Author: Kyle Burbank
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Aven Introduces Bitcoin-Backed Rewards Credit Card
A company known for its asset-backed credit cards is introducing a new product — one backed by Bitcoin. About the Aven Bitcoin Visa Card: This week, Aven announced the launch of its Bitcoin Visa Card. Rather than earning Bitcoin, however, this unique card is backed by customers’ Bitcoin holdings. The reveal was made during the 2026 Bitcoin Conference…
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Bilt Brings Back British Airways Bonus for May 2026 Rent Day
For the May 2026 edition of Rent Day, Bilt is once again turning to British Airways for a transfer bonus. About the British Airways Transfer Bonus British Airways’ Avios loyalty program is the star of Bilt’s Rent Day next month. On May 1st, members can earn up to 100% bonus when transferring Bilt Points to…
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Alaska Airlines, Bank of America Renew Credit Card Partnership
Alaska and BofA are re-upping their credit card partnership, with the possibility of new co-branded options coming as a result. About the Alaska Airlines, Bank of America Agreement: This week, Alaska Airlines and Bank of America announced that they were extending and expanding their more than three-decade credit card partnership. Moreover, following Alaska’s merger with…
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Zelle Pilots Potential Bill Pay Feature with Truist Bank
The popular bank-backed peer-to-peer payment platform Zelle is now set to explore other payment options. About the Zelle-Truist Bill Pay Pilot: Today, Zelle announced a new pilot program in partnership with Truist Financial Corp. Specifically, this pilot will evaluate the usefulness of Zelle for paying bills, such as recurring credit card payments. As Zelle notes,…
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LendingClub Announces Upcoming Rebrand to Happen Bank
As former peer-to-peer loan platform LendingClub continues to expand and evolve, it’s now preparing for a total rebrand. About LendingClub’s Transition to Happen Bank: This week, LendingClub announced its plans to take on a new name: Happen Bank. The rebrand comes six years after the FinTech became a licensed bank and discontinued its peer-to-peer lending…
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Budgeting App Monarch Introduces Monarch Plus Product Tier
A popular budgeting and personal finance app is introducing a new service tier with additional features. About Monarch Plus: Today, Monarch announced the launch of its new premium product called Monarch Plus. This new tier is meant to provide greater financial planning tools, including forecasting and other future-centric features. With Monarch Plus, customers will be…
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WalletHub Study Highlights Cities with Most Affordable Rent
A new study crunched the numbers to see which U.S. cities had the most — and least — affordable average rental rates. About the Affordable Rent Study: The personal finance site WalletHub recently released its latest list of the cities where rent is the most affordable. To arrive at these rankings, the site first looked…
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CarParts.com Launches Rewards Credit Card with TBOM
A popular auto parts retailer is debuting a new Cashback Rewards credit card for its customers. About the CarParts.com Mastercard: This week, CarParts.com announced the launch of the CarParts.com Mastercard. Issued by the Bank of Missouri (TBOM) and developed in partnership with Concora Credit, the new card allows cardholders to earn rewards on everyday purchases…
