Personal Finance
Personal finance and money management can be very confusing. Most people know that optimizing their finances is important but few feel confident that they have the knowledge to do so.
At Fioney we stay on top of the latest economic trends, financial products, and money management strategies in order to provide the knowledge to help you use the money you have today to live the life you want.
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Lessons From a First-Time Home Buyer: How FICO’s New Tool Could Benefit Mortgage Applicants
Applying and getting approved for a mortgage can be a lengthy process. As I learned, this is especially true if you’re self-employed — but it could also be a challenge given your credit situation. On that note, FICO is apparently rolling out a new tool to mortgage lenders that will hopefully enable them to give…
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Subcontractor Financial Solution Platform Billd Raises $17.5 Million
A platform that focuses on the financing for subcontractors has raised a new round of funding itself. About the round: This week, Billd announced that it had raised $17.5 million in “strategic funding.” The round was led by LL Funds as well as MissionOG. RJT Credit, Ulysses Management, and HighSage Ventures also participated. Previously, Billd…
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Robinhood Introduces Presidential Election Market Event Contracts
Robinhood is launching its derivatives business by allowing some users to essentially bet on the results of the 2024 presidential election. About the Presidential Election Market: Earlier this month, Robinhood revealed plans to launch index options as well as futures trading. Both of these features come from Robinhood Derivatives (RHD). Now, RHD has announced event…
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Amazon Prime Introduces New Fuel Savings Perk
Amazon’s uber-popular Prime membership is gaining a new benefit — with a tease of more to come. About the new benefit: Amazon Prime users can now save 10¢ per gallon at select gas stations. Specifically, this includes BP, Amoco, and AMPM locations in the United States — of which there are approximately 7,000. According to…
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Rate Introduces AI-Powered “Rate Intelligence” Platform
The mortgage service Rate has announced its latest FinTech feature: Rate Intelligence. About Rate Intelligence: This week, Rate formally announced its Rate Intelligence platform. The new tool is the result of the company’s partnerships with Gateless and Prajna. Additionally, Rate says it invested more than $100 million on the project between technical developments and the…
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Survey: 85% Review Card Statements for Unauthorized Charges
With the holiday shopping season approaching, a new survey asked consumers about their online shopping and digital security habits. About the survey findings: According to a new survey conducted by CardRates, several online shoppers are making security a priority as we head into the holiday retail season. Although 72% of respondents say that shopping online…
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Security Deposit Solution FinTech Obligo Raises $35 Million
A FinTech that offers tools for landlords and renters has announced its latest funding. About the round: This week, Obligo announced a new $35 million in funding. The Series C was led by True Global Ventures and 83North while a mix of equity and debt investors also participated in the round. This list includes 10D, Entrée…
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Apple Celebrates 10 Years of Apple Pay, Announces New Features
In honor of Apple Pay’s 10th anniversary, Apple has teased some upcoming additions to the popular service. About Apple Pay’s incoming features: It’s now been 10 years since Apple first introduced its mobile wallet solution, Apple Pay. Since then, the offering has grown to 78 markets, 11,000 bank and network partners, and “hundreds of millions…




