Author: Kyle Burbank
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Venmo Expands to Allow Sending Payments to PayPal Users
Venmo’s payment network is growing by more than 200 million, thanks to a new update. About Venmo’s PayPal Payment Feature This week, Venmo announced that it was expanding its peer-to-peer payment platform. Now, Venmo users are able to send funds to PayPal accounts. This includes users in 90 markets where PayPal operates. To send payments…
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FinTech Greenlight Launches First Physical Product: GPS Tracker
The family banking app Greenlight is expanding, debuting its first-ever physical product. About Greenlight Safe Family: Recently, Greenlight announced the launch of Greenlight Safe Family. This new line of GPS-enabled, screen-free devices helps families protect their loved ones. Currently, the company offers models for children, seniors, and dogs. In addition to GPS tracking capabilities, Greenlight…
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Universal Basic Income: What It Is and What People Are Saying About It
Updated on March 23, 2026 In recent years, universal basic income has been discussed by several notable figures, including Silicon Valley totems such as Mark Zuckerberg as well as political notables, including Barack Obama and Bernie Sanders. Yet, while you might assume that, based on those names, UBI was strictly a progressive platform issue, the…
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Academy Sports Launches New MyAcademy Rewards Mastercard
The popular sporting goods store Academy is rolling out an updated rewards credit card and loyalty program. About the MyAcademy Rewards Mastercard: Academy Sports + Outdoors and Bread Financial are teaming up for a new credit card offering. This week, the retailer announced the launch of the MyAcademy Rewards Mastercard. The update also corresponds with…
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2026 FinTech Breakthrough Award Winning Companies Announced
It’s that time of year, again: the annual FinTech Breakout Award recipients have been revealed. About the 2026 Winners: Today, FinTech Breakthrough announced this year’s top companies across multiple categories. First up, MX was named Personal Finance Platform of the Year. Last year, Monarch won a similar but differently titled “Best Personal Finance Platform” award.…
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CakeClub Officially Launches Cash-Flow Focused Finance App
A new app built to help consumers manage their money in a realistic way has officially launched. About the CakeClub App: This week, the FinTech CakeClub announced the launch of its personal finance app. According to the company, this tool is meant to help individuals manage their cash flow and change the way they think…
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SmartCredit Review: A DIY Tool to Help Reach Your Credit Goals
Updated on March 17, 2026 Over the past decade or so, it seems that the general public has really started to understand how important credit is to their everyday lives. While I say this anecdotally, the rise in average credit score does support my theory. Unfortunately, even if you have a basic idea of how…
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Delta Updates “20-Minute Bag Guarantee” Luggage Policy
A popular Delta policy is getting an update — but remains mostly intact. About Delta’s 20-Minute Bag Guarantee and the Adjustment When Delta SkyMiles members check a bag on a domestic itinerary, the airline guarantees that their luggage will arrive at the baggage claim carousel within 20 minutes of the flight’s arrival at the gate.…
