Author: Kyle Burbank
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JetBlue Offering Perks for Sustainable Aviation Fuel Contributions
While JetBlue continues its efforts to become greener, it’s offering flyers a chance to earn potential status while helping the airline meet its goal. About SAF and JetBlue’s contribution incentive: JetBlue has announced a special promotion where customers can earn Tiles toward Mosaic status when contributing to the airline’s efforts to lower carbon emissions. Sustainable…
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SoFi Announces Surpassing 10 Million Member Milestone
A FinTech giant (and full-fledged bank) has just announced its latest growth accomplishment. About SoFi’s milestone: This week, SoFi revealed that it recently surpassed 10 million members. That figure includes nearly 2.5 million members who have joined the platform since the start of calendar 2024. SoFi also reports that, in less than five years, its…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
