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Get the latest news and tips on investing from the perspective of entrepreneurs, side hustlers, and small business owners.  You may not have a million dollar stock or cybercurrency portfolio today but that doesn’t mean investing isn’t important to you. We’re here to help.

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How I've Been Working to Increase My Investment

A few years ago, I made it a goal to learn more about investing and really make an effort to invest more of my money. Well, while I've had some great successes since — including my wife and I both maxing out our IRAs on an annual basis — I'll admit that I haven't been steadily contributing to my Vanguard account as I originally envisioned. So, recently, I've been revisiting the idea...
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Survey: 90% Want to Invest But 45% Aren't Sure Where to Start

These days, there is certainly no shortage of investment options that consumers have. Furthermore, thanks to retail brokerages as well as mobile apps, the stock market is more acessible than ever. Nevertheless, a recent survey shows that many consumers still aren't sure how to take advantage of these options. According to a report by the FinTech app Stash, 90% of Americans say they want to invest in order to build...
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Roboadvisors: What Are They and Are They Right For Your Investments?

If you’ve researched investing in the past few years or so, one option you’ve probably seen increasingly come up is roboadvisors. With a futuristic sounding name that instantly instills images of autonomous mechanical arms making trades, roboadvisors have proven exciting to some while giving other potential investors pause. After all, who wants to trust their financial well being to a robot? Well, as it turns out, there’s more to roboadvisors...
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Cash App Introduces Round-Up Investing Feature for Debit Card

Debit card customers looking to grow their investments gained a new, automated option today as Block Inc. (formerly Square Inc.) officially announced a new feature for its popular Cash App. Now, customers with the Cash App Cash Card can opt into Round Ups as a means of growing their investments. When this feature is toggled on, Cash App will round up debit card purchases to the nearest dollar and invest...
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Wealth Management Tips for Millennials

A lot of millennials are finding themselves in a spiral of debt because of poor financial choices. If you are one of them, know that you don’t have to be stuck in that hole forever. By simply changing your spending habits and educating yourself about money management you can turn things around and even grow your savings. The best thing about being a millennial is that time is still on...

Money at 30: What Not to Do When Investing

The great thing about apps like Robinhood is that they make investing more accessible to people like me who want to learn the ropes. However, what's missing from the equation are lessons on what not to do.

Trump and the Economy: How Much Credit Does the President Deserve?

There seems to be a major split in America right now. No, not between Democrats and Republicans; the apparent disconnect between politics and the economy. As The Washington Post rightly points out, for all the non-stop "this is a new low" news coming out of the White House these days, things are quiet (for the better) on the economic front. Of course this econ news drought will likely end when...

Are Disasters "Good" for the Economy?

This summer Americans watched as Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria took lives and left devastating destruction in Texas, Florida, and Puerto Rico respectively. In such times of horror, it's understandable that many would want to look for a silver lining. That's what New York Fed President William Dudley attempted to offer when speaking to CNBC recently.
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FedEx Announces Winners of 11th Annual 2023 Small Business Grant Contest

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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Student Loan Benefit FinTech Summer Raises $6 Million

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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Health and Wellness Rewards Card Ness Partners with Whole30

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...
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Choice Hotels, Wells Fargo Debut Choice Privileges Select Card

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

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...