Author: Fioney Staff
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Google Pay Unveils Overhaul, Opens Waitlist for Banking Account
Users of Google Pay for Android or iOS may have noticed some major changes to the app this week. A new update turns the focus to personal finance as well as peer to peer payments, while also teasing future endeavors. First, users can now link bank accounts and credit cards (via Plaid) to Google Pay…
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Three-Quarters of Americans Plan to Shop Local This Holiday Season
Good news for small businesses: consumers are ready to shop small this season. A new survey conducted by Harris Poll on behalf of Mastercard found that 77% of Americans intend on shopping at local retailers for their holiday gifts. What’s more, 75% report that they’re being more conscious about where their shopping this season, prioritizing…
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U.S. Credit Card Balances Reach Lowest Total Since 2017
If the credit card balances you carry have decreased in recent months, you’re not alone! According to data from TransUnion, credit card balances fell to a total of $723 billion during the third quarter of the year. That’s not only down $15 billion from the prior quarter but is also down $84 billion from one…
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Small Business Saturday 2020: Tips For Celebrating the Pandemic-Era Event
With November already well underway, Small Business Saturday is now just around the corner. Of course, the 2020 edition — which will be celebrated on November 28th — will be unlike any other in the shopping holiday’s now decade-long history. Nevertheless, there are still plenty of ways for small businesses to take advantage of this…
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Klarna Introduces Price-Tracking Widget for iOS
Recently, the Swedish FinTech Klarna has made a name for itself stateside, offering shoppers the ability to purchase items with a simple four-payment plan. Now, the company has introduced a new price-tracking widget for iPhone users. According to the app, this widget will rotate through recently-viewed and saved items and share relevant pricing updates. While…
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BitPay Launches BitPay Send Feature for Businesses
It’s no secret that the typical employment model has been upended in recent years. Not only has the gig economy continued to grow but, due in part to the COVID-19 pandemic, remote work is at a new high. With that in mind, BitPay recently launched a new tool called BitPay Send that could also change…
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American Express Platinum Card Introduces Increased Bonus with Limited-Time 10x Multipliers
Editor’s Note: The offer detailed below is no longer available. For the latest information on this card, visit CardRatings. When it comes to top-tier credit card offers, American Express has just thrown down the gauntlet. As of today, the extremely popular (and very premium) American Express Platinum card is offering a new welcome bonus that…
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For Several Reasons, Americans Say They Plan to Spend Less This Holiday Season
With the holiday shopping season now just a few weeks away, it seems that many shoppers won’t be stuffing stockings as full or putting as many presents under the tree this year compared to previous winters. According to a survey conducted by Debt.com, 62% of Americans expect that they will be spending less on typical…
