Money Management
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Jasper Card Announces $34 Million Funding Round
A FinTech with an aim at changing the way consumers qualify for credit cards has raised an impressive sum to help further that goal. This week, Jasper Card revealed that it had closed a $34 million funding round — which includes $10 million previously announced in 2020. The Series A was led by Benslie International Fund,…
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Money at 30: 3 Debit Cards I Actually Use (and Why)
If you asked me 10 years ago whether debit cards or credit cards were better, I would have definitely said the former. After a bad brush with credit in my early 20s, I was a debit-only guy until I got married. Then, once realizing that my credit had since rebounded beautifully, I also discovered the…
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Money at 30: Top 5 Personal Finance Apps and Tools to Watch in 2021
Each year, I end up reviewing/re-reviewing plenty of different FinTech apps and tools. Along the way, in the back of my mind, I’m keeping track of which of these offerings I’ll feature on my best-of list for the new year. Now the time has come for such a list — although I’m instating a bit…
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FinTech Digital Banking Options: A Round-Up
Ever since the 2008 banking crisis, Americans have grown warier and warier of major banks. In turn, financial technology startups — known as “FinTechs” — have continually offered alternatives to these institutions. This began with options like peer to peer lending and, more recently, has found several startups launching their own checking and savings accounts.…
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Encircle Review — An Easy Way to Inventory Your Belongings
Take a second to think about all of the things that you own. If you’re like most people, chances are that you’d be hard-pressed to make a comprehensive list of these items — let alone price them out if need be. While it may not be top of mind, there are actually some major benefits…
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What is a 401(k) Loan and is it a Good Idea?
For many employees, their 401(k) plan is their main means of saving for retirement and it may also represent the bulk of their net worth. Given this reality, it’s no wonder that some individuals might look at their retirement savings and wish that they could utilize some of those funds today. Well, as it turns…
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Money at 30: How to Finance a New iPhone with Apple Card
Recently, Apple sounded the alarm and built up hype as it stealthily revealed the debut of a new iPhone. Well, a new-ish iPhone. Yes, those waiting for the latest and greatest will have to hold on for at least a few more months as this particular announcement brought a budget edition phone instead. Dubbed the…
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Money at 30: Silver Linings — How this Crisis Might Help My Finances in the Long Run
As I’m sure I don’t need to tell you, now is quite a strange time in America and other countries around the world. On the whole, things are decidedly not so great. At the same time, there have also been plenty of “silver linings” and pieces of good news that have emerged from this pandemic.…
