Author: Kyle Burbank
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Caesars Launches New Caesars Rewards Prestige Visa Card
One of the Las Vegas Strip’s biggest names is launching a new premium tier rewards credit card. About the Caesars Rewards Prestige Visa: Casars Entertainment is adding a new credit card to its lineup. Today, the company unveiled the Caesars Rewards Prestige Visa, which joins the existing Caesars Rewards Visa Signature card. Both offerings are…
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Amex Announces New Sidecar by Centurion Lounge Concept
American Express has revealed plans to expand its Centurion Lounge network with a new spin-off concept. About Sidecar by The Centurion Lounge: A different kind of Centurion Lounge experience is on the way. Today, American Express announced the upcoming launch of Sidecar by The Centurion Lounge. These new airport lounges are designed for travelers who…
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Survey: Southwest Flyers Defecting After Baggage Fee Updates
A recent survey shows that a significant percentage of formerly loyal Southwest customers are seeking alternatives after the airline’s controversial policy changes. About the Survey and Results: According to Thrifty Traveler, two-thirds of those who describe themselves as regular Southwest flyers report moving on to other carriers now that the budget airline has begun charging…
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New Wawa Mastercard Launches with FNBO as Issuer
The gas station/hoagie stop Wawa has announced a new co-branded credit card with a new issuer. About the New Wawa Mastercard: This week, Wawa and First National Bank of Omaha (FNBO) unveiled the new Wawa Mastercard. As the convience store chain notes, this updated product is meant to bring savings and perks to loyal Wawa…
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Bilt Raises $250 Million, Announces “2.0” Card Line-Up
Bilt has not only announced another mega-round but also a fresh eleven-figure valuation and new expansion details. About Bilt’s Latest Funding Round: Today, Bilt announced that it had reaised $250 million in new funding. Moreover, this new round values the company at $10.75 billion. The round was led by General Catalyst and GID with United…
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Lessons From a First-Time Home Buyer: Navigating Our First Serious Power Outage
Last weekend, following another brief but powerful windstorm, we were left without power. Although we’ve had our power go out for a couple of hours here and there since moving to our house, this was the first time that we and a large section of our neighbors were left sans electricity for several hours. And…
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Nibbles Adds Automatic Pet Insurance Claims, Drops Annual Fee
A recently launched rewards credit card is already making some big changes, including adding another unique feature. About the Nibbles Card’s Automatic Claims: Nibbles is making it even easier for its credit card customers to file pet insurance claims. The rewards card (which includes pet health coverage) has now announced Automated Claims Processing. According to…
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Study: Wells Fargo Scandal Helped Drive FinTech Adoption
A newly-released study from the University of California Davis finds that a scandal at a major American bank may have contributed to the rise of FinTech lenders. About the Study’s Findings: According to a new study, the financial scandal involving Wells Fargo pushed some consumers toward financial technology platforms. The paper, titled “Trust as an…
