Author: Kyle Burbank
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It’s Official: Bilt Members Can Now Earn Bilt Points on Rakuten
Following a premature website update that led to a lot of digital ink being spilled, Bilt and Rakuten have formally announced a new partnership that will be rewarding for members. How Bilt Members Can Earn Points on Rakuten: The time has come: Bilt members can now earn Bilt Points by shopping via Rakuten. To do…
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2025 U.S. Consumer Holiday Spending Expected to Top $1 Trillion
With the holiday shopping season just around the corner, estimates suggest that American shoppers could set a record this year — and cross a major milestone. About the Holiday Spending Forecast for 2025: This week, the National Retail Federation (NRF) released its annual holiday forecast. In it, they estimate that retail sales between November and…
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Bilt Lays Out Timeline, First Migration Details for Bilt 2.0 Launch
As Bilt Rewards prepares for big changes next year, the platform has shared more details about the launch of Bilt 2.0 with members. About the Bilt 2.0 Migration and Timeline: It’s full steam ahead to Bilt 2.0. Today, Bilt alerted members that the official conversion would occur on February 7th, 2026. On that date, the…
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T-Mobile and Capital One Officially Launch Co-Branded Credit Card
Telecom T-Mobile is teaming up with Capital One to bring customers a new rewards credit card. About the T-Mobile Visa Signature Card: Months after it was first teased, the T-Mobile Visa card has arrived. The new card is issued by Capital One. With the card, customers can earn 5% back in T-Mobile Rewards when purchasing…
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U.S. Bank Introduced “Buy Now, Pay Later” Split Credit Card
A new U.S. Bank product combines a traditional credit card with a “buy now, pay later” (BNPL) model. About the U.S. Bank Split Card: U.S. Bank has revealed its latest credit product: the Split World Mastercard. The “Split” part of the card’s name refers to the unique “buy now, pay later” model it offers. In…
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The Art of Spending Money: Simple Choices for a Richer Life Book Review
Five years ago, I picked up the book The Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel after seeing it on Amazon — and absolutely loved it. So, when I saw that he was releasing another book, I immediately pre-ordered. That book was 2023’s Same as Ever, which I also enjoyed. That brings us to this year as…
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Amex Debuts Newest Centurion Lounge in Salt Lake City
American Express expanded its lounge network this week as the latest Centurion location began welcoming cardholders. About the Centurion Lounge at SLC: A new American Express Centurion Lounge has officially opened at Salt Lake City International Airport. The lounge marks the 31st Centurion location. At 18,000 square feet, it’s also larger than several other flagship…
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Healthcare FinTech Cylerity Raises $28 Million in Capital
A FinTech focused on improving healthcare payments has raised a new round of funding. About Cylerity’s Funding Round: Recently, Cylerity announced a total of $28 million in new funding. This includes a $4 million seed round and a $24 million debt facility. The “over-subscribed” equity portion of the round was led by HealthX Ventures, with…
