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Personal Finance

Money at 30: A Financial Giving of Thanks

by Kyle Burbank
I don't know how this is possible, but the calendar informs me that this Thursday is Thanksgiving Day here in the U.S. (shout out to my Canadian friends who celebrated last month). As is the tradition for many, the holiday serves as a time to reflect on the blessings we've received throughout the year and in our lives overall. Often times these involve money — either directly or indirectly — which...
FinTech News

Are P2P Loans Actually "Predatory"?

by Fioney Staff
A new report released by the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland is causing waves in the FinTech community as it makes some harsh claims about the practice of peer to peer (P2P) lending — also known as marketplace lending. Among those assertions is the idea that P2P lenders engage in predatory practices, with the report stating, "P2P loans resemble predatory loans in terms of the segment of the consumer market...
Personal Finance

Money at 30: 3 Road Trip Lessons From My Latest Journey

by Kyle Burbank
This past week, my wife and I got to take a little vacation... if you consider driving 24 hours in each direction and running a combined total of 19.3 miles on two different days a vacation. For the fourth year in a row, we participated in the runDisney Super Heroes Half Marathon at the Disneyland Resort. Of course, when we started this streak, we were still living in California, making...
Retirement
Retirement

How to Plan a Realistic Retirement Budget

by Phil Bradford
Retirement should be a time of reduced stress but if you don't have a realistic budget in place you could end up causing yourself even more stress than when you were working. No one wants to spend their twilight years stressed over paying bills so getting a budget in place now is key for a happy retirement. Why Do You Need a Retirement Budget? One of the most important reasons...
Personal Finance

Money at 30: The Pros and Cons of Adding an Authorized User

by Kyle Burbank
With the holiday shopping season approaching, I've been thinking a lot about credit cards lately. In addition to planning out some of our shopping itinerary and determining which card is best to use for each item, I actually decided to apply for another credit card recently as well. After doing so, I also had another important choice to make: should I add my wife as an authorized user or not? For...
Personal Finance

4 Smart Ways to Use Your Credit Cards for Holiday Shopping

by Fioney Staff
With Daylight Saving Time over, the air getting crisper, and grocery stores ordering turkeys by the truckload, it's becoming clear that the holiday season is just around the corner. In a few short weeks, the 2017 shopping season will officially commence — and many of us are already preparing our wallets accordingly. Of course, just because this season is all about giving doesn't mean you can't get rewarded as well....
Personal Finance

Top 10 Personal Finance Articles of the Month — October 2017

by Fioney Staff
It’s time again for my favorite feature here on Dyer News: a look at my top 10 personal finance articles of the month. Like in many months prior, credit proved a popular topic once again, with many personal finance bloggers looking at the system itself and how consumers can navigate it. Additionally this month brought some smart suggestions for traveling on a budget as well as some always timely general...
Personal Finance

Money at 30: How to Save Money on Streaming Services

by Kyle Burbank
It happened again this past weekend. As of Friday morning, social media, news networks, and tired-eyed employees gathered around water coolers were all talking about it. Yes, the latest season of Stranger Things hit Netflix, marking the latest cultural phenomenon brought to us by a streaming service. Thanks to big events like this one, more and more Americans have either been ditching their standard cable and satellite service in favor of Netflix,...
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Small Business News

FedEx Announces Winners of 11th Annual 2023 Small Business Grant Contest

by Kyle Burbank
Nearly three months after the entry period ended, FedEx has announced the winners of its 11th annual Small Business Grant Content. This year's event saw more than $300,000 in funds going to a variety of small businesses across the nation. Last month, the company revealed 100 finalists, with that list now being narrowed down to just 10 winners. This year's grand prize winners included KindVR, The Cupcake Collection, Up In...
Summer app
FinTech News

Student Loan Benefit FinTech Summer Raises $6 Million

by Fioney Staff
For years, student debt has been one of the most talked about financial topics. What's more, while the debt itself has become a major part of many Americans' lives, discussion of student loans has become political due to efforts to forgive certain loan repayments. However, while we wait for resolution on that front, a FinTech that brings student debt benefit solutions to employers and consumers has raised a new round...
H-E-B and Central Market  credit cards
Credit Cards

Imprint Launches Credit Cards from H-E-B and Central Market 

by Fioney Staff
The FinTech Imprint is partnering with the popular Texas-based grocery chain H-E-B for a pair of new rewards credit cards. This week saw the launch of the H-E-B Visa Signature Credit Card as well as the Central Market Visa Signature Credit Card. With these two (nearly identical) options, customers will be able to earn rewards on groceries and beyond. First, both versions of the card earn up to 5% back on select...
Melissa Urban holding a Ness card
Credit Cards

Health and Wellness Rewards Card Ness Partners with Whole30

by Fioney Staff
In recent years, several unique rewards cards have come to market. These include offerings from FinTech startups as well as brands looking to do something special for their loyal fans. On that note, a recently-announced rewards credit card offering is now working with a popular brand to introduce new benefits for customers. This week, the Ness Card (which is issued by The Bank of Missouri) unveiled a new partnership with...
Choice Privileges Select Card
Credit Cards

Choice Hotels, Wells Fargo Debut Choice Privileges Select Card

by Fioney Staff
With spring well underway and the summer travel season now just around the corner, Choice Hotels and Wells Fargo have unveiled their latest co-branded credit card offering. Today, the two companies announced the Choice Privileges Select Mastercard. Carrying an annual fee of $95, this card will serve as the premium option in the hotel brand's new lineup. Looking at the Choice Privileges Select, it offers a mix of rewards categories....