Author: Kyle Burbank
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MrBeast’s Company Acquires Neobanking App Step
A company founded by YouTube giant MrBeast has acquired a FinTech banking app aimed at younger adults. About the Beast Industries Acquisition of Step: Today, Beast Industries announced that it was acquiring Step. Financial details of the transaction were not shared in the press release. Step is a Gen Z-centric neobanking app that offers credit-building…
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WalletHub Reveals Average Credit Score by State for 2026
The personal finance site WalletHub has released its latest look at which U.S. states have the highest and lowest average credit scores. About WalletHub’s 2026 Credit Score by State Report Each year, WalletHub shares a look at which states have the best and worst credit. To compile this list, the site looked at the average…
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Robinhood Plans Next Keynote Event, “Take Flight”
The popular trading app Robinhood has announced another keynote event, set for next month. About Robinhood’s “Take Flight” Event Robinhood is making a series of announcements and scheduling a presentation titled “Take Flight.” The keynote will take place on Wednesday, March 4. True to the title and theme of the event, it will take place…
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U.S. Bank Announces Business Version of Shield Credit Card
Nearly a year after U.S. Bank introduced its Shield credit card, a business version is rolling out. About the U.S. Bank Business Shield Visa: This week, U.S. Bank announced the launch of the Business Shield Visa Card. While this version shares some similarities to the consumer card that debuted last year, there are some notable…
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Chase Debuts New $149 Annual Fee Disney Inspire Credit Card
A new Disney rewards credit card has joined Chase’s line-up. About the Disney Inspire Visa Card: Today, Chase made it official, announcing the new Disney Inspire Visa Card. With an annual fee of $149, the Inspire now sits at the top of the Chase-Disney portfolio, joining the no-annual-fee Disney Visa card and $49 annual fee…
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Varo Bank Reveals $123.9 Million Series G Funding Round
The first FinTech to gain a national bank charter continues to raise funds. About Varo’s Latest Funding Round: This week, Varo Bank announced that it raised $123.9 million in growth investment. The Series G was led by returning investor Warburg Pincus, along with newcomer Coliseum Capital Management. Other existing investors including Northview also participated, increasing…
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American Express to Adjust Centurion Lounge Access Policies
In a bid to reduce crowding at its popular airport lounge locations, American Express has announced two upcoming tweaks to its access rules. About the Amex Centurion Lounge Updates: This summer, Amex will be instituting some new rules at its Centurion Lounge locations. First, there will soon be a time limit on when travelers with…
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Does the Apple Card Belong In Your Wallet?
Updated on January 29, 2026 In 2019, Apple announced what many had suspected: it was releasing its own credit card. While Goldman Sachs would be the one actually issuing the product, the card would combine the user-friendly tech and stylish aesthetic that the company’s many raving fans have grown accustomed to. Then the Apple Card…
