Author: Kyle Burbank
-
FNBO Announces Premium MGM Rewards Iconic Credit Card
After recently teasing that a new co-branded credit card was in the works, FNBO and MGM have now introduced the premium product. About the MGM Rewards Iconic World Elite Mastercard: This week, the MGM Rewards Iconic World Elite Mastercard officially debuted. Issued by FNBO, this premium card option joins the existing MGM Rewards World Elite…
-
Lessons From a First-Time Home Buyer: Announcing My New (and Free) Homebuyer’s Guide
For the past 18 months, I’ve been writing about my experience 1) buying a home and then 2) discovering everything that being a homeowner entails. Along the way, I’ve covered some topics that I’d never heard anyone else really talk about and have developed a few tips that I think others could learn from. That’s…
-
Average FICO Credit Score Falls Slightly Year-Over-Year
A new report from FICO shows that the average credit score for American consumers recently dipped. About the Latest Average Credit Score Data: According to the latest data from FICO, the average credit score in the United States has fallen. Now, the average stands at 715. That’s down two points from last April and down…
-
My Disastrous Tax Season: Where I Went Painfully Wrong
Well, it’s Tax Day once again — which means that procrastinators like me are getting ready to send off our payments. After all, while I understand wanting to get a refund ASAP, who would want to pay money a minute earlier than required? Speaking of paying money, this weekend brought the realization that my wife…
-
Cathay Pacific and Synchrony Reintroduce Co-Branded Card
After pausing applications late last year, the Cathay World Elite Mastercard has returned. About the Cathay World Elite Mastercard: The Cathay World Elite Mastercard from Synchrony Bank is once again accepting applications. With this card, customers can earn Asia Miles on purchases as well and enjoy other special benefits. First, cardholders can earn 3 Asia…
-
U.S. Bank Makes Big Changes to Bank Smartly Credit Card
Just six months after U.S. Bank launched its unique Bank Smartly Visa Card, some major changes have been made. About the Updates to the U.S. Bank Smartly Visa Card: Last fall, U.S. Bank announced its Bank Smartly card. With this product, customers could earn a base of 2% back on all purchases — but that could…
-
Verizon Partners with Santander Bank for Customer Bank Account
Verizon has partnered to launch a banking account that includes special benefits for wireless and Home 5G customers. About Verizon + Openbank Savings: Recently, Verizon announced it was working with Santander’s OpenBank to introduce the Verizon + Openbank Savings account. With this high-yield savings option, Verizon Wireless and Home 5G customers can not only currently…
-
Affirm Joins MoreThanFair Organization Calling for Inclusive Credit
The Buy Now, Pay Later platform Affirm has announced that it’s become the latest member of an organization resolved to improve access to affordable credit. About Affirm Joining MoreThanFair: This week, Affirm revealed that it had joined MoreThanFair. As a member, the company is affirming a commitment to help make lending more inclusive and transparent.…
