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Study: Wells Fargo Scandal Helped Drive FinTech Adoption
A newly-released study from the University of California Davis finds that a scandal at a major American bank may have contributed to the rise of FinTech lenders. About the Study’s Findings: According to a new study, the financial scandal involving Wells Fargo pushed some consumers toward financial technology platforms. The paper, titled “Trust as an…
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Walmart Offering 50% Off Annual Walmart+ Membership
Those looking to join Walmart+ can currently do so at a discount. About the Walmart+ Limited Time Offer: For a limited time, new Walmart+ members can join for half the regular annual cost. Through July 15th, Walmart is offering a one-year membership for $49 — versus the regular $98 fee. Note that this offer is not…
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Acorns Acquires Family Finance Platform Zeta
Acorns is adding a fellow FinTech app’s assets to its platform. About the Acquisition: Recently, Acorns announced that it had acquired the app Zeta. As a result of this transaction, Zeta cofounders Kevin Hopkins and Aditi Shekar have joined the Acorns team. Financial details about the acquisition were not disclosed. As Acorns notes, this marks…
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“I Survived Capitalism and All I Got Was This Lousy T-Shirt” Book Review
Recently, my wife reminded me about the free app Libby, which offers ebooks and audiobooks from your local library. While browsing, I came across the book I Survived Capitalism and All I Got Was This Lousy T-Shirt: Everything I Wish I Never Had to Learn About Money by Madeline Pendleton. Admittedly, the cover including Pendleton’s…
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BNPL Platform Klarna to Launch Mobile Phone Plans in the U.S.
The “buy now, pay later” platform Klarna is readying to launch a new venture: a mobile phone plan. About Klarna’s Mobile Phone Plans: Klarna is entering the world of mobile phone service. The company is partnering with Gigs to debut an unlimited phone plan with uncapped data, talk, and texting. While this new plan will…
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Debt Resolution Platform Relief Raises New Capital
A platform built to help consumers save money while settling their debts has raised new capital. About the Investment: Earlier this week, the FinTech app Relief announced a new round of growth capital. This investment was led by National Debt Relief, which is the largest debt settlement company in the United States. With this strategic…
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Tips and Tools for Building a Better Emergency Fund
Life can be unexpected. Given this reality, it’s important to prepare yourself — and your finances — for the worst-case scenario. In the latter case, one of the best ways to ensure that an unforeseen expense, job loss, or other setback doesn’t become exacerbated is to have an emergency fund on hand. That’s probably advice…
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LendingClub Launches New LevelUp Checking Account
LendingClub is upgrading — or “leveling up” — its checking account. About LendingClub LevelUp Checking: Today, LendingClub Bank officially unveiled its new LevelUp Checking account. This new option is now available exclusively to LendingClub members. However, those who are not yet members can become one by opening a LendingClub LevelUp Savings account, CD, or a loan.…
