Category: Personal Finance
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Personal Finance
Investment Platform Public Announces $220 Million Round, Major Changes to App
by Fioney Staff
In recent weeks, retail investors have been a big topic of discussion. With traders gathering on forums such as Reddit to discuss investments, the power that FinTech brokerage apps can give these customers was seen in a newsworthy short squeeze earlier this month. Now the app Public, which aims to make the stock market social, is shaking this up by not only revealing a new round of funding but also...
Personal Finance
Self (formerly Self Lender) Review
by Kyle Burbank
Let’s face it: in today’s society, credit is important. Whether you want to buy a car, get a new mobile phone plan, own a home, or even rent an apartment, your lack of credit could prove problematic. Making matters worse, establishing credit can be a bit of a Catch 22 and some popular options for those looking to build credit, such as secured credit cards, might accidentally tempt cardholders into...
Personal Finance
WalletHub Study Finds States with the Cheapest Average Car Insurance
by Fioney Staff
In nearly every state, drivers are required to hold at least a minimum amount of auto insurance coverage. However, the price of this coverage can depend on several factors, including age, driving record, type of vehicle, and more. Additionally, another major factor in determining price is where the vehicle will be parked and driven. With that in mind, the personal finance site WalletHub recently compiled its 2021 study of which...
Personal Finance
TomoCredit Raises $7 Million for Unique Credit Card Product
by Fioney Staff
A startup looking to revolutionize the credit-building card market has just earned itself a significant investment. As reported by TechCrunch, TomoCredit has announced that it recently raised $7 million. The seed round included participation from KB Investment Inc., BAM Ventures, Knollwood Investment Advisory, Strong Ventures, Passport Capital, Ulu Ventures, and Barclays — with the FinTech also being a Barclays Accelerator alum. Additionally, angel investors as well as individual investors Arlan...
Personal Finance
Money at 30: "Know Yourself, Know Your Money" Book Review
by Kyle Burbank
Ever since I decided to start consuming and review more personal finance books, I've realized that I tend to stay in one main arena — namely early retirement and financial independence. However, when looking for recently-released titles, I came across something a bit different: a book called Know Yourself, Know Your Money: Discover Why You Handle Money the Way You Do, and What to Do About It by Rachel Cruze....
Personal Finance
Cloud Accounting Startup Lockstep Announces $10 Million Round
by Fioney Staff
In a sea of digital banking services and budgeting apps, it's easy to forget how large the scope of FinTech actually is. Additionally, while many startups are focused on P2P, there are plenty of financial needs in the B2B space as well. Enter Lockstep — a cloud accounting startup aiming to help businesses manage their cash flow and invoices. Now, the company has announced a new round of funding that...
Personal Finance
Mint Review: Much More Than Just a Budgeting App
by Kyle Burbank
Mint is a perhaps the most popular budgeting app around but, as it turns out, there's actually much more to it than that. With plenty of customization, helpful data, and easy-to-use features, Mint proves to be an essential personal finance tool for just about anyone.