Author: Kyle Burbank
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Greenlight Family Cash Cardholders Can Help Teens Build Credit
A popular platform for teaching children and young adults about managing their finances is now offering a way for them to also built credit via their parents. What’s new: Adults with the Greenlight Family Cash Card can now help their teens build credit even before they turn 18. As Greenlight has announced, cardholders can add…
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Apple Card Savings Accounts Surpass $10 Billion in Deposits
Apple’s latest financial service is off to a hot start, with the tech firm announcing that deposits have broken through a major milestone. What’s happening: Recently, Apple announced that their high-yield saving account called Apple Card Savings had reached more than $10 billion in deposits. This achievement comes less than four months after the account…
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U.S. Gas Prices Surge Week Over Week
Americans setting off on late-summer road trips are likely to encounter higher prices at the pump due to a confluence of factors. The latest figures: According to the newest data from GasBuddy, the national average for a gallon of gasoline rose 16.5¢ from one week prior. Currently, the average is $3.72 per gallon based on…
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Knot Card-on-File Management API Raises $10 Million
A FinTech that helps customers update their payment information for more seamless e-commerce has raised an eight-figure Series A. About the round: This week, Knot announced that it had raised $10 million. The Series A was led by Nava Ventures while Amex Ventures, fellow FinTech Plaid, and several individuals also participated. To date, the company…
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FinTech B Generous Signs Equity Deal with NFL’s Damar Hamlin
A FinTech aiming to make donating to charity more accessible has announced a partnership with an NFL star. About the deal and B Generous: This week, B Generous announced a collaborative partnership with football player Damar Hamlin. As part of the deal, Hamlin will receive equity in the startup while also working with the firm’s…
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What’s the Car-Buying Process Like in 2023?
When my wife and I purchased our most recent car in 2019, we opted for a “more modern” solution by buying online and retrieving our new (used) vehicle from a vending machine. Despite such platforms growing in popularity, believe it or not, there is still the old fashioned way: visiting a dealership. That’s exactly what…
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Amex Announces Resy Tastemakers Campaign
This month, American Express and Resy are celebrating small restaurants with a new promotion that could also mean savings for cardholders. About the promotion: With August traditionally being an inconsistent month for restaurants, American Express and Resy have announced a special celebration of local and influential dining locations. Dubbed American Express and Shop Small Present:…
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Croissant Launches, Raises $24 Million Seed Round
A FinTech platform that helps power retail reselling has raised a new round of funds upon its launch. About the funding round: The FinTech Croissant recently announced that it had raised $24 million. The seed round included participation from Portage, as well as KKR co-founders George Roberts and Henry Kravis. These funds helped accelerate the…
