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Money Management

Preferred Hotels & Resorts Becomes Latest Bilt Transfer Partner

by Kyle Burbank
Bilt is once again expanding its lineup of travel transfer partners. About the I Prefer Hotel Rewards-Bilt Partnership: Another travel brand has joined the Bilt party. Now, Bilt members will be able to transfer points to Preferred Hotels & Resorts' I Prefer Hotel Rewards Program. In total, Bilt now offers transfers to 24 airline and hotel programs. Notably, this option becomes Bilt's second non-1:1 transfer ratio. Bilt Points will transfer...
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Money Management

Wyndham Rewards Revamps Co-Branded Credit Card Line-Up

by Kyle Burbank
Barclays and Wyndham are making some updates to their co-branded credit card portfolio — including the introduction of a new premium option. About the Reimagined Wyndham Rewards Credit Cards: This week, Wyndham Rewards refreshed its line-up of credit cards for the first time since 2020. Not only is the hotel brand making updates to its Earner and Earner+ cards but it's also debuting the Earner Premier Card. Starting with that...
Money Management

The 12 Best Cashback and Rewards Tools for 2026

by Kyle Burbank
Updated on April 6, 2026 These days, if you’re shopping online, chances are you could be saving more money. In addition to coupon codes and price trackers that can help you time your purchase at just the right time, there are also dozens of cashback tools that will reward you just for shopping through their link or app. The only problem is, with so many cashback and rewards apps to...
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Money Management

U.S. News & World Report Reveals 2026 Credit Card Awards

by Kyle Burbank
This week, U.S. News & World Report announced its 2026 credit card picks — including a unique category inclusion. About U.S. News & World Report's Credit Card Awards for 2026: With so many credit cards on the market, U.S. News & World Report is weighing in with its 2026 award picks. In addition to common categories such as Travel, Cash Back, No Annual Fee, and more, the outlet also selected...
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Money Management

WHOOP Partners with Chase for Exclusive Cardholder Benefits

by Kyle Burbank
Select Chase customers can now save on WHOOP purchases thanks to a new partnership. About the WHOOP-Chase Sapphire Offer: The fitness tracking band WHOOP has announced a partnership with Chase that will result in new member benefits. Specifically, Chase Sapphire Reserve and Chase Sapphire Preferred customers can now claim cashback deals from WHOOP. Starting with the Chase Sapphire Reserve, cardmembers can now get up to $359 back when spending at...
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Money Management

Bilt Bringing Back Amazon Bonus for October 2025 Rent Day

by Kyle Burbank
Bilt has announced its October 2025 Rent Day offer, featuring a popular redemption bonus. About the Amazon Redemption Bonus from Bilt Rewards: On October 1st, Bilt Rewards members can earn a bonus of up to 50% when redeeming their Bilt Points via Amazon. Per usual, the size of the actual bonus offered will depend on the member's Bilt Elite status. Blue (entry level): 20% bonus Silver: 30% bonus Gold: 40%...
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Money Management

Are Bank Bonuses Worth It? Pros, Cons, and Tips to Consider

by Kyle Burbank
Over the past few years, I've reviewed plenty of bank and banking (the latter typically meaning FinTechs that partner with "real" banks for their offerings) services. In doing so, I've occasionally earned bonuses for setting up a new account and performing different tasks. This free money is always welcome — especially since I'm doing it for work anyway — but would I recommend bonus chasing to most people? Let's take...
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Money Management

Study: Wells Fargo Scandal Helped Drive FinTech Adoption

by Kyle Burbank
A newly-released study from the University of California Davis finds that a scandal at a major American bank may have contributed to the rise of FinTech lenders. About the Study's Findings: According to a new study, the financial scandal involving Wells Fargo pushed some consumers toward financial technology platforms. The paper, titled "Trust as an Entry Barrier: Evidence from FinTech Adoption," was authored by UC Davis Graduate School of Management...
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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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Credit Card News

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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Credit Card News

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...