Author: Kyle Burbank
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Bilt Announces Avios Transfer Bonus for April 2025 Rent Day
For April 2025’s Rent Day, Bilt is offering a transfer bonus for not one, not two, but three airlines. About the Avios Transfer Bonus: On April 1st, Bilt members can earn up to a 100% bonus when transferring points to three airline programs that use the Avios currency. Those airlines are Aer Lingus, British Airways,…
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FinTech Breakthrough Announces 2025 Award Winners
The 2025 FinTech Breakthrough Award recipients have been revealed. About the Winners: Each year, the FinTech Breakthrough Awards honor companies across the financial technology landscape. These awards encourage startups to “showcase their standout FinTech products, services and solutions” by applying. Then, these applications are evaluated by a panel of independent industry experts, scored, and selected.…
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United Airlines, Chase Unveil Revamped Credit Card Line Up
United Airlines has announced new benefits (and increased annual fees) for its co-branded credit cards issued by Chase. About the Card Updates: Today, United and Chase revealed updates for the United Explorer Card, United Quest Card, and United Club Card. First, the United Explorer Card will now include up to $60 in rideshare credits annually.…
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Chime Rolls Out New Instant Loans Feature
The popular neobank Chime is introducing a new feature that will provide customers with quick access to extra funds. About Instant Loans: This week, Chime announced the launch of Instant Loans. With this option, customers will be able to borrow up to $500 with a fixed interest rate. Plus, rather than requiring a credit check…
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U.S. Bank Introduces Shield Visa Card
U.S. Bank has debuted a new credit card that includes a “market-leading” promo interest rate and a unique clear plastic design. About the U.S. Bank Shield Card: This week, U.S. Bank announced the launch of the U.S. Bank Shield Visa Card. A key feature of this card is an introductory 0% APR on purchases and…
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Lessons From a First-Time Home Buyer: My Most Surprising Revelation From Observing My Neighbors
In past installments of this series, I’ve discussed how game-changing having an attached garage has been. On a basic level, coming from an apartment complex, it’s nice not to have anyone complain about where we park for any reason—or having to move our car last minute for some event or maintenance. It’s also great not…
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Bilt Rewards Acquires Item-Level Data Platform Banyan
Bilt Rewards has acquired one of its partners as it continues to expand. About the Acquisition: Recently, it was announced that Bilt Rewards had acquired the FinTech company Banyan, which provides item-level merchant recept data. According to Bilt, this will allow them to create hyper-personalized rewards as well as create frictionless experiences that boost neighborhood…
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Wyndham Launches Rewards Debit Card Powered by Galileo
In a twist, the popular hotel brand Wyndham is unveiling not a new rewards credit card but a co-branded rewards debit card. About the Wyndham Rewards Debit Card: This week, Wyndham announced the launch of the Wyndham Rewards Debit Card — which it says is an industry first for major hospitality brands in the United…
