Category: Personal Finance
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Personal Finance
Chime IPO Details Come to Light as Roadshow Kicks Off
by Kyle Burbank
The popular neobank Chime is readying for its initial public offering. About Chime's IPO Plans: Chime has revealed plans to go public. According to a blog post from the company, they intend to be listed on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the ticker symbol $CHYM. In total, 32,000,000 shares of Class A common stock will be offered, including 25,900,765 shares from Chime and 6,099,236 from "certain existing stockholders." The FinTech...
Personal Finance
A Look at How Rakuten (Ebates) Works in 2025
by Kyle Burbank
Since taking an interest in personal finance one site I’ve come across again and again is Rakuten, formerly Ebates. If you’re still unfamiliar, Rakuten is a cashback site — and is the largest of its kind by far, boasting deals from over 2,500 retailers. Its popularity has endured even with the odd Rakuten re-branding and the platform remains one of my most-used money-saving tools. Since joining Rakuten / Ebates some...
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Karat Financial Launches Business Banking for Content Creators
by Kyle Burbank
A service known for its creator-minded charge card has officially expanded into banking. About Karat Creator Banking: Karat Financial has officially launched its new business banking account. In line with the company's mission, their new accounts are purpose-built for creators, including YouTubers, TikTokers, influencers, and other creatives. These banking services (including the issuance of the Karat Business Banking Visa Card) are provided by Grasshopper Bank. Currently, Karat offers two tiers...
Personal Finance
"Economics in Plain English" by David A. Mayer Book Review
by Kyle Burbank
Is it just me or did everyone suddenly become an economist over the past half a decade or so? I joke — but the truth is that economic literacy is becoming increasingly important in today's world. Enter the new book Economics in Plain English by author David A. Mayer. Featuring more than 300 terms, throughout this book, Mayer aims to give readers a better idea about what the jargon terms...
Personal Finance
Lessons From a First-Time Home Buyer: The Next Evolution of Our Basement
by Kyle Burbank
Since we moved into our house about 18 months ago, it seems as though our relationship with our finished basement continues to evolve. To catch you up, the initial intent for this space was a family room/guest room — but the sofa bed's inability to fit down the stairs scrapped that plan. And while it did eventually get used as a guest bedroom with the help of an air mattress,...
Personal Finance
Southwest Airlines Reveals New Checked Baggage Fees
by Kyle Burbank
With Southwest Airlines' new baggage policy now in effect, the carrier has revealed its pricing for checked luggage. About Southwest's Checked Bag Fees: In March, Southwest announced that it would be discontinuing its popular no checked baggage fees perk for many travelers. However, at the time, they didn't state how much they would be charging for this formerly free option. Now, with the updated policy applying to flights booked today...
Personal Finance
2025 Pay with GasBuddy+ Review: Yes, You Can Legitimately Save Money Every Time You Fill
by Kyle Burbank
Put simply, the value proposition of Pay with GasBuddy is that you can use a special card that's accepted at most gas stations in order to save a few cents off of every gallon of gas you buy. That sounds good — almost too good, if you think like me.