Author: Kyle Burbank
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Singapore-Based FinTech Surfin Raises $12.5 Million
Surfin, a FinTech headquartered in Singapore, has announced a new round of funding. About the funding round: This week, Surfin announced that it had raised $12.5 million. The Series A was led by Insignia Venture Partners, which has previously invested in such international FinTechs as CrediBook, Fazz, Nudge, among others. Surfin notes that this round…
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Synchrony’s CareCredit Announces Pet Insurance Integration
On the heels of rolling out a partnership with Albertsons, Synchrony has revealed another expansion for its CareCredit program— and one that will benefit pet parents. About the pet insurance payment experience for CareCredit: The CareCredit card is launching a new feature for customers with pets. Synchrony (which issues the card) is partnering with Pets Best…
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Bank of America Unveils Third Annual “More Rewards Day”
Next month, for one day only, Bank of America credit card customers will once again be able to earn bonus rewards. About More Rewards Day: Bank of America is bringing back its More Rewards Day for 2024. This year’s celebration will take place on Thursday, November 7th. As they have for the past two years…
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Gift Card Market Launches, Offering “Gift Local” Options
A FinTech is introducing a gift card site specific to small and local businesses. About Gift Card Market: Recently, the new site Gift Card Market launched, allowing customers to purchase gift cards for more than 5 million local eateries, spas, and salons. These local gift cards can be purchased and sent to loved ones via…
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IRS Expanding Direct File Tool for 2025 Tax Filing Season
In time for the 2025 tax filing season, the Internal Revenue Service will be expanding Direct File in a few different ways. About the expansion: The IRS has some major expansion plans for its Direct File service. First, after a 12-state pilot last year, the tool will be available in twice as many states next…
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Lessons From a First-Time Home Buyer: The Problem with Appliance Repair “Quotes”
When we were buying our house, one piece of advice we were given was, “Get three quotes before hiring someone for repairs.” While this sounds like a lot of work, I can absolutely appreciate this tip. After all, even when you’re potentially spending thousands of dollars, saving any money you can is still important. As…
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American Express Green Card Removing LoungeBuddy Credit
It looks like American Express is preparing an update to its Green Card after dropping a benefit from the card’s site. About the update the LoungeBuddy: As noticed by Doctor of Credit, American Express has updated the listing for its Green Card to remove one key perk. Previously, customers could get up to $100 in…
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PayPal Debit Card Review: Earn Stackable 5% Cash Back
In recent weeks, PayPal debuted an updated debit card product (perhaps you’ve seen the incessant Will Ferrell commercials for it during football games?). With the launch of this card, the company known for online payments is encouraging customers to pay with them anywhere. To encourage such behavior, the debit card allows cardholders to earn 5%…
