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FinTech Funding Hits $28.8 Billion in Q1 2022

Following a record-breaking 2021, FinTech has seemingly continued that hot streak into the new year. Now, that hunch is being backed up by new data that shows a blockbuster first quarter for the sector. According to the latest report from CB Insights, startups in the financial technologies sector closed a combined total of $28.8 billion in deals last quarter. Although that's below the totals of quarters two, three, and four...
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FinTech Startup Fidel API Raises $65 Million

What's sure to be another hot year for FinTech continued this week as a company that powers cashback platforms and other services revealed an impressive investment. Today, Fidel API announced that it had closed a $65 million funding round. The Series B was led by Bain Capital Ventures while NYCA Partners, QED Investors, and others also participated. To date, the startup raised a total of $88 million, including an $18...
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Money at 30: Life-Changing Money

The term "life-changing money" is one that gets used fairly frequently but has only recently caused me to perk up my ears. It occurs to me that, perhaps, the expression is limiting in its scope. Oftentimes, the phrase is used on game shows when contestants win five or maybe even six figures in prize money. Ironically, while the celebrities they may be playing with are used to seeing such sums...
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Survey: Nearly Two-Thirds Believe Credit Card Balance Myth

Thanks to the Internet and the advent of many free FinTech tools, these days, there are many resources for consumers to turn to when it comes to credit education. In fact, these services seem to be having an impact as average FICO scores continue to reach new highs. Despite this, there are still plenty of mistakes and misconceptions out there. Recently, a survey of more than 1,000 Americans conducted by...
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Bilt Mastercard Now Available to All as Wells Fargo Joins as Issuer

These days, several credit cards emphasize rewards in a variety of spending categories. However, one of the largest expenses that Americans face on a monthly basis has largely been left out of the credit card rewards conversation: rent. That's why, last year, Bilt Rewards was launched as a way for consumers to earn rewards on rent, including the introduction of a credit card that didn't penalize rent payments with fees...
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Money at 30: The Exclusivity Trap

If you're reading this article shortly after it's posted, there's a good chance that I am currently on Disney's Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser. In case you missed my previous post on the matter, this is a pricey experience — and one that can get even more costly if you let it. Once onboard, while things such as food, beverages (minus alcohol) and, later, park tickets are included with your room...
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Jeeves, A FinTech Startup for Startups, Raises $180 Million

Following a record-breaking 2021, FinTech continues to show strength so far in 2022. Continuing that trend, a startup that offers banking-as-a-service products to other startups has closed a new megaround. Last week, Jeeves announced that it had closed an oversubscribed $180 million round. The Series C was led by Tencent along with participation from GIC, Stanford University, Andreessen Horowitz, CRV, Silicon Valley Bank, Clocktower Ventures, Urban Innovation Fund, and others. Impressively, this...
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SoFi Debuts Auto Crypto Purchase Option for Direct Deposit Customers

Despite some turbulent times, cryptocurrencies remain a popular topic and investment. In turn, the FinTech leader SoFi has announced a new feature that will allow customers to automatically invest in crypto when they receive direct deposit funds. With the new feature, SoFi Invest customers who also use the recently-launched SoFi Checking & Savings will be able to select a portion of each paycheck to be used to purchase crypto assets....
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2025 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. 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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Best Western Debuts Two New Rewards Credit Cards

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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Marriott Bonvoy Bold Card Launches Travel Contest

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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Bilt Adds 2 New Transfer Partners Including First 3:2 Transfer Rate

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...
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PayPal Debit Card Review: Earn Stackable 5% Cash Back

In recent weeks, PayPal debuted an updated debit card product (perhaps you've seen the incessant Will Ferrell commercials for it during football games?). With the launch of this card, the company known for online payments is encouraging customers to pay with them anywhere. To encourage such behavior, the debit card allows cardholders to earn 5% cashback — although, as you can imagine, there are some important restrictions on that. So,...