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Discover Reveals 5% Bonus Categories for Final Quarter of 2024

by Kyle Burbank
As we head into the holiday season, Discover has unveiled its fourth-quarter bonus category picks. About the Q4 2024 Discover It 5% categories: Starting on October 1st, Discover It customers will be able to earn up to 5% back on purchases from two major retailers. First up is Amazon — which has been a fixture of Discover's fourth-quarter bonus categories since at least 2015. While this category will of course cover...
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Eddie Bauer Launches Upgraded Credit Card with Imprint

by Kyle Burbank
Popular retailer Eddie Bauer has announced an updated rewards credit card in partnership with the FinTech Imprint. About the card: This week, Imprint and Eddie Bauer unveiled the new Eddie Bauer World Mastercard. The no-annual-fee card will be issued by First Electronic Bank and will replace the retailer's current private label card offering. With the Eddie Bauer World Mastercard, customers can earn an additional 3 Adventure Rewards points per dollar...
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U.S. Bank Debuts Smartly Card with Savings-Tied Rewards Tiers

by Kyle Burbank
U.S. Bank is launching a new rewards credit card that will allow customers to earn up to 4% cashback. About the U.S. Bank Smartly card: This week, U.S. Bank formally announced the U.S. Bank Smartly Visa card — along with the Bank Smartly Savings account. These two products will be linked as Bank Smartly Visa cardholders will earn enhanced rewards based on their banking balance. First, the U.S. Bank Smartly card...
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Bilt Offering Two Transfer Bonuses for Rent Day September 2024

by Kyle Burbank
Bilt Rewards is offering not one but two travel transfer partner bonus deals for September 2024's Rent Day. About the bonuses: On September 1st, Bilt Rewards members can take advantage of two transfer bonuses. First, members will be able to earn up to a 100% bonus when transferring points to Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. However, this bonus is tiered based on Bilt status. Blue (entry-level) members can get a 20%...
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U.S. Bank, Edward Jones Announce New Strategic Partnership

by Kyle Burbank
A major bank and a popular financial services firm have announced an expanded strategic alliance. About the partnership: This week, U.S. Bank and Edward Jones revealed that they've entered into an updated partnership. As part of this collaboration, a line of co-branded deposit and credit card products will be introduced. These offerings are expected to be available to Edward Jones clients in the United States starting late next year. As...
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Frontier Airlines World Mastercard Adds Free Checked Bags Perk

by Kyle Burbank
Frontier's co-branded credit card is finally gaining a key cardholder perk. About the new benefit and the card: Today, Frontier and Barclays announced a new benefit would join the Frontier Airlines World Mastercard. Effective immediately, primary cardholders can enjoy two complimentary checked bags when flying Frontier-operated flights. This even applies to golf and ski equipment. However, to qualify for this perk, the tickets must have been purchased directly with Frontier...
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Amex Announces Salt Lake City Centurion Lounge Location

by Kyle Burbank
American Express has announced another expansion of its Centurion Lounge network, with a planned lounge for a popular U.S. airport. About the SLC Centurion Lounge location A new Centurion Lounge is headed to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC). The lounge will open in the new Concourse B as part of Phase 4 of The New SLC Airport Redevelopment program. Currently, the location is expected to open sometime in 2025....
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SoFi Soft Launches Two New Credit Card Options

by Fioney Staff
After introducing the SoFi Credit Card in 2020, the FinTech-turned-bank is now piloting new cards — but not everyone can get them just yet. About the new cards: SoFi is soft launching two new credit cards: the SoFi Everyday Cash Rewards Credit Card and the SoFi Essential Credit Card. With the SoFi Everyday Cash Rewards card, members can earn 3% back on dining (including takeout and delivery apps) as well...
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2025 SoFi Checking and Savings Review

by Kyle Burbank
 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. That was later 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 is SoFi’s acquisition of Golden Pacific...
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A Look at How Rakuten (Ebates) Works in 2026

by Kyle Burbank
Since taking an interest in personal finance, one site I’ve come across again and again is Rakuten, formerly Ebates. If you’re still unfamiliar, Rakuten is a cashback site — and is the largest of its kind by far, boasting deals from over 3,500 retailers. Its popularity has endured even with the odd Rakuten re-branding and the platform remains one of my most-used money-saving tools. Since joining Rakuten / Ebates some...
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Best Western Debuts Two New Rewards Credit Cards

by Kyle Burbank
After pausing applications for their previous rewards card, the hotel chain Best Western has unveiled a new pair of rewards credit cards with a new issuer. About the Best Western cards: Best Western is partnering with First Bank & Trust and Mercury Financial to introduce two new co-branded credit cards. First up is the no-annual-fee Best Western Rewards Visa Signature Card. With this card, customers can 4x points on Best...
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Marriott Bonvoy Bold Card Launches Travel Contest

by Kyle Burbank
Chase and Marriott Bonoy have unveiled a special contest while continuing to offer its best-ever welcome bonus. About the welcome bonus and Bold Chat Court Contest: Marriott Bonvoy and Chase have launched a special opportunity called the Bold Chat Court contest. As part of this contest, 10 lucky travelers will be awarded 500,000 Marriott Bonvoy points (for a total of 5 million) as well as $5,000. For this contest, the...
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Bilt Adds 2 New Transfer Partners Including First 3:2 Transfer Rate

by Kyle Burbank
Bilt is once again expanding its travel transfer rewards program — and is even breaking the mold with one new partner. About the new additions to Bilt: This week, Bilt launched partnerships with two more travel brands: TAP Air Portugal and Accor. As a result, Bilt members will now be able to transfer their points to Miles&Go and ALL Reward, respectively. In total, Bilt now has 18 transfer partners including 13...