Author: Kyle Burbank
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Investment Property FinTech Downpayments Raises $32.8 Million
A FinTech that allows property investors to finance their down payments has announced a new funding round. About the round: This week, Florida-based startup Downpayments announced that it had raised $32.8 million via a mix of debt and equity. According to Crunchbase, the debt financing portion of the round totaled $31.8 million, while the equity…
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Hilton Announces Name for New Extended Stay Brand
After previously announcing an extended stay brand under the code name “Project H3,” Hilton has now revealed the actual brand banner: LivSmart Studios. About LivSmart Studios: Hilton has shared more information on its apartment-style extended stay brand. LivSmart Studios will target the lower midscale market and are intended for guests staying 20 nights or more.…
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Intuit Announces TurboTax Integration in Credit Karma
With Tax Season ramping up, Intuit has announced a new TurboTax integration for the popular Credit Karma platform. About the integration: Intuit is bringing TurboTax into Credit Karma. As a result, customers will be able to file their 2023 taxes using the TurboTax platform via the Credit Karma interface. In some cases, this includes the…
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United States Economy Added an Estimated 216,000 in December
The United States economy closed out 2023 with yet another impressive jobs report. About the report: According to the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics report, the U.S. economy gained 216,000 jobs in the last month of 2023. That easily beat the 175,00 jobs expected by economists surveyed by Bloomberg. Meanwhile, the unemployment rate was flat…
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SoFi Offering 2% Match for IRA Contributions Through Tax Day
With the new year underway and tax season just around the corner, SoFi is encouraging taxpayers to contribute to their IRAs by offering a special bonus. About the offer: Today, SoFi unveiled a limited-time deal where customers can earn a bonus when making contributions to their SoFi IRAs. Through April 15th, the brokerage will be…
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T-Mobile Adding Hulu Subscription Perk to Top-Tier Service Plan
Wireless carrier T-Mobile has added another streamer to one of its service plans. About Hulu on Us: Today, T-Mobile announced its latest offering: Hulu on Us. Starting January 24th, those with the wireless carrier’s Go5G Next plan will be able to add Hulu (With Ads) at no additional cost. This perk is valued at $95.88…
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“Gonzo Capitalism” Audiobook Review
As I’ve mentioned before, I fairly regularly look through Audible to find newly released finance audiobooks I might want to review. Not too long ago, I came across one I purchased nearly on sight: Gonzo Capitalism: How to Make Money in An Economy That Hates You by Chris Guillebeau. Released last summer, I’m not exactly…
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FinTech Brokerage Webull Launches in Canada
The popular brokerage app Webull is expanding up north. About Webull’s entry into Canada: Kicking off the new year, Webull has announced its official launch in Canada. This comes after the firm initially gained operating authorization in November of last year. Now, Canadian customers can trade both Canadian and U.S. stocks and ETFs. According to…
