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Renters Insurance: How Pennies a Day Can Save You Thousands
Do you have renters insurance? Have you ever even heard of it? If not, you’re certainly not alone as surveys have found that less than 40% of those who rent carry a renters insurance policy. When you consider the fact that 95% of homeowners have homeowner’s insurance, it’s clear to see that renters insurance has…
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U.S. Consumer Spending Increased in May, Income Fell
With the United States still navigating unprecedented times due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a new report brings both good and bad news on the economic front. According to the latest figures from the Bureau of Economic Analysis, personal consumption expenditures (PCE) grew 8.2% in May to reach $994.5 billion.
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Mastercard to Acquire FinTech Firm Finicity
To most people, companies such as Visa and Mastercard are viewed as institutions akin to banks. In reality, each of these firms consider themselves to be technology companies — or FinTechs, even. It should come as no surprise then that each card company has been looking to expand their offerings, both by partnering with and…
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Verizon Announces Verizon Visa Card for Wireless Customers
Ever since Apple announced that it would be launching a credit card of its own, there has been a slew of brands introducing their own credit, debit, and savings products — including some seemingly left-field choices. The latest in the line-up is the U.S. wireless company Verizon, who has just unveiled the upcoming Verizon Visa…
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Upgrade Raises $40 Million in Latest Funding Round
Once again setting aside fears that the coronavirus crisis would cripple FinTech investment, another notable deal was announced this week. This time it was Upgrade disclosing new funding, with the San Fransisco-based company revealing a $40 million round. Upgrade’s latest round — a Series D — was led by Santander InnoVentures, which is the VC…
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Survey Finds Majority of Americans are Struggling to Reduce Debt Amid Coronavirus Crisis
If it weren’t already clear that the COVID-19 pandemic was hitting Americans in their pocketbooks, the latest edition of a financial literacy poll once again highlights some of the struggles consumers are having. The survey (conducted by Harris Poll) asked 2,000 U.S. adults about their current financial situation and what factors were impacting them. Headlining…
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Credit Sesame Completes Acquisition of STACK
Following several notable deals so far this year, it looks like FinTech’s M&A streak is continuing, with Credit Sesame emerging as the latest buyer. This week, the company announced that it had completed its acquisition of Canadian challenger bank STACK. Previously, the two companies had collaborated to introduce Sesame Cash — a free digital bank…
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Is Robinhood Playing a Role in the Bull Market Rally?
When the situation surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic worsened early this year, it became clear that the longest bull market in history would soon be coming to an end. While that did indeed happen, it was then followed by one of the shortest bear markets in history as stocks managed to rally — right up until…
