Author: Kyle Burbank
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Robinhood Unveils Futures Trading, Desktop Platform, and More
The popular trading app Robinhood kicked off its first-ever HOOD Summit by announcing a number of new features for the platform. About the HOOD Summit and HOOD Week announcements: During a keynote at the HOOD Summit held in Miami, Robinhood chairman and CEO Vlad Tenev revealed some of the ways that the service is expanding.…
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Navy Federal Credit Union Launches cashRewards Plus Card
Navy Federal is adding an enhanced rewards card to its line-up along with a special bonus. About the cashRewards Plus Card: Now, Navy Federal Credit Union customers can earn more cashback thanks to the introduction of the cashRewards Plus Card. This new option joins the existing cashRewards Card and earns 2% back on all purchases.…
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Bilt Adds 2 New Transfer Partners Including First 3:2 Transfer Rate
Bilt is once again expanding its travel transfer rewards program — and is even breaking the mold with one new partner. About the new additions to Bilt: This week, Bilt launched partnerships with two more travel brands: TAP Air Portugal and Accor. As a result, Bilt members will now be able to transfer their points…
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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…
