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48% of Americans Worry About Money in Banks Following Failures
Following a series of bank failures in recent weeks, some Americans may be wondering about just how safe their deposited funds are. With that in mind, a new poll from Gallup sought to measure banking consumer confidence — and compare those results to a pair of 2008 surveys. According to the poll, a total of…
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Debt.com Highlights Finance TikTok Creators with New Award
When most people think of TikTok, they likely think of teenagers doing viral dances or perhaps imagining some of the various dangerous “challenges” that have often made national news. Despite this, the controversial app has proven to be a diverse source for not only entertainment but also information. Now, one site has taken it upon…
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Half of Americans Cite Finances as Hurdle to Achieving Bucket List
Do you have a “bucket list” of your own? If so, you’re certainly not alone. However, your ability to achieve these items may be impacted by outside factors, including your finances. According to a new survey from online bank Ally, 84% of adults report having a bucket list — meaning goals they want to reach…
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Apple Card Savings Account Rolls Out Offering 4.15% APY
Last fall, Apple announced plans to expand its line-up of financial products by adding a high-yield savings account option for Apple Card customers. Now, that offering is here as Apple Card Savings is now availalbe to Apple Card customers. At launch, the new account earns a rate of 4.15% APY. After setting up a Savings…
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WalletHub Report Ranks Most and Least Financially Literate States
Which state has the most financially literate citizens? A new report from the personal finance site WalletHub attempts to answer that question by ranking all 50 states (plus the District of Columbia) based on a number of data points and criteria. In order to compile its list, WalletHub scored states in three different categories. First,…
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Zurp Launches Card and Banking Account Aimed at Gen Z
A new FinTech called Zurp is ready to make its debut. Today, the startup launched its debit card/secured credit card product in tandem with a savings account. These offerings are powered by First Pryority Bank and are designed to appeal to Gen Z given the account focus on rewards and experiences. With the Zurp Card,…
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Apple Begins Rolling Out BNPL Platform Apple Pay Later
More than nine months after initially announcing plans to offer its own “buy now, pay later option, Apple has begun rolling out its new platform. With Apple Pay Later, customers will be able to finance purchases by paying them off over the course of six weeks. These short-term loans come with no fees or interest.…
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Robinhood Partners with Capitalize for IRA Rollover Feature
In January, the popular investment app Robinhood officially introduced its IRA program Robinhood Retirement. Now, ahead of this year’s tax deadline, the company has announced a partnership with Capitalize that will make it easier for customers to transfer their existing IRAs and 401(k)s over to the platform. As a result of the partnership, Robinhood Retirement…
