Author: Kyle Burbank
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Lessons From a First-Time Home Buyer: How an Apple Card Can Affect Your Mortgage Application
Buying my first home was quite an experience. For the most part, it was a positive one — yet there were moments where I was completely dumbstruck and, to quote Will Ferell, felt like I was taking crazy pills. One such moment happened as we were looking to secure pre-approval for our mortgage. As I’ll…
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Bilt Brings Back Multiple Rent Day Offers for January 2024
For January of 2024, Bilt is bringing back a few of its top 2023 Rent Day offers. About the January 2024 Bilt Rent Day offerings: Bilt is kicking off 2024 with a bang as it presents its Rent Day Best of 2023. On January 1st, members can take advantage of five offers: Starting with the…
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5 Ways My 2024 Finances Will Look a Lot Different From 2023
With Christmas 2023 now in the rearview, it’s basically 2024 already. In turn, as one does, I’ve been thinking a lot about the new year and what changes I can expect. So, rather than discussing my money goals for the new year, I simply wanted to share some ways our finances will differ in 2024.…
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Bilt Revamps Loyalty Status Program for 2024
As the new year approaches, Bilt has announced incoming changes to its loyalty status program. About the updated status tiers and more: In 2024, Bilt members will have new ways to earn status as updated requirements go into effect. Here’s what the new tiers look like: Notably, while the point thresholds have significantly increased for…
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Survey: 23% Considering Starting a Small Business in 2024
Intuit has released its Entrepreneurship in 2024 Report, which features some interesting tidbits. About the findings: Intuit’s report was derived from surveying more than 4,500 adults in the United States. Headlining the report is the fact that nearly one-quarter (23%) of respondents stated that they considered starting a business in the new year. Members of…
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Claim App Announces $4 Million Seed Round
A FinTech that combines cashback and social media has raised a new round of funding. About the round: Startup Claim has announced that it raised $4 million. The seed round was led by Sequoia Capital and joins a previously unannounced $2 million pre-seed round led by Susa Ventures and BoxGroup. Other Claim investors include 6th…
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Future Raises $6.5 Million, Acquires Fan Rewards
A FinTech focused on helping the environment while rewarding customers has announced two big developments: a fresh round of venture capital and an acquisition. About the round and acquisition: This week, the climate-centric startup Future announced it had raised $6.5 million. The Series A funding came from new and returning investors — although participants were…
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My Personal Credit Card Strategy for 2024
Over the past seven years, I’ve gone from having one credit card to having more than half a dozen. In fact, as someone who regularly writes about reward cards, I’m occasionally tempted to add even more to my collection. Yet, I mostly refrain from this as I want each card in my wallet to serve…
