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Survey: 72% of Consumers Resolve to Pay Down Debt in 2025
A recent survey asked consumers about their financial resolutions as 2025 approaches. About the survey results: According to a survey conducted by BadCredit.org, nearly three-quarters (72%) of consumers have a goal to pay down at least a portion of their debt in 2025. In particular, 49% say they intend to prioritize decreasing their credit card debt. As for how respondents plan to achieve this goal, 46% intend to increase their...
Credit Card News
Chase Celebrates 15 Years of Freedom with Q1 Bonus Categories
In the first quarter of 2025, Chase is not only welcoming a new year but is also celebrating the 15th anniversary of its Freedom product. About Chase's Q1 2025 bonus categories: From January 1st through March 31st, Chase Freedom Flex (and the retired Chase Freedom) customers can earn up to 5% back in four bonus categories: Grocery Stores; Fitness Clubs; Hair, Nails, and Spa Services; and Norwegian Cruise Lines. First,...
FinTech News
Neobank Current Reveals $200 Million in New Capital
A popular neobank has announced an injection of new capital as it nears profitability. About the funding and more: Current has reported receiving $200 million in fresh capital. These funds came from existing investors Andreessen Horowitz, Wellington Management, and Avenir. New investors General Catalyst and Cross River Bank also participated. Prior to this, Current had raised a total of $402.4 million, including a $220 million Series D in 2021 (led by...
Credit Card Reviews
Amex Gold vs Capital One Savor vs. Amex Green — Which is Best for Diners?
It's time for a rewards credit card showdown — or should I say chow down? A while back, a friend of mine was asking me about various dining card options and specifically wanted to know my thoughts on the American Express® Gold Card versus the Capital One Savor [formerly the SavorOne]. Incidentally, I happen to have had both card options in the past, which I'll explain in a bit. So,...
FinTech News
Atlas Card Announces $27 Million in New Funding
A FinTech offering an invite-only charge card has raised a new round of funding for its premium product. About the funding round: Atlas Card has revealed that it has raised $27 million in financing. The Series B was led by Michael Gilroy and Gokul Rajaram's Marathon, while angel investors such as Eric Schmidt, Olaf Carlson-Wee, and Anton Levy also participated. This comes as, according to Atlas, it has surpassed $200 million in annualized spend volume for...
Homes
Lessons From a First-Time Home Buyer: Yes, Your Payments Can Still Go Up
When we decided to ditch apartment life in favor of buying a house, one of the motivating factors was that, while rents tend to rise from year to year, our mortgage wouldn't. Of course, while that's true of our fixed-rate mortgage itself, that doesn't mean that our monthly payments won't increase. In fact, as we reached our first year anniversary in this home, we're now going to have to start...
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