Author: Kyle Burbank
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FundGuard Announces $100 Million Funding Round
A FinTech firm looking to modernize investment accounting has raised a new “mega-round.” About the round: This week, FundGuard announced a $100 funding round. The Series C was led by Key1 Capital with participation from new investors Euclidean Capital and funds managed by Hamilton Lane. The round also included returning investors Blumberg Capital and Team8. To date,…
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United Airlines Introduced Mileage Pooling Option
United Airlines has launched a new feature that could help friends and families maximize their miles. About the new feature: This week, United unveiled a new miles pooling option. Now, MileagePlus members can invite other members to contribute miles to a joint account. Each pool can have up to five members (one leader and four…
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Pepper Rewards Announces Upcoming Gift Card Bonus Offers
The gift card rebate app Pepper has announced a slate of upcoming offers — in addition to their everyday rewards. About Pepper’s current and upcoming offers: In celebration of March Madness (and beyond), Pepper Rewards is offering special limited-time discounts on gift cards from select brands. These particular deals are instant savings, meaning that users…
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Lessons From a First-Time Home Buyer: The Problem with Appraisal Gaps
Amazingly, when my wife and I recently purchased our very first home, the process couldn’t have gone smoother. Alas, that was not the case for our sister and brother-in-law. A day after they told us that their offer had been accepted on a house, they hit us back to say that the acceptance had since…
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Insurtech Startup Coterie Raises $27 Million
A Cincinnati-based insurtech company has revealed a new funding round. About the round: This week, Coterie announced it had raised $27 million in new funding. The oversubscribed round included participation from new investor Hiscox as well as returning investors Intact Ventures, Weatherford Capital, RPM Ventures, and others. To date, the startup has now raised a…
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Galileo Introduces Post-Purchase BNPL Solution for Banks
Galileo is bringing new purchase financing options to a variety of card customers. About the feature: The FinTech Galileo (which is owned by SoFi) has announced an expansion of its “buy now, pay later” platform. Now, banks and fellow FinTechs can enable a post-purchase installment plan option for debit and credit cardholders. This joins a…
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Alaska Airlines Becomes Latest Bilt Rewards Transfer Partner
Bilt Rewards is bringing in a new travel partner — along with some unique options for members. About the partnership: Bilt has announced a new partnership with Alaska Airlines. As a result, Bilt members will now be able to transfer their points to Alaska’s Mileage Plan at a rate of 1:1. Alaska joins a slate…
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Chase Reveals Q2 2024 Freedom 5%(+) Bonus Categories
Chase has announced its bonus category picks for the second quarter of 2024 — including some interesting twists. About the categories: As April approaches, Chase has revealed what categories Freedom and Freedom Flex cardholders can earn bonuses on. From April 1st through June 30th, customers can earn 5% (or more) in three categories: Amazon.com, Hotels,…
