Author: Kyle Burbank
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Americans Expected to Spend $25.8 Billion This Valentine’s Day
According to an annual report released by the National Retail Federation (NRF), American consumers are set to spend an estimated $14.2 billion on their partners this Valentine’s Day. About the survey results: Ahead of the 14th, the NRF has released the 2024 version of its annual survey looking at Valentine’s Day spending. This year, consumers…
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Neon Money Club Launches Dating App for Those with Good Credit
The FinTech Neon Money Club has announced a unique offering: a dating app that puts an emphasis on credit scores. About SCORE: Just in time for Valentine’s Day, Neon Money Club has announced the launch of SCORE — a dating app for those with good credit. According to the platform’s FAQ page, “good credit” is…
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Bilt Introduces Milestone Rewards as Part of New Loyalty Program
In December, Bilt Rewards announced a revamp to its loyalty status program. Now, the platform has revealed details on one of the new features: Milestone Rewards. About Milestone Rewards: An update to the Bilt Rewards site (first noticed by Doctor of Credit) details how Milestone Rewards will work. For every 25,000 points that Bilt members…
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Fraud Prevention FinTech Closinglock Raises $12 Million
A FinTech that looks to reduce fraud in real estate transactions has raised a new funding round. About the round: This week, Closinglock announced that it had raised $12 million round of funding. The Series A was led by Headline with participation from LiveOak Ventures, RWT Horizons, and GTMfund. With a seed round in 2022,…
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Lessons From a First-Time Home Buyer: Prioritizing New Projects
So far in this series, I’ve gone through some of the expenses that come with buying and owning a home. However, in addition to some required costs, homeowners may also face self-imposed spending in the form of projects. Obviously, these can range in size and price based on the condition of your home when you…
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Southwest Cards Bring Back Promotional Companion Pass Offer
Southwest is bringing a beloved benefit to its co-branded credit cards for a limited time: Companion Pass. About the offers: Currently, new Chase Southwest cardholders can earn a promotional Companion Pass as well as 30,000 bonus points after spending $4,000 in purchases on the card within the first three months. Notably, this offer is available…
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Is the Bilt Mastercard Worth It for Non-Renters? The Pros and Cons
When I first heard about the Bilt Mastercard, I was both intrigued and excited. That’s because the card’s signature feature is the ability to pay rent with the card and earn 1 point per dollar (while also avoiding any fees). Seeing as we lived in an apartment at the time, I decided to apply for…
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Barclays Unveils Fourth Annual “Small Business Big Wins” Contest
Barclays has announced that its “Small Business Big Wins” contest will be returning for its fourth year. About the contest: Entries for the fourth annual Small Business Big Wins program are now open. Once again this year, the content will offer up a total of $255,000. This includes one $60,000 Grand Prize winner as well…
