Author: Kyle Burbank
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Ally Introduces Free Program Rooted in Money Psychology
Ally Financial is launching a new financial wellness program called Money Roots. About Money Roots: Money Roots is a free financial program grounded in money psychology. The tool is meant to help consumers better understand their money mindset. From there, they can also learn how these mindsets impact their financial decisions including spending, saving, and…
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Details of Virgin Red Rewards Card Revealed as Waitlist Opens
Following the announcement that Synchrony and Virgin were launching a new co-branded card, details about the Virgin Red Rewards World Elite Mastercard have now been revealed. About the Virgin Red Rewards Mastercard: As previously announced, the Virgin Red Rewards card will allow cardholders to earn Virgin Points on Virgin hotel stays, flights, cruises, experiences, and…
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Recreational Vehicle Financing FinTech Octane Raises $50 Million
A FinTech that helps consumers get financing for a variety of major recreational purchases has raised a fresh round of funds. About the round: This week, Octane announced that it raised $50 million in new equity capital. The Series E was led by Valar Ventures with participation from Upper90. Notably, both firms are existing investors.…
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HSBC Reveals Enhanced Welcome Bonuses for Two Cards
HSBC is rolling out enhanced welcome bonuses and other benefits for its Premier and Elite credit cards. About the bonuses and cards: First up, the new cardholders can currently earn up to 50,000 bonus points with the HSBC Premier Credit Card. To earn this bonus, cardmembers must spend at least $4,000 in purchases on the…
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Selling the Dream: The Billion-Dollar Industry Bankrupting Americans Book Review
At this point, I think most people are at least familiar with multi-level marketing companies (AKA MLMs). Even if they don’t know the term itself, surely anyone who’s ever been on Facebook is familiar with the feeling of being DM’d by an old friend or acquaintance trying to sell them something. What’s more, despite big…
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Credit One Relaunches Wader Card on American Express Network
Credit One has updated one of its rewards cards to operate on the Amex network. About the Wander card and update: One of Credit One’s (not to be confused with Capital One) cards is getting a slight name change. Now, the official name of the Wander card will be the Credit One Bank Wander American Express card. As that…
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Savvy Wealth Raises $26.5 Million for Wealth Management AI Tools
The digital financial advisor platform Savvy Wealth has revealed an addition to its early-stage funding round. About the round: Savvy Wealth has announced the closure of its Series A, which totals $26.5 million. This includes the addition of $15.5 million from Canvas Ventures. New and existing investors including Thrive Capital, Brewer Lane Ventures, Index Ventures,…
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Netspend Introduces Real Madrid Prepaid Mastercard
One of the most popular sports teams in the world is launching a prepaid card in the United States. About the Real Madrid Netspend Prepaid Mastercard: Fans of champion Real Madrid Football Club can now obtain a prepaid card celebrating the team. With the Real Madrid Netspend Prepaid Mastercard, fans can not only get a…
