Author: Kyle Burbank
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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…
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Amex Announces Special Offers Ahead of Small Business Saturday
With the 2023 edition of Small Business Saturday taking place tomorrow (November 25th, 2023), American Express has announced plans for the occasion. About Amex’s offerings: American Express is preparing to celebrate the 14th annual Small Business Saturday. As part of that, the company plans to introduce a “Door to Shop Small” augmented reality experience. Customers…
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Yes, You Can Earn Cash Back With Dosh
In the years since I started writing about personal finance, I’ve become mildly obsessed with two topics: 1) personal finance apps and 2) earning cash back. That’s why, as soon as I heard about the app Dosh, I knew I had to give it a try. Cut to now years later and Dosh has grown…
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Bilt Announces Black Friday and December 2023 Rent Day Offers
With the holiday approaching, Bilt has not only announced its December 2023 Rent Day plans a bit early but is also gifting cardholders with a special Black Friday bonus. About the Black Friday (and beyond) offer: Before we get to the December 2023 Rent Day-specific offers, Bilt is enabling cardholders to earn bonus points on…
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Book Review: ‘Let There Be Money’ by Scott Santens
For years, I’ve taken a strong interest in the concept of Universal Basic Income (UBI). In turn, I’ve followed Scott Santens — a vocal UBI supporter and news source — on X. Yet, it was only a few weeks ago that I realized he had a book out: Let There Be Money: Understanding Modern Monetary…
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IRS Announces 2024 Tax Brackets, Adjusted Standard Deduction
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has released its latest inflation adjustments for the next tax year, including updated tax brackets and standard deduction figures. About the updates: As it does nearly every year, the IRS has updated the tax bracket figures for the 2024 tax year. Next year’s marginal tax rates will retain the same…
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Chase Disney Premier Visa Offering Limited Time Enhanced Bonus
Disney fans looking to add a new rewards card to their wallet as they kick off the holiday shopping season may be interested in a special welcome bonus for one of Chase’s Disney cards. About the offer: For a limited time, new Disney Premier card customers can earn an enhanced welcome bonus. Those who sign…
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SoFi Introduces Enhanced Yield ETF $THTA
The FinTech turned bank SoFi has launched another new ETF — this one focused on providing an enhanced yield. About the ETF: SoFi has introduced its newest exchange traded fund: SoFi Enhanced Yield ETF (ticker symbol $THTA). According to the company, the new ETF is meant to generate a monthly income for investors. To do…
