Author: Kyle Burbank
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Intuit Announces IDEAS Pilot Program for Small Businesses
Intuit, which owns several small business tools from QuickBooks to Mailchimp, is launching a new pilot program that will support small businesses — starting with minority-owned businesses in the greater Los Angeles area. About the program: This week, Intuit announced the launch of its Intuit IDEAS program — with IDEAS standing for Invest, Develop, Empower,…
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U.K.-Based FinTech Volt Raises $60 Million for U.S. Expansion
A real-time payments startup from the United Kingdom has raised a new round of funds ahead of a planned expansion to the United States. About the round: Earlier this week, Volt announced that it had raised $60 million. The Series B was led by Silicon Valley-based IVP, while newcomer CommerzVentures as well as existing investors…
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Top Credit Cards for Summer Fun — Travel, Entertainment, and More
It’s official: summer is here! And, with it, all of the summer fun is here as well. From travel to concerts to amusement parks and beyond, there’s plenty of entertainment to be enjoyed while the weather is warm. So what if you could earn rewards while engaging in these summer pastimes? Well, thanks to some…
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Robinhood to Acquire “Smart Credit Card” Company X1
Two major FinTechs are coming together as the stock trading app Robinhood has announced plans to purchase credit card startup X1. About the deal: In a press release, Robinhood revealed that it intends to acquire X1 for an estimated total of $95 million. The transaction will be all cash and is expected to close in…
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CLEAR Announces New Partnership with Alaska Airlines
Alaska Airlines frequent flyers can now enjoy a new discount on a membership to CLEAR, allowing them to save time at airport security. About the partnership: Today, CLEAR announced that it had sealed a partnership with Alaska Airlines, resulting in a new offer for flyers. Now, Alaska Mileage Plan members can sign up for CLEAR…
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Miss a Credit Card Payment Due Date? Do This Now
Even as someone who writes about personal finance for a living, I’m not immune to making money mistakes. Case in point: this past week, I nearly cost myself more than $70 by making a forgetful error. Let me explain. When I checked my Bilt Mastercard to see when my monthly payment was due, I was…
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Yendo Raises $24 Million for Vehicle-Secured Credit Card
A startup offering a credit card secured by customers’ auto title has just closed a significant venture round. About the funding round: This week, Yendo announced that it had raised $24 million. The Series A was led by FPV Ventures, while existing investors Human Capital and Autotech Ventures also participated. As part of the deal,…
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Survey: 90% of Millennials Report Carrying Non-Mortgage Debt
A new survey suggests that the vast majority of Millennials are not only in debt but that their total liabilities are now nearing six figures. About the survey results: According to a survey of 1,000 Millenials (defined as those born between 1981 and 1996) conducted by the Real Estate Witch, 90% of respondents said they had…
