Author: Kyle Burbank
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Debt Collection FinTech January Raises $12 Million
A FinTech focused on changing debt collection practices has closed a new round of funding. About the round: January has announced that it’s raised $12 million. The Series B was led by IA Ventures with participation from returning investors Brewer Lane Ventures, Third Prime, and Reciprocal Ventures alongside new investors such as Upper90 and Shrug…
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Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines Announce Planned Merger
In a surprising announcement, Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines have unveiled plans to merge. About the merger plans: According to a joint press release, Alaska Airlines intends to purchase Hawaiian Airlines for approximately $1.9 billion ($18 per share plus $900,000 in net debt). While the two airlines would integrate into a single operating platform under…
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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…
