Credit Cards: Everything You Need to Know

Category: Credit Cards

The world of credit cards can be confusing. The industry is constantly evolving. Keeping track of credit card features and benefits can be time consuming. Fioney is here to help maximize your credit card utility. From comprehensive guides, individual card reviews, the latest news, and tips to optimize your usage we have you covered.

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Cardless Introduces New Orleans Pelicans Credit Card for Fans

The FinTech Cardless is at it again, debuting another co-branded credit card with a professional sports time. This time around, the startup is back in the NBA, announcing the release of the New Orleans Pelicans credit card. With the Pelicans card, fans will be able to earn 4 points per dollar spent on gas as well as 4x points on dining and select food delivery purchases. They'll also earn 4x...
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Credit One Releases New NASCAR American Express Credit Card

A credit card that already displayed the red, white, and blue on its design is getting even more American as Credit One has announced the launch of the new NASCAR American Express Card. Previously, Credit One's NASCAR co-branded card was a Visa. However, with American Express joining as the Official Credit Card Payment Network of NASCAR starting with the 2022 season, the updated card will operate on the Amex network...
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U.S. Bank Altitude Connect Introduces Olympics-Linked Welcome Offer

When it comes to rewards credit cards, oftentimes cardholders will see the greatest injection of value from welcome bonuses. Typically, when you open a new card, the issuer will offer you the chance to earn a significant number of points, miles, or cash back, provided that you spend a pre-determined amount on your new card within a certain amount of time (usually three to six months from account opening). However,...
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Save Wealth Premium Credit Card Offers Rewards Tied to Market Returns

As FinTechs have begun to migrate from reimagining debit cards to designing their own credit cards, we've seen some innovative options emeger. For example, the recently-launched Owner's Rewards Card by M1 offers consumers enhanced rewards rates when they make purchases from select companies they own stock in. Now, another credit card that includes an investing twist is ready to hit the market as well. This week, the FinTech Save announced...
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Chase Announces Instacart Co-Branded Card to Launch This Year

For years, JP Morgan Chase has been one of the top co-branded credit card issuers in the United States. That's only continued over the past 12 months as the bank has added the Air Canada Aeroplan Card, the World of Hyatt Business Credit Card, and others to its portfolio. Now, Chase has announced plans to launch a co-branded card in partnership with the popular grocery delivery service Instacart. According to...
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Money at 30: The Pros and Cons of Credit Card Upgrade Offers

Having been a personal finance writer for more than five years now, it's become common for friends of mine to ask me questions about a variety of money topics. That's why my buddy Josh was excited to call me this afternoon and tell me about a credit card offer he'd just accepted. In his case, American Express reached out and offered him the opportunity to upgrade his Gold Card to...
My GM Rewards Credit Card

My GM Rewards Card Launches with New Partner Goldman Sachs

In 2019, Goldman Sachs made a splash by releasing its first credit card: The Apple Card. Of course, that product was heralded as a card "Created by Apple, not a bank" despite Goldman's involvement. Now, the bank — and specifically their Marcus by Goldman Sachs brand — is expanding its credit card offerings with the launch of the My GM Rewards Card from auto giant General Motors. The new My...
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Status Money Announces 2% Back Credit Card

It looks as though another FinTech is getting into the credit card game. This week, the personal finance monitoring and advisement platform Status announced the upcoming launch of its Status Credit Card. With the waitlist now open for the product, Status has also revealed some key details about the product. According to a landing page set up for the card, customers will be able to earn 2% back on every...
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2024 SoFi Checking and Savings Review

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...

A Guide to Building Credit and Increasing Your Credit Scores

When it comes to credit, there’s some good news. The average credit score in the United States has been steadily rising in recent years, coming in at 715 in 2023. That may be because, today, consumers not only have more ways to access their credit reports and scores than ever before but also because there are an increasing number of options that Americans have for building credit in the first...
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Discover Reveals 5% Bonus Categories for Final Quarter of 2024

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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2024 Pay with GasBuddy Review: Yes, You Can Legitimately Save Money Every Time You Fill

Put simply, the value proposition of Pay with GasBuddy is that you can use a special card that's accepted at most gas stations in order to save a few cents off of every gallon of gas you buy. That sounds good — almost too good, if you think like me.
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Brim Financial Raises $85 Million as It Eyes Global Expansion

Toronto-based FinTech infrastructure startup Brim Financial has announced a new funding round. About the round: Brim has revealed an $85 million round. The Series C was led by EDC Investments while new investor Vistara Growth and returning investors White Owl Group, Epic Ventures, and Zions Bank also participated. To date, the company has now raised $110 million including a Series B in 2021. According to Brim, the latest funding will...