Category: Personal Finance
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Personal Finance
Lessons From a First-Time Home Buyer: The Problem with Appliance Repair "Quotes"
When we were buying our house, one piece of advice we were given was, "Get three quotes before hiring someone for repairs." While this sounds like a lot of work, I can absolutely appreciate this tip. After all, even when you're potentially spending thousands of dollars, saving any money you can is still important. As I shared, a few months ago, our water heater broke, ultimately leading us to replace...
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Marriott Bonvoy and Uber Adjust Linked Point-Earning Rates
Marriott Bonoy and Uber have announced some big updates to their partnership that will impact customers. About the changes to the Marriott Bonvoy-Uber partnership In the coming weeks, those who link their Marriott Bonvoy and Uber accounts will see changes to the points they earn. Now, those customers will earn 2 points per dollar spent on UberX Reserve rides. This joins the existing perk of earning 3x points on Uber...
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Homeowner Membership Platform Mesa Raises $9.2 Million
A FinTech looking to build a rewards platform for homeowners has raised new capital. About the round: This week, Mesa announced that it had raised a total of $9.2 million — including $7.2 million in equity. The seed round was led by Streamlined Ventures with participation from Starting Line, Assurant Ventures, Vera Equity, Redwood Trust Horizons, and Clocktower Ventures. Also participating were "several other firms and strategic investors." The $2 million...
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Unexpected Expenses: My Back-Up Plan Flow Chart
Picture this: you've finally managed to get your finances in order and are making progress toward your financial goals... when a large, necessary but expected expense pops up. This is something that happens to Americans every day. What's more, as all too many surveys have told us, the great majority of us have no good plans for paying off such purchases of $500 or more. Even as someone who's "good...
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Synchrony Expands CareCredit with Albertsons Partnership
Synchrony is teaming up with Albertsons to increase acceptance of its healthcare credit product. About the expansion: Recently, Synchrony revealed that its CareCredit card would now be accepted at Albertsons Companies Inc. stores including Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, ACME, Shaw's, and Jewel-Osco. In total, nearly 2,200 Albertsons Companies locations will participate in this partnership. At these locations, CareCredit customers will be able to use their card to purchase pharmacy items, qualified...
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Benjamin Acquires New Things for "Money Moments" Expansion
A growing cashback app has revealed a new acquisition and funding round. About the acquisition: Benjamin Capital Partners has announced its acquisition of Austin-based startup New Things Co. As a result, Benjamin intends to integrate New Things' proprietary augmented reality rewards into its app. Specifically, the company says the feature will be added to its cash rewards platform Benjamin Money Moments, which currently allows customers to earn rewards for making...
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