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Money at 30: SaverLife Review
Saving money is rarely easy. Even if there is technically room in your budget, many of us need a little extra push in order to actually start setting money aside. Because of this, several FinTechs have rolled out unique solutions aimed at getting people to better their finances. Unfortunately, some of these apps and tools charge a monthly fee that might compromise your progress. That's why I was interested to...
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Varo Raises $241 Million in Funding Ahead of Bank Charter Approval
Once again, despite the challenges the current pandemic has brought upon the U.S., FinTech firms are still closing major deals. Last week Varo announced that it had just concluded a $241 million funding round. The impressive Series D was co-led Gallatin Point Capital and returning investor The Rise Fund. Other participants include HarbourVest Partners and Progressive Insurance. This major funding round comes at a pivotal time for Varo as the...
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U.S. Economy Regains 2.5 Million Jobs in May
Ever since the start of lockdown amid the coronavirus crisis in the United States, it was clear that the nation would be in for some rough jobs reports. Sure enough, the country has seen multiple record-breaking weeks of new jobless claims as well as a major spike to the unemployment rate. While economists had braced for May to be no different, instead, the newest figures show the economy rebounding some...
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Life After a Pandemic: Americans Weigh in on Potential Financial Changes
With more and more states moving toward phased reopenings, how are taxpayers feeling about potential life after the pandemic — and what financial and lifestyle changes do they anticipate? That's what a new survey from the site WalletHub aimed to answer. One major change that the current crisis could inspire is a move to more remote work. In fact 29% of those surveyed stated that they intend to pursue a...
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Gemini Crypto Exchange Support Added to Samsung Blockchain Wallet
Over the past few months, electronics giant Samsung has quietly become a significant cryptocurrency supporter. This most notably includes the launch of the Samsung Blockchain Wallet, which is available on newer model Samsung Galaxy devices. This week the company took that product to the next level, announcing that the Samsung Blockchain Wallet would offer integration with the Gemini crypto exchange app. Prior to this announcement, Samsung Blockchain Wallet allowed users...
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Stackin' Announces $12.6 Million Funding Round
Despite concerns that the FinTech deals were slowing before the pandemic and would continue to slip as a result of shifting economic conditions, news of startups investments continue to roll in. This past week, Stackin' announced that it had raised $12.6 million in a funding round led by Octopus Ventures. The Series B also brought participation from new and existing investors such as Experian Ventures, TechStars, Cherry Tree Investments, Mucker...
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