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Aspiration Discontinuing Zero Credit Card, Continues Pivot
The climate-conscious FinTech Aspiration is making some changes. This week, the company announced that it was discontinuing its Aspiration Zero credit card. According to an FAQ page pertaining to the card, the neobank notes that all Aspiration Zero accounts will be closed as of May 3rd, 2023. As of that date, customers will no longer be able to make purchases using their cards. However, cardholders will continue to be able to...
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United States Economy Added 236,000 Jobs in March 2023
Another monthly jobs report shows that, while the United States economy is beginning to cool, unemployment continues to reach near-record lows. According to the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics report, the U.S. added 236,000 jobs in March 2023, with unemployment ticking down to 3.5% from 3.6%. This is only slightly off the 238,000 jobs that economists forecasted. Additionally, February's figure was revised upward by 15,000 to reach a new total...
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WalletHub Report Ranks Most and Least Financially Literate States
Which state has the most financially literate citizens? A new report from the personal finance site WalletHub attempts to answer that question by ranking all 50 states (plus the District of Columbia) based on a number of data points and criteria. In order to compile its list, WalletHub scored states in three different categories. First, it used data from its WalletLiteracy survey, which has garnered more than 39,000 responses to...
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Zurp Launches Card and Banking Account Aimed at Gen Z
A new FinTech called Zurp is ready to make its debut. Today, the startup launched its debit card/secured credit card product in tandem with a savings account. These offerings are powered by First Pryority Bank and are designed to appeal to Gen Z given the account focus on rewards and experiences. With the Zurp Card, customers can earn 8 points per dollar spent on dining, groceries, travel & entertainment, and...
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SoFi Announces Acquisition of Wyndham Capital Mortgage
The FinTech-turned-bank SoFi is making another major purchase. Today, the company announced that it was acquiring Wyndham Capital Mortgage. While SoFi notes that it was an all-cash transaction, the terms of the deal were not disclosed. Founded in 2021, the Carolina-based Wyndham Capital Mortgage has helped more than 100,000 borrowers. Furthermore, the company has a 98% satisfaction rating and maintains an A+ from the Better Business Bureau. According to a...
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Top 10 Personal Finance Articles of the Month — March 2023
Welcome to Fioney's look at the top 10 personal finance articles of the month. On the first Friday of each new month, we look back at some of our favorite posts published in the weeks prior and highlight them right here. This includes a mix of sites that have become staples of our lists as well as many first-timers. First up, we'll cover a pair of articles related to the...
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