Author: Fioney Staff
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Majority of Voters Say 2020 Election Will Directly Impact Their Financial Future
Believe it or not, Election Day 2020 is now less than a month away. More accurately, ballots are already being cast in several states, either in person or by mail. As we’ve seen, these final days can hold many surprises, but one thing is certain: finance will be a top concern for Americans as they…
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Venmo and Synchrony Introduce Venmo Credit Card
Nearly a year after it was first teased, the Venmo Credit Card is finally here. The famed peer-to-peer payments platform is launching the new card in partnership with Synchrony that will operate on the Visa network. Somewhat akin to the Apple Card, the Venmo customers will be able to manage their card via the Venmo…
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Macy’s Invests in Swedish FinTech Klarna
When it comes to investment in FinTech, it’s typically various venture capital firms fronting the money. However, every once in a while, a different kind of investor steps up to the plate. That’s the case with Klarna, which just revealed a deal with a major U.S. department store chain. This week, famed retailer Macy’s announced…
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Nearly 9 Million Americans May Still Have Unclaimed Stimulus Checks
Earlier this year, as the COVID-19 pandemic all but shut down the United States, the CARES Act authorized direct payments of up $1,200 per adult in an effort to stimulate the economy and keep families afloat. While these checks and direct deposits began being sent out back in April, it seems that some may still…
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Top 10 Personal Finance Articles of the Month — September 2020
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. This month, we’ll start by looking at the topic of investing. Then, we’ll fast forward to retirement as well as explore financial freedom in general. Lastly, we’ll cover millionaire habits,…
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United Introduces No-Annual-Fee Gateway Card
Even as the travel industry continues to strain under the weight of the COVID-19 pandemic, airlines, hotel chains, and credit card issuers are preparing would-be travelers for future adventures. In recent weeks, Emirates launched a pair of co-branded credit cards for U.S. consumers, Hotels.com unveiled new rewards cards, and Wyndham refreshed their card offerings to…
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Gamified Savings Account Yotta Savings Raises $3.3 Million
Can a savings accounts that come with a chance to win a lottery jackpot change the way American consumers save? That’s what Yotta Savings is betting on — and now so are several venture capital firms. As Crunchbase reports, Yotta has just closed a $3.3 million seed round. In addition to some angel investors, the…
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Survey Finds Majority of Business Owners Feel Prepared for Another COVID-19 Wave
With autumn approaching, fears that the current coronavirus pandemic will worsen continue to grow. However, armed with more experience and some enhanced technologies, small business owners are feeling better about handling things this time around. According to a survey from Comcast Business, 78% of small business owners say their businesses are prepared to handle an…
