Author: Kyle Burbank
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Experian Officially Launches Smart Money Checking Account
The credit bureau Experian is expanding its platform and introducing a new checking product. About the account: After an initial soft launch, today, Experian officially announced its new Smart Money digital checking account and debit card. The account will integrate with Experian Boost. When customers use their Smart Money debit card to pay for Boost-supported…
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Cardless Revamps Simon Card with Expanded 5% Category
Cardless and Simon have unveiled an update to their co-branded credit card. About the update: The upgrade to the Simon American Express Card involves the top-tier category. Now, customers will be able to earn 5% at every store located in a Simon Center or any other Simon Mall, Mills, or Premium Outlet in the United…
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Arro Officially Launches in App Stores, Partners with Dovly
A FinTech with a unique credit-building card option is officially launching its service on major app stores. About Arro’s launch: This week, Arro announced that it was now officially available in the Apple App Store as well as the Google Play Store. In turn, the credit-building Arro Card will now be available to the general…
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Square Introduces New Features for Small Businesses
With the holiday shopping season quickly approaching, Square has introduced new features for online sellers and other small businesses. About the new features: The popular small business platform Square has unveiled a new suite of tools for sellers. First, Square Online has introduced Themes. Currently, this includes 19 pre-built design templates with customizable elements such…
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Resuming My (Potential) Home Buying Quest – 7 Years Later
Seven years ago, I wrote an article highlighting the steps we were taking as we began looking at potentially buying a home. Well, since then, we have had a few more rounds of regularly sending each other Zillow listings but haven’t taken any further steps. Incidentally, just a few weeks ago, I wrote another post…
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Bilt Rent Day for October 2023 to Introduce Bilt Experiences
With October 2023’s Rent Day coming up, Bilt has announced its promotions for next month — including the ability to book last-minute tickets for some top NFL games. About Bilt Experiences and Football Sunday: Bilt has revealed that its October 2023 Rent Day promotion will include the launch of Bilt Experiences. These offers will not…
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BMO Expands Zero Barriers to Business Program to 22 States
BMO has expanded one of its programs for minority small business owners. About the program: This week, BMO announced that its Zero Barriers to Business program had expanded. The program seeks to provide inclusive banking products to historically underserved groups, including Black, Latino, Native, and Women-owned businesses. Moreover, Zero Barriers to Business is part of…
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A Practical Renters Guide From a Lifelong Renter
For those of us who can’t afford to buy a home, just don’t want to buy a home, or who enjoy the freedom to move around as we please, renting can be a great option. According to Census Bureau data, 35% of U.S. households rent — including 61.5% of those living in apartments and 26.7%…
