Author: Kyle Burbank
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Universal, FNBO Announce More Details on Rewards Credit Cards
After teasing new co-branded credit cards earlier this year, Universal Destinations & Experiences and FNBO have released more details on their two rewards cards. About the Universal Rewards card: Starting with the no-annual-fee Universal Rewards Visa, this new card will include both spending rewards and in-park perks. In terms of the former, cardholders can earn…
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Apple Reportedly Ending Partnership with Goldman Sachs
It looks as though Apple and Goldman Sachs will be moving forward with a break-up of their partnership. What’s happening: According to a new report from The Wall Street Journal, Apple has now proposed that it and Goldman Sachs end their contract within the next 12 to 15 months. This development comes after months of…
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Lessons From a First-Time Home Buyer: The Story of How We Bought a House
In 2015, my wife and I moved to Springfield, Missouri. At the time, while we originally elected to rent an apartment, we figured we’d eventually be able to buy a house here thanks to the lower cost of living and easy-going housing market. Despite this, although we’d revisited the idea from time to time, it…
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Instacart+ to Include Peacock Premium Streaming Subscription
The popular grocery delivery service Instacart is adding a streaming benefit to its premium memberships thanks to a new partnership. About the partnership and offer: Now, an Instacart+ membership will include a subscription to Peacock Premium. This new benefit comes at no additional cost as Instacart+ will retain its current $99 per year or $9.99…
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5 Steps to Evaluate Rewards Credit Cards
Have you ever felt the inclination to Google a phrase as generic as “best rewards credit card?” If so, I’m guessing you were pretty disappointed with the results. That’s because, contrary to whatever you may read elsewhere, there’s really no such thing as a “best rewards card” for everyone. Instead, it’s up to each consumer…
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2023 Small Business Saturday Sees $17 Billion in Spending
American Express has released results from the 14th annual Small Business Saturday event. About this year’s sales: According to initial projections via the Amex 2023 Small Business Saturday Consumer Insights Survey, consumers in the United States spent a total of $17 billion at small businesses on Small Business Saturday. That figure puts it below last…
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SoFi Active Investing Review
Has there ever been a better time to be a newbie investor? It wasn’t long ago that trading stocks and purchasing ETFs required “a guy” who you could give orders to and they’d make it happen. Oh, but they would charge you a significant commission for the service. Cut to 2023 and things are much…
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Varo Bank Increases Limit for Its Varo Advance Feature
With the holiday shopping season now underway, Varo Bank is giving customers a way to access more cash instantly. About Varo Advance and the update: Varo has announced that it’s increasing the maximum borrowable amount for its Varo Advance feature. Now, customers can access up to $500 using the service. Not only is this new…
