Author: Kyle Burbank
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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%…
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Varo Bank Introduces “Varo to Anyone” Payment Feature
FinTech-turned-bank Varo has unveiled a new feature that gives customers another option for sending money to friends and family. About the feature: Varo Bank has announced the launch of its new Varo to Anyone feature. As the name implies, this addition will allow users to send money to anyone who has a debit card. This…
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Credit Bureaus Make Free Weekly Credit Reports Permanent
The three major credit bureaus in the United States have announced that consumers will be able to access their credit reports for free going forward. What’s happening: This week, Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion confirmed that the pandemic-era feature that allows consumers to obtain their credit reports up to one time per week will now be…
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Insurtech Platform Authentic Raises $5.5 Million Seed Round
A startup that’s bringing the practice of “captive insurance” to smaller businesses has raised a new round of funding. About the round: This week, Authentic announced that it had raised $5.5 million. The seed round was led by Slow Ventures along with participation from Altai Ventures, MGV, Upper90, Clocktower, Commerce Ventures, Mischief Ventures, Core Innovation…
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“The Year of Less” by Cait Flanders Book Review
I’m sure I’m the first person ever to mention that Twitter (or X) is both a blessing and a curse. For as much as I despise the discourse that comes from the platform, I’ve also met amazing friends from it as well. Furthermore, even though I’m not spending nearly as much time on the site…
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Spiral Announces Partnership with nkbc to Enable Easy Giving
The FinTech Spiral has announced its latest banking partnership. About the partnership: This week, Spiral revealed a new partnership with Kansas City-based bank nbkc. Under this agreement, the FinTech will brings its Giving Center to nbkc customers. In turn, users will be able to give to their favorite charities and non-profit organization in a variety…
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Chase Announces 5% Bonus Categories for 4th Quarter of 2023
Chase has announced the slate of bonus categories for those with the legacy Freedom card as well as the currently available Freedom Flex card. Card holders can earn up to 5% back on bonus categories in the fourth quarter of 2023. About the bonus categories: As Chase has revealed, from October 1st through December 31st,…
