Author: Kyle Burbank
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Older Adult Banking Service Charlie Raises $23 Million
A neobank built to serve older adults has raised a new round of funding. About the round: This week, Charlie announced that it had raised $23 million. Specifically, the round included $16 million in equity as well as $7 million in debt. The Series A was led by TTV Capital and included participation from FPV…
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Robinhood Offering 1% Brokerage Transfer Bonus
Robinhood has announced a new offer that rewards customers who transfer their other brokerage accounts over to the app. About the bonus: Through December 8th, Robinhood customers can earn a 1% bonus on the net value of eligible assets transferred to a taxable (non-retirement) Robinhood account from another brokerage. According to the wording of the…
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Bilt’s November 2023 Rent Day Features Emirates Transfer Bonus
As November 1st approaches, Bilt has announced its November 2023 Rent Day offers, which include a transfer bonus for Emirates, new dining experiences, and more. About the bonus: On November 1st, Bilt customers can earn a bonus of up to 150% when transferring their Bilt Points to Emirates. According to Bilt, this bonus means that…
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Finance Site NerdWallet Launches Its Own Credit Card
The personal finance site NerdWallet has announced the launch of its own branded credit card. About the card: This week, NerdWallet officially launched their NerdUp by NerdWallet credit card. Created in partnership with the Bond and issued by Evolve Bank & Trust, the NerdUp card is a secured credit card that will help customers build…
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Greenlight Forms Credit Union Service Organization
A popular FinTech with a focus on family finance has announced the formation of a new organization and a new strategic investment. About Greenlight’s Credit Union Service Organization: Greenlight has formed a Credit Union Service Organization, aptly called the Greenlight Financial CUSO. As part of this program, credit unions can offer the Greenlight platform to its…
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How to Redeem Bilt Points Toward a Down Payment, Closing Costs
When I first reviewed the Bilt Mastercard, I noted that the platform boasted an option to redeem points toward the purchase of a home. At the time, I couldn’t even find anywhere that stated the value of this option let alone how to actually do it. Thankfully, since then, Bilt has added features that emphasize…
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Avant, Major League Soccer Launch MLS Forward Credit Card
Avant and Major League Soccer (MLS) have launched a new co-branded rewards credit card. About the card: The new MLS Forward Credit Card powered by Avant gives soccer fans a mix of everyday rewards and special MLS-related perks. First, cardholders can earn 5x rewards on purchases from the MLS Store online. Additionally, the card earns…
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TodayPay Emerges from Stealth at Money 20/20
A FinTech solution called TodayPay has launched from stealth mode, debuting at the Money 20/20 conference in Las Vegas. About TodayPay: Describing itself as a “Refunds as a Service” platform, TodayPay allows retailers to offer more refund options to consumers. As the company explains, their service separates refunds from returns — which they see as…
