Author: Kyle Burbank
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What’s the Car-Buying Process Like in 2023?
When my wife and I purchased our most recent car in 2019, we opted for a “more modern” solution by buying online and retrieving our new (used) vehicle from a vending machine. Despite such platforms growing in popularity, believe it or not, there is still the old fashioned way: visiting a dealership. That’s exactly what…
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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…
