Author: Kyle Burbank
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‘The New Money Rules’ by Lillian Zhang Book Review
Over the years, I’ve learned that no one really understands how generations work. It’s understandable since there’s often not a set-in-stone definition for when a generation starts or begins. But one thing’s for sure: I’m solidly a Millennial. That means that I’m not the intended audience for The New Money Rules: The Gen Z Guide…
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Bilt Unwraps Avios Transfer Bonus for December 2025 Rent Day
With only a few Rent Days left before the big Bilt 2.0 launch, the company has revealed special offers for December 1st. — including another transfer bonus as well as a gift card redemption boost. About the Avios Transfer Bonus: On December 1st, Bilt Rewards members can earn a transfer bonus on not one, not…
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Model ML Raises “One of The Largest FinTech Series A Rounds”
An AI automation platform for financial services has raised what they describe as one of the largest FinTech Series A rounds in history. About Model ML’s Funding Round: This week, Model ML revealed that it had raised $75 million. The Series A was led by FT Partners with participation from Y Combinator, QED, 13Books, Latitude,…
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Made Launches Essential Card for Homeowners, Raises $8 Million
The homeowners’ rewards credit card market is heating up as a new competitor has launched following a successful Seed round. About Made’s Seed Round: Made, a FinTech intent on helping homeowners “save time, money, and stress” has announced $8 million in new funding. The “oversubscribed” seed round was co-led by Jump Capital and Village Global.…
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Hilton Updates Honors Program with New Tier, Lowered Milestones
Hilton Honors is getting an update for 2026, making it easier for members to obtain status while also introducing a new top tier. About the Changes to Hilton Honors Next year, Hilton’s loyalty program Hilton Honors will add a new elite tier: Diamond Reserve. Members who reach this top status will enjoy such perks as…
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Intuit Partners with OpenAI For “Future of Financial Intelligence”
FinTech giant Intuit has announced a partnership with OpenAI — the company behind ChatGPT. About the Intuit-OpenAI Partnership Today, Intuit (which owns TurboTax, Credit Karma, QuickBooks, and Mailchimp) revealed a new strategic partnership with OpenAI. Together, the companies plan on creating “the future of Financial Intelligence” by integrating AI technology into Intuit products, while also…
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First Bank & Trust Launches Shop Your Way 5321 Visa Card
A new Shop Your Way-branded rewards credit card is now available. About the Shop Your Way 5321 Visa: Applications are now open for the Shop Your Way 5321 Visa card issued by First Bank & Trust. As the name implies, the card earns Shop Your Way points in a variety of categories, ranging from 1%…
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Robo-Advisor Platform Betterment Adds Self-Directed Investing
A company known for its robo-advisory tools is mixing it up by bringing self-directed investment options to the service. About Betterment’s Self-Directed Investment Platform: Betterment is bringing self-directed investing to its platform. Now, customers can trade thousands of stocks and ETFs without paying commission fees. This comes as the company says three-quarters of its customers…
