Category: Personal Finance
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Personal Finance
Personal Finance
FinTech Lender LendUp Hits $2 Billion in Loans
It seems that, every few months or so, another survey shows that the majority of Americans would be unable to cover an unexpected expense of a few hundred dollars or more. As a result, despite the best efforts of regulators, so-called "payday loans" continue to be a popular albeit expensive choice for consumers. That's where the FinTech lender LendUp comes in, offering an option for quickly-funded short-term loans meant to...
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Digital Bank Bask Launches, Offering Airline Miles Instead of Interest
These days there are dozens of digital banks, sometimes referred to as "challenger banks." While these branch-less offerings often bear benefits that make them more attractive than traditional banks, even the best among them fail to truly break the mold. Now one online saving account is trying something a bit different and looking to appeal to aspirating travelers in the process. Texas Capital Bank has announced the launch of its...
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Money at 30: How to Pay Rent Using a Credit Card
Over the past few months, I've found myself spending (a concerning amount of) time on forums such as Reddit reading about credit cards and how people are using them to their advantage. As I've done so, one question I keep seeing come up again and again is "can you pay your rent with a credit card?" Well, as it turns out, the answer may be "yes" — although there are...
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Banking API Startup Teller Raises $4 Million
While it's clear that Teller's team is feisty and hungry for a shot to complete with Plaid, the head start the latter has enjoyed will certainly be a major factor.
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Fair Isaac Announces FICO 10 Credit Score Model
Although these upcoming developments might put fear into some consumers, it seems that those who are already practicing good credit habits have little to worry about.
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FinTech SoFi Announces Partnership with Mastercard
Over the past few months, the FinTech firm SoFi has been quite busy. For example last year it introduced a hybrid money management account called SoFi Money, offering high-yield interest, reimbursed ATM fees, and other perks. Now the company is looking to expand on that success, announcing a multifaceted partnership with Mastercard. In their press release, SoFi also teased additional benefits and products that will come to fruition through their...
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