Author: Kyle Burbank
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FinTech Funding Falls in Q2 2023 for Lowest Quarter Since 2017
After reaching soaring highs in recent years, the FinTech funding market has continued to decline — with the latest figures amounting to a multi-year low. About the report: According to CB Insights’ State of FinTech report, global FinTech funding totaled $7.8 billion in the second quarter of this year. Not only was this off nearly…
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Bilt Rewards Announces August Rent Day Offer, New Game Show
Bilt Rewards has announced its Rent Day promotions for August, which include a transfer bonus for Virgin Atlantic as well as the arrival of a new game show. About the transfer bonus: First up this month, Bilt Rewards members can enjoy a bonus of up to 150% when transferring their points to Virgin Atlantic Flying…
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U.S. Bank, Korean Air Update SKYPASS Visas with New Benefits
U.S. Bank and Korean Air have announced updates for their line-up of SKYPASS Visa cards. About the card updates: This week, U.S. Bank and Korean Air unveiled updated versions of their co-branded credit cards. In addition to debuting new perks for each of their three consumer cards, the SKYPASS portfolio will also now bare a…
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Applications Open for 2023 Venmo Small Business Grant Program
Another small business grant opportunity has emerged, giving entrepreneurs a chance to win up to $10,000 for their operation. About the program. The peer-to-peer payment app Venmo has announced that applications for their second annual Venmo Small Business Grant program are now being accepted. This year’s program will see 20 businesses receiving $10,000 each. These…
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Do I Really Need a College Degree?
Looking back on my life so far, there are, of course, a few regrets I could name. Among the top things that I wish I did differently would be taking better care of my teeth and not having my dad get me a condo in Phoenix right before 1) the market sank and 2) I…
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Current Launches a Secured Charge Card: Build Card
A popular neobank has added a new credit-building feature to its platform. About the Build Card. Recently, Current announced the launch of the Build Card. With this option, customers will be able to build personal credit while avoiding taking on debt. The secured product — which Current’s terms bill as a “secured charge card” —…
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Khan Academy Launches Free Financial Literacy Course
Those looking to learn about a number of financial topics now have a new resource to turn to. About the course: This week, Khan Academy announced a new financial literacy course. More accurately, the course is an expansion of a project first announced last year. While the version launched in December of last year included…
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Content Creator Financial Platfrom Karat Raises $70 Million
A charge card and financial platform aimed at content creators has closed a new round of venture funding. About the round: This week, Karat announced that it has raised a new $70 million round. As Crunchbase notes, this includes $30 million in equity and a $40 million debt facility. The equity portion of the Series…
