Author: Kyle Burbank
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Why It Pays to “Discover” Online Banking
How many people actively discuss what they enjoy about their bank? Well after a few years of using Discover Bank I’m happy to discuss my experiences.
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Mesa Adds Two More Transfer Partners to Homeowners Card
The Mesa Homeowners card is expanding its travel transfer partner program. About Mesa’s Latest Travel Transfer Partners: Recently, Mesa added two more transfer partners to its platform: Air Canada and SAS (Scandinavian Airlines). As a result, Mesa customers can now transfer points to either program at a rate of 1:1 — meaning that 1,000 Mesa…
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Tips and Tools for Building a Better Emergency Fund
Life can be unexpected. Given this reality, it’s important to prepare yourself — and your finances — for the worst-case scenario. In the latter case, one of the best ways to ensure that an unforeseen expense, job loss, or other setback doesn’t become exacerbated is to have an emergency fund on hand. That’s probably advice…
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LendingClub Launches New LevelUp Checking Account
LendingClub is upgrading — or “leveling up” — its checking account. About LendingClub LevelUp Checking: Today, LendingClub Bank officially unveiled its new LevelUp Checking account. This new option is now available exclusively to LendingClub members. However, those who are not yet members can become one by opening a LendingClub LevelUp Savings account, CD, or a loan.…
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Chase Sapphire Reserve Reveals Revamp, Increased Annual Fee
Following weeks of rumors and teases, Chase officially unveiled a major revamp for its flagship Chase Sapphire Reserve card. About the Updated Chase Sapphire Reserve Card: Chase is bringing a host of new credits to its popular Chase Sapphire Reserve card — while also making adjustments to its rewards rates and annual fee. First, Chase…
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Chase Freedom Reveals 5% Bonus Categories for Q3 2025
Chase has unveiled its third quarter 2025 5% bonus category selections. About the Chase 5% Bonus Categories for Q3 2025: From July 1st through September 30th, Chase Freedom and Freedom Flex customers can earn up to 5% back in four categories: Gas Stations, EV Charging, Select Live Entertainment, and Instacart. First, the Gas Stations category…
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2025 Discover It Card Review: Still Feeling “It” After All These Years
Many years ago now, following what I called my financial awakening, I found that I was suddenly in the market for a new rewards credit card. This led me to start researching various cards before ultimately landing on my final choice: the Discover It card. Before we get into my hands-on review, let me explain…
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Coinbase, Cardless Teaming Up for Bitcoin Rewards Credit Card
Coinbase has announced plans to launch a new Bitcoin-earning credit card later this year: About the Coinbase One Card: This fall, Coinbase will roll out the Coinbase One Card. For this offering, the platform is partnering with the FinTech Cardless. The cards will be issued by First Electronic Bank and will utilize the American Express…
