Author: Kyle Burbank
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Bank of America Bringing Back More Rewards Day for Fourth Year
Bank of America is set to celebrate another More Rewards Day next month. About More Rewards Day 2025: For the fourth consecutive year, Bank of America will offer bonus rewards to cardholders as part of a one-day celebration. This year’s More Rewards Day will be held on November 6th. During More Rewards Day 2025, those…
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Lessons From a First-Time Home Buyer: Can I Refinance Yet?
Last month, the Federal Reserve cut interest rates by another quarter point. While that’s bad news for my high-yield savings accounts (which, in turn, reduced their APYs), the potential silver lining would be a dip in mortgage rates. As I’ve shared before, when we bought our house, we had to accept a rate of 7.999%.…
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Bask Bank Negatively Adjusts Mileage Savings Account Rate
Bask Bank is updating the earnings rate for its Mileage Savings account. About Bask’s Updated Rate: Effective today, Bask will be lowering the rate that its Mileage Savings account customers earn. Now, members will earn 1.75 miles per $1 saved annually versus the previous rate of 2 miles per $1. This means that an accountholder…
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How to Maximize All of the American Express Platinum Card Credits
Whenever I tell people that I pay $695 (now $895) a year for a credit card, I get kind of a weird look. Said looks grow even stranger when I then explain how I even save/make money with that same card. The product in question is the American Express Platinum card, which I’ve held since…
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São Paulo-Based Nubank Applies for U.S. National Bank Charter
Brazilian neobank Nubank has announced its intent to pursue a banking charter in the United States. About Nubank’s Bank Charter Application: This week, Nubank revealed that it had applied for a national bank charter with the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency. The company says that the move was made in order to…
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Revolut Launches High-Yield Savings Accounts in the U.S.
The Britain-based neobanking app Revolut is introducing new high-yield savings accounts to stateside users. About Revolt’s High-Yield Savings Accounts: Revolut is rolling out new savings accounts with tiered rates that increase depending on the subscription level members have. Now, customers can earn a base of 4.00% APY on up to $10,000 in savings. Meanwhile, this…
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Spirit Airlines Adds Free Bag Perk to Co-Branded Credit Card
The embattled Spirit Airlines is sweetening its co-branded credit card with a highly desirable perk. About the New Free Spirit Travel More Card Benefit: Effective immediately, those with the Free Spirit Travel More Mastercard can take advantage a potentially lucrative new benefit. Primary cardholders can now enjoy up to two free checked bags on Spirit…
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Bilt Bringing Back Amazon Bonus for October 2025 Rent Day
Bilt has announced its October 2025 Rent Day offer, featuring a popular redemption bonus. About the Amazon Redemption Bonus from Bilt Rewards: On October 1st, Bilt Rewards members can earn a bonus of up to 50% when redeeming their Bilt Points via Amazon. Per usual, the size of the actual bonus offered will depend on…
