, it seems to be having an even better 2021. Although the asset remains volatile, it’s seen a fairly steady rise in recent months — a far cry from the crash observed just a few years earlier. Now Bitcoin is getting another boost in both price and endorsement as…
