Author: Kyle Burbank
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Amex Announces Haneda Airport Centurion Lounge Location
American Express has revealed its next international Centurion Lounge location. About the Centurion Lounge at HND: The Centurion Lounge network is expanding, with Amex announcing that a new location at Tokyo’s Haneda Airport (HND) is set to debut in 2025. This new lounge will be found in Terminal 3 on the fourth floor. While Centurion…
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Are We Witnessing the End of the Neobank?
The first time I heard the term “FinTech” was in 2015. In the near-decade since, I’ve become a diligent observer of the industry and a sizable fan overall. Over the years, I’ve witnessed some startups rise to mainstream success while others go out nearly as quickly as they arrived. Similarly, I’ve watched as venture capital…
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California Personal Finance Education Bill Signed Into Law
The state of California will soon be rolling out a financial literacy course as part of its high school curriculum. About the bill: California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed Assembly Bill 2927 — better known as the Personal Finance Education bill — into law. This follows the bill’s passage in the state Senate and Assembly…
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Robinhood Acquires AI Investment Research Platform Pluto
The popular trading app Robinhood is joining the AI gold rush with its latest acquisition. About Pluto and the acquisition: In a blog post, Robinhood announced plans to purchase the AI-powered investment research tool Pluto Capital. With Pluto, investors can obtain customized strategies based on their goals. As a result of the acquisition, Pluto’s founder…
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Rainforest Announces $20 Million Funding Round
A payment provider built for software platforms has raised a sizeable Series A. About the round: Rainforest has announced that it has raised $20 million in new funding. The over-subscribed Series A was led by Matrix Partners with returning investors Accel, Infinity Ventures, BoxGroup, The Fintech Fund, Tech Square Ventures, and Ardent Venture Partners also…
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Wage Access FinTech Clair Partners with Payroll Platform Check
The FinTech Clair has revealed the latest expansion of its service via a new partnership. About the partnership: This week, the earned wage advance service Clair announced that it would be partnering with the payroll infrastructure company Check. As a result, the Clair platform will be available for employers using Check to opt into, giving…
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Lessons From a First-Time Home Buyer: 5 Safety and Security Items We’ve Purchased for Our House
When you’re a renter, there’s a certain level of safety and security that your landlord is required to provide. So, when you become a homeowner, suddenly you’re solely responsible for these important aspects of your life. And, of course, this also likely means spending more money to protect yourself. In our case, since moving in…
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Amazon Prime Day Returning July 16 and 17
The 10th Amazon Prime Day will be held next month, bringing millions of deals to Prime members. About the upcoming Prime Day: Amazon’s popular Prime Day will return on July 16th and 17th. The latest event will be offered in the United States as well as the United Kingdom, France, Japan, and more than a…
