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FinTech News

iWallet Announces Plans to Support FedNow Check Deposits

by Kyle Burbank
As the FedNow service rolls out, one business-centric check deposit app has announced plans to bring its capabilities to its platform. About the update and FedNow: The FinTech app iWallet has announced that it will soon integrate FedNow into its service. According to the startup, they'll be one of the first processing apps to support the real-time check deposit technology. Currently, iWallet expects the update to be available by the...
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Credit Cards

Chase Aeroplan Card Brings Back 100K Point Bonus Offer

by Kyle Burbank
Whether you're a frequent Air Canada passenger or just a fan of earning rewards, a new welcome bonus offered for the Chase Aeroplan card may be of interest. About the offer: Currently, new Chase Aeroplan cardholders can earn up to 100,000 bonus points. However, this deal is broken up into two pieces. First, cardholders can earn 75,000 points when they spend at least $4,000 in purchases on the card within...
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Economic News

Report: 401(k) Balances Rise, Hardship Withdrawals Increase

by Kyle Burbank
A newly-released report looking at 401(k) account balances at Bank of America shows that, while overall balances are trending upward, more people are also requesting hardship distributions. About the report: According to the BofA report, the average 401(k) account balance at the end of last quarter was $82,300. That's up by $7,250 so far in 2023, representing a 9.6% increase. In the second quarter, the average contribution came in at...
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Cryptocurrencies

PayPal Launches PYUSD Stablecoin

by Kyle Burbank
PayPal is expanding its digital payments network with the introduction of a new stablecoin. About PYUSD: This week, PayPal announced the launch of a United States dollar-backed stablecoin called PayPal USD — or PYUSD. These coins will be redeemable at a 1:1 ratio for U.S. dollars and will be issued by Paxos Trust Company. In the coming weeks, customers will be able to transfer PYUSD between PayPal and compatible external wallets,...
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Credit Cards

American Express Green Card Credit Card Overview

by Kyle Burbank
In the past, I've talked a lot about American Express cards such as the Platinum and Gold cards. However, there's a third option in this line-up that isn't as discussed these days: The American Express Green Card. Ironically, once you see the card, you may realize that it's actually what you envision when you think about what an iconic Amex looks like. What's more, the Green card has plenty of...
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Credit Cards

Greenlight Family Cash Cardholders Can Help Teens Build Credit

by Kyle Burbank
A popular platform for teaching children and young adults about managing their finances is now offering a way for them to also built credit via their parents. What's new: Adults with the Greenlight Family Cash Card can now help their teens build credit even before they turn 18. As Greenlight has announced, cardholders can add their children as authorized users. This will then allow teens to establish credit history while...
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Personal Finance

Apple Card Savings Accounts Surpass $10 Billion in Deposits

by Kyle Burbank
Apple's latest financial service is off to a hot start, with the tech firm announcing that deposits have broken through a major milestone. What's happening: Recently, Apple announced that their high-yield saving account called Apple Card Savings had reached more than $10 billion in deposits. This achievement comes less than four months after the account launched. Previously, it was reported that Savings surpassed $1 billion within the account's first days....
Fioney Top 10 Must-Read Personal Finance Articles July 2023
Personal Finance

Top 10 Personal Finance Articles of the Month — July 2023

by Fioney Staff
Welcome to Fioney's look at the top 10 personal finance articles of the month. On the first Friday of each new month, we look back at some of our favorite posts published in the weeks prior and highlight them right here. This includes a mix of sites that have become staples of our lists as well as many first-timers. To start things off this month, with back to school around...
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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...
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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...
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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....
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...