Author: Kyle Burbank
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Personal Finance Budgeting App Monarch Raises $75 Million
A growing personal finance platform has closed a new round of funding. About Monarch’s Funding Round: Recently, Monarch Money announced that it raised $75 million. The Series B was co-led by FPV Ventures and Forerunner Ventures, with participation from existing investors Menlo Ventures, Accel, SignalFire, and Clocktower Ventures. To date, the company has raised a…
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Discover Reveals 5% Bonus Categories for Third Quarter 2025
July will usher in the third quarter of 2025, meaning that it’s time for another update to the Discover It card’s 5% bonus categories. About Discover’s Q3 2025 Bonus Category Selections: Discover has announced the bonus categories that cardholders can earn up to 5% back in from July through September of 2025. Q3’s picks include…
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Chime IPO Details Come to Light as Roadshow Kicks Off
The popular neobank Chime is readying for its initial public offering. About Chime’s IPO Plans: Chime has revealed plans to go public. According to a blog post from the company, they intend to be listed on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the ticker symbol $CHYM. In total, 32,000,000 shares of Class A common stock…
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Skyla Credit Union Introduces Signature Credit Card
Skyla Credit Union is ready to level up with the release of its latest credit card. About the Skyla Signature Credit Card: This week, Skyla Credit Union launched its new Skyla Signature Credit Card. With this no-annual-fee card, customers can earn 2x rewards on all purchases, regardless of spending category. These points can then be…
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IHG Premier Card Introduces Welcome Offer for 5 Free Nights
Chase’s IHG Premier card is currently offering a welcome bonus that could be worth up to 300,000 points. About the IHG Premier Bonus: For a limited time, new IHG Premier card applicants can take advantage of what Chase is calling the card’s “best offer of 2025.” Currently, new cardholders can earn five free night certificates…
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Karat Financial Launches Business Banking for Content Creators
A service known for its creator-minded charge card has officially expanded into banking. About Karat Creator Banking: Karat Financial has officially launched its new business banking account. In line with the company’s mission, their new accounts are purpose-built for creators, including YouTubers, TikTokers, influencers, and other creatives. These banking services (including the issuance of the…
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“Economics in Plain English” by David A. Mayer Book Review
Is it just me or did everyone suddenly become an economist over the past half a decade or so? I joke — but the truth is that economic literacy is becoming increasingly important in today’s world. Enter the new book Economics in Plain English by author David A. Mayer. Featuring more than 300 terms, throughout…
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American Express to Discontinue Hawaiian Airlines Transfers
Travelers hoping to transfer their American Express Membership Rewards points to Hawaiian Airlines will want to do so while they still can. About Amex Ending Hawaiian Airlines Transfers: American Express has announced that transfers of Membership Rewards points to Hawaiian Airlines’ HawaiianMiles program will soon be discontinued. The last day for this transfer option will…
