Category: Banking

Banking

2024 SoFi Checking and Savings Review

by Kyle BurbankJan 19, 2024

Ever since I started taking an interest in the FinTech sector, one company whose name I’ve seen pop up over and over again is SoFi. Lately it seems as though that theme has been sent into overdrive as the company has not only become a household name thanks to its stadium naming rights deal but also because of the company’s continued product expansions. The most interesting development in my mind...

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American Express Rewards Checking Review

by Kyle BurbankJan 17, 2024

When you think about American Express, there's a good chance that premium credit cards come to mind. That's understandable as the company not only boasts a $695 annual fee Platinum Card but is also home to the legendarily clandestine Centurion card — AKA "The Black Card." However, did you know that Amex also offers bank accounts such as their high-yield savings account? More recently, the company also expanded by adding...

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Varo Bank Review: The FinTech With a National Bank Charter

by Kyle BurbankJul 6, 2023

In 2020, Varo Money made history by becoming the first FinTech firm to be awarded a national bank charter — resulting in the new name Varo Bank. Although I hadn’t previously used Varo Money, they always struck me as an intriguing service that put its customers first. So, is that same spirit still present in Varo Bank? Let’s take a look at what Varo Bank has to offer, including the...

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Apple Card Savings Account Review

by Kyle BurbankApr 25, 2023

In 2019, Apple entered the world of financial services when it launched the now-iconic Apple Card. Now, nearly four years later, the company is following up on that success with the debut of Apple Card Savings — a new high-yield savings account that can help customers further grow the cashback they earn. So how does Apple Card Savings work and is it a good option for customers? Let's take a...

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Credit Karma Money Spend Account Review

by Kyle BurbankMar 2, 2023

Over the past few years, the free credit score site Credit Karma has expanded into other aspects of finance. This includes offering an unclaimed funds finder as well as a free tax filing platform (which they recently sold off to Block Inc now that Intuit’s purchase of Credit Karma has been completed). Additionally, Credit Karma has rolled out a free checking account in the form of Credit Karma Money Spend ...

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T-Mobile Money Review (2023)

by Kyle BurbankJan 16, 2023

More than two years ago now, I ended up switching my wireless service from AT&T to T-Mobile. In doing so, I was able to save money in a few different ways — but it turns out there was another savings opportunity I had overlooked until recently: T-Mobile Money. While this digital banking account is open to non-T-Mobile customers, those who do have T-Mobile or now Sprint postpaid plans (as opposed...

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Yotta Savings Review — A Gamified Banking Account

by Kyle BurbankJan 4, 2023

You read that right — so how does it all work? Let’s take a look at Yotta Savings, how it’s lottery component works, and how it could help convince you to start saving.

Banking

Bask Bank Review (2022)

by Kyle BurbankAug 10, 2022

As a kid, I remember my parents explaining to me how savings accounts work. By keeping my money with the bank, they’d pay me a little something extra, allowing my account to grow. Yes, the concept of savings accounts hasn’t changed a whole heck of a lot since, well, ever — but now Bask Bank has a novel idea. Launched in 2020, Bask Bank introduced a unique twist on a...