Category: Personal Finance
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Personal Finance
Greenlight Level Up Review: A Free Financial Literacy Game
Despite personal finance being an important topic for those of all ages, few schools make it a part of their curriculum. In this absesnse, several companies and institutions have offered their own ways for children, teens, and adults to gain financial literacy. Among those looking to lend some assistance is Greenlight, which now offers a free financial learning game called Level Up. Even better, the company recently announced a partnership...
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CFPB Finalizes Rule to Cap Credit Card Late Fees at $8
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has announced that a new rule will soon limit the amount that large credit card issuers will be able to charge for late fees. About the new rule: This week, the CFPB announced that it had finalized a rule regarding credit card late fees. Under this rule, issuers that have 1 million or more open accounts will only be able to charge a maximum...
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Health Tech Startup Healthee Raises $32 Million
A health tech company focused on changing the way employees interact with their benefits has raised an impressive new round of funds. About the round: This week, Healthee announced that it had raised $32 million. The Series A was co-led by Fin Capital, Glilot Capital Partners, and Group 11. Additionally, strategic partner TriNet participated. To date, the company has now raised $55.5 million, including a $22 million seed round (led...
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"Robinhood Retirement For Independent Workers" Announced
Robinhood is bringing its Robinhood Retirement account to gig workers as part of a new program. About the program: This week, Robinhood announced the launch of Robinhood Retirement for Independent Workers. Under this program, gig workers and other independent contractors will not only be able to open an IRA with Robinhood but also receive financial counseling via GreenPath Financial Wellness. This includes unlimited access to a dedicated hotline, allowing workers...
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Greenlight Partners with Tropical Smoothie Cafe for App Rewards
The financial learning app Greenlight is introducing a new way to reward students, forming a partnership with Tropical Smoothie Cafe. About the partnership and program: Greenlight is adding a new rewards program to its Level Up financial literacy game. Now, users can earn a free smoothie from Tropical Smoothie Cafe by playing the game and completing levels. Specifically, when players finish 10 Level Up challenges in a learning quest, they'll...
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Paterson, NJ Releases Results of Basic Income Test Program
After completing a basic income pilot program in 2022, Paterson, New Jersey has released some of the initiative's findings. About the program and results: From June 2021 through June 2022, the City of Paterson gave 110 residents monthly payments of $400 with no strings attached. To qualify, individuals needed to make less than $30,000 per year while families with incomes under $88,000 could also qualify. Meanwhile, while the program was...
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