Author: Kyle Burbank
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Chase Sapphire Reserve Debuts Best-Ever Welcome Bonus Offer
Chase’s flagship travel card has introduced a new welcome bonus that amounts to the best-ever offer for the card. About the New Chase Sapphire Reserve Welcome Offer: For a limited time, new Chase Sapphire Reserve cardholders can score an enhanced welcome bonus. Now, the card is offering 150,000 bonus Chase Ultimate Rewards points after spending…
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Lessons From a First-Time Home Buyer: How a Storm Made Me Realize There’s A Lot I Don’t Know
Remember when I wrote about my hatred of and anxiety during the Spring season? Well, this week has exemplified exactly why I feel that way. After a round of storms on Monday brought some small hail, heavy rain, and high winds to my area, Tuesday’s storms were surprisingly worse. Luckily, at my house, I “only”…
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Wells Fargo Adds Cathay Pacific Asia Miles as Transfer Partner
Another new travel transfer partner has joined the Wells Fargo Rewards program. About Wells Fargo’s Cathay Pacific Partnership: This week, Wells Fargo announced that it had forged a new partnership with Hong Kong-based airline Cathay Pacific. As a result, Wells Fargo Rewards customers can now convert their points into Cathay Pacific Asia Miles. Notably, Wells…
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Aven Introduces Bitcoin-Backed Rewards Credit Card
A company known for its asset-backed credit cards is introducing a new product — one backed by Bitcoin. About the Aven Bitcoin Visa Card: This week, Aven announced the launch of its Bitcoin Visa Card. Rather than earning Bitcoin, however, this unique card is backed by customers’ Bitcoin holdings. The reveal was made during the 2026 Bitcoin Conference…
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Bilt Brings Back British Airways Bonus for May 2026 Rent Day
For the May 2026 edition of Rent Day, Bilt is once again turning to British Airways for a transfer bonus. About the British Airways Transfer Bonus British Airways’ Avios loyalty program is the star of Bilt’s Rent Day next month. On May 1st, members can earn up to 100% bonus when transferring Bilt Points to…
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Alaska Airlines, Bank of America Renew Credit Card Partnership
Alaska and BofA are re-upping their credit card partnership, with the possibility of new co-branded options coming as a result. About the Alaska Airlines, Bank of America Agreement: This week, Alaska Airlines and Bank of America announced that they were extending and expanding their more than three-decade credit card partnership. Moreover, following Alaska’s merger with…
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Zelle Pilots Potential Bill Pay Feature with Truist Bank
The popular bank-backed peer-to-peer payment platform Zelle is now set to explore other payment options. About the Zelle-Truist Bill Pay Pilot: Today, Zelle announced a new pilot program in partnership with Truist Financial Corp. Specifically, this pilot will evaluate the usefulness of Zelle for paying bills, such as recurring credit card payments. As Zelle notes,…
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LendingClub Announces Upcoming Rebrand to Happen Bank
As former peer-to-peer loan platform LendingClub continues to expand and evolve, it’s now preparing for a total rebrand. About LendingClub’s Transition to Happen Bank: This week, LendingClub announced its plans to take on a new name: Happen Bank. The rebrand comes six years after the FinTech became a licensed bank and discontinued its peer-to-peer lending…
