Author: Kyle Burbank
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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…
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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” —…
