Author: Kyle Burbank
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CLEAR Plus Pilots Paid Curb-to-Gate Assistance Service Option
CLEAR is introducing two VIP service options exclusively for CLEAR Plus members. About CLEAR Ambassador Assist: The biometric identity verification service CLEAR is now offering new services that will allow travelers to gain VIP assistance. Dubbed CLEAR Ambassador Assist, this platform allows customers to book Curb-to-CLEAR or Curb-to-Gate services. With each of these options, a…
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Neobank Chime Re-Ups Partnership with Dallas Mavericks
A popular neobanking app is renewing and expanding its partnership with one of the NBA’s top teams. About the partnership: After initially joining as a sponsor in 2020, Chime recently revealed that it was extending its strategic partnership with the NBA’s Dallas Mavericks. As a result, the team will continue to wear Chime patches on…
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Lessons From a First-Time Home Buyer: How FICO’s New Tool Could Benefit Mortgage Applicants
Applying and getting approved for a mortgage can be a lengthy process. As I learned, this is especially true if you’re self-employed — but it could also be a challenge given your credit situation. On that note, FICO is apparently rolling out a new tool to mortgage lenders that will hopefully enable them to give…
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Subcontractor Financial Solution Platform Billd Raises $17.5 Million
A platform that focuses on the financing for subcontractors has raised a new round of funding itself. About the round: This week, Billd announced that it had raised $17.5 million in “strategic funding.” The round was led by LL Funds as well as MissionOG. RJT Credit, Ulysses Management, and HighSage Ventures also participated. Previously, Billd…
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American Express Gold Card: How to Use the Resy Credit
When American Express debuted its revamped Gold Card this summer, one of the biggest additions was a $100 credit for Resy. For those unfamiliar, Resy is a restaurant reservation platform that Amex acquired back in 2019 — so it makes sense that the card company would want to leverage the service and make it a…
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Robinhood Introduces Presidential Election Market Event Contracts
Robinhood is launching its derivatives business by allowing some users to essentially bet on the results of the 2024 presidential election. About the Presidential Election Market: Earlier this month, Robinhood revealed plans to launch index options as well as futures trading. Both of these features come from Robinhood Derivatives (RHD). Now, RHD has announced event…
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Bilt Rent Day November 2024 Features British Airways Bonus
For November 2024’s Rent Day, Bilt is putting a new twist on one of its famed transfer bonuses — and even adding a pre-Rent Day deal to the mix. About the Rent Day November 2024 features: On November 1st, Bilt members who transfer their points to British Airways can earn a transfer bonus. In a…
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CFPB Fines Apple and Goldman Sachs Combined $89.8 Million
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is taking action against both Apple and Goldman Sachs regarding failures related to the Apple Card. About the order: The CFPB has ordered Apple and Goldman Sachs to pay a combined $89.8 million due to customer service issues and other alleged missteps with the Apple Card. These fines include…
