Author: Kyle Burbank
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Why I’ve Finally Been Consolidating My Bank Accounts
As I’ve mentioned many times over the years, I have far too many banking accounts. At this point, the number would probably be best described as “dozens” (although several of FinTech accounts I’ve tried have folded over time). However, in more recent months, I’ve found myself consolidating the number of places in which I keep…
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Points and Miles Primer: The Pros and Cons of Credit Card Travel Rewards
Following a multi-year pause, travel has been booming this past year as we all make up for lost time. With the summer season really heating up, millions of Americans are likely looking to take a vacation. Meanwhile, some may be contemplating how they can make those excursions more affordable… or perhaps wondering how they can…
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Walmart Announces Special Deals for Walmart+ Day
What’s a Prime Day? Walmart has announced some special offers for its own retail event: Walmart+ Day. About the offers: From July 11th through 13th, Walmart will celebrate Walmart+ Day. During this event, it will offer a number of deals on various items. While these sales are available to all shoppers, Walmart+ members can enjoy…
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United States Economy Adds 209,000 Jobs in June 2023
The Labor Department has released its June 2023 jobs report, which also includes some amendments to previously results. About the report: According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the economy added 209,000 jobs in June. Although this continued a 30-month streak of added jobs, June’s figure was the lowest since December 2020. It’s also…
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On-Demand Worker Pay FinTech Clair Raises $175 Million
A FinTech that helps workers receive their pay in a more timely manner has raised a new round of funding. About the round: Clair has announced that it’s raised a total of $175 million. This round includes $25 million in equity as well as a $150 million debt facility. As for the equity portion, it…
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Paychex Small Business Jobs Index Ticks Down in June 2023
The latest report from Paychex shows that the rate of small business hiring decelerated in June of this year. About the report: This week, Paychex updated its monthly Small Business Jobs Index, which measures the rate of small business job growth. In June the index inched down to 99.21 from 99.45 in May. This also continued…
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“Financial Feminist” by Tori Dunlap Audiobook Review
Over the past few months, my Audible credits have really been piling up. Luckily for me, I recently came across a perfect candidate for download: Financial Feminist by Tori Dunlap — known as the founder of Her First $100K. Subtitled Overcome the Patriarchy’s Bullsh*t to Master Your Money and Build a Life You Love, it’s…
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Goldman Sachs Reportedly Looking to Sell Apple Card to Amex
It looks as though Goldman Sachs may be looking to pass on the Apple Card to another issuer — specifically American Express. What’s happening: According to the Wall Street Journal, Goldman Sachs is currently in talks with American Express to sell its Apple financial services portfolio. This would include the Apple Card as well as…
