Author: Kyle Burbank
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2025 Guide to Travel Credit Cards
It feels as though, over the past few years, “travel hacking” via points and miles has exploded in popularity. While premium credit cards may have once been a well-kept secret that seemed out of reach for the layman, these days the secrets to airport lounge access, award travel, and other perks are most definitely out.…
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Small Business Banking Platform Flex Raises $225 Million
A FinTech company that enables small business owners to manage their business and personal finances together has raised a new round of funding. About the round: Flex has just revealed that it has raised $225 million. This amount includes a $25 million Series A round as well as a $200 million credit facility from Victory…
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Lessons From a First-Time Home Buyer: Hosting Our First Guest in the House
After more than a year in our new home, we finally hosted our first guest last month. While the ability to have overnight guests was a partial factor in why we elected to upgrade to owning a home versus renting a one-bedroom apartment, the amount of time that it took to actually have someone over…
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YouTube Introducing Premium Lite Subscription Tier to the U.S.
As rumored, YouTube is bringing a new tier of its Premium service to viewers in the United States. About YouTube Premium Lite: YouTube is rolling out a cheaper version of its popular Premium service. Today, the site announced that it would begin piloting Premium Lite in the United States. With Premium Lite, viewers will enjoy…
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Bilt vs. Mesa: How the Two Housing Credit Cards Compare
Whether they rent or own, housing payments are easily one of the largest monthly expenses that many Americans face. Yet, even as rewards credit cards have grown in popularity, this spending category has been completely excluded — at least until recently. A few years ago, the Bilt Mastercard was introduced, allowing renters to earn rewards points…
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Capital One Venture Brings Back Its Stellar Limited-Time Offer
Capital One has brought back an enhanced bonus offer for its popular Venture Rewards card. About the bonus: For a limited time, new Capital One Venture Rewards customers can earn a welcome bonus worth up to $1,000 in travel. This offer includes two lucrative components. First up, cardholders can earn 75,000 bonus miles when they…
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Discover Unveils 5% Bonus Categories for Second Quarter of 2025
Discover has announced its selections for the categories customers can earn up to 5% back in during the second quarter of the year. About the Discover Q2 bonus categories: From April 1st through June 30th, Discover It cardholders can earn up to 5% back in two practical categories: Grocery Stores and Wholesale Clubs. First, the…
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Insurance Payment FinTech Camber Raises $30 Million
A startup looking to make insurance reimbursement payments more efficient has raised a new round of funding. About the round: This week, Camber has announced that its raised $30 million. The Series B was led by Andreessen Horowitz while ACME and Craft also participated. To date, the company has now raised a total of $50…
