Author: Kyle Burbank
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Robinhood Reveals New Credit Card, Reimagined Flagship App
During its “New Gold Standard” keynote event, Robinhood made some major announcements, including the launch of a new credit card. About the Robinhood Gold Card: The headlining announcement was the reveal of the new Robinhood Gold Card. In a bit that paid homage to Steve Jobs’ iconic iPhone announcement, Robinhood co-founder and CEO Vlad Tenev…
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How to Maximize All of the American Express Gold Card Credits
One of the most often-used cards in my wallet is the American Express Gold Card. Like its “big brother” the Platinum Card, the Amex Gold card commands a sizeable annual fee but attempts to offset that expense by including monthly credits. Of course, the card also includes some lucrative rewards categories and redemption options that…
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U.S. Bank Plans Major Changes to Altitude Connect Credit Card
U.S. Bank has revealed several major changes to its Altitude Connect credit card, which will arrive this September. About the changes: The first update is that the card will no longer carry an annual fee. Previously, the Altitude Connect card came at a cost of $95 per year — although this was often waived for…
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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…
