Author: Kyle Burbank
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Robinhood Sets 1 Million Student Financial Education Goal
The investment app has announced a new initiative to encourage financial education in the classroom. About Robinhood’s Financial Education Goal: This week (on Tax Day, incidentally), Robinhood revealed its pledge to reach one million people with classroom-based financial education programs by 2023. The announcement was made at the second annual Financial Education Summit in Washington…
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Wells Fargo Rewards Adds Wyndham as Transfer Partner
A major bank is adding a new travel transfer partner to its roster — and at a surprisingly strong rate. About Wells Fargo Rewards Partnering with Wyndham: Today, Wells Fargo announced that it had added Wyndham Rewards as a transfer partner. Notably, the hotel brand joins with a transfer ratio of 1:2. This means that…
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“Let’s Talk About Money: Low-Conflict Conversations for Couples” Book Review
Every so often, I realize how blessed I am to have a spouse I see (basically) eye to eye on financially. Unfortunately, not everyone is so lucky. Enter the new book Let’s Talk About Money: Low-Conflict Conversations for Couples by Terry Gaspard MSW, LICSW, released earlier this year. I had a chance to check out…
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Capital One Debuts Venture Business Rewards Credit Card
A new business rewards credit card from Capital One has arrived, replacing a previous option. About the Capital One Venture Business Card: This week, Capital One unveiled its new Venture Business credit card. The $95 annual fee card now accompanies the Capital One Venture X Business, which debuted in 2023. Similar to the consumer version…
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Embedded Finance Platform Pipe Raises $16 Million
A FinTech offering embedded financial solutions built for small businesses has raised a new round of funding. About Pipe’s Funding Round: Recently, Pipe revealed that it raised another $16 million. The unspecified venture round was led by Fin Capital and MaC Venture Capital. Notably, Fin Capital also led the FinTech’s seed round back in 2020.…
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Experian Expands “No Ding Decline” Program to Personal Loans
One of the big three credit bureaus is giving consumers a way to shop for loans without the threat of a decline impacting their credit score. About Experian No Ding Decline for Personal Loans: This week, Experian announced that it was rolling out its No Ding Decline promise to personal loan products. Now, customers can…
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SoFi to Bring Future Wealth Summit Events to College Campuses
FinTech turned bank SoFi is celebrating Financial Literacy Month with a college campus tour. About SoFi’s Future Wealth Summit: SoFi has announced the launch of the Future Wealth Summit. This campus tour will visit more than 30 colleges/universities across the nation during the month of April — which is National Financial Literacy Month. Additionally, a…
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JetBlue Adds New Benefits to JetBlue Premier Credit Card
JetBlue is updating its premium travel card with some new benefits. About the Updates to the JetBlue Premier World Elite Mastercard: Just over a year after JetBlue introduced its Premier World Elite Mastercard, the airline is adding some new benefits. Moreover, the card’s $499 annual fee is staying put. First, JetBlue Premier cardholders can now…
