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.

Learn to make your money work for you. Whether it’s getting debt free or buying a home we have you covered.

  • Lessons From a First-Time Home Buyer: How We Saved on Our First “Major” Purchase as Homeowners

    Lessons From a First-Time Home Buyer: How We Saved on Our First “Major” Purchase as Homeowners

    Being a new homeowner after years of renting means that there are several items we are now in the market for that I wouldn’t have even thought of before. What’s more, these items are often on the pricey side, pushing them into the category of “major purchases.” For example, this past week, we bought ourselves…

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  • Greenlight Level Up Review: A Free Financial Literacy Game

    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…

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  • CFPB Finalizes Rule to Cap Credit Card Late Fees at $8

    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…

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  • Health Tech Startup Healthee Raises $32 Million

    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…

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  • “Robinhood Retirement For Independent Workers” Announced

    “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…

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  • Greenlight Partners with Tropical Smoothie Cafe for App Rewards

    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…

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  • Paterson, NJ Releases Results of Basic Income Test Program

    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…

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  • Empower Personal Dashboard Review

    Empower Personal Dashboard Review

    A few years ago, my wife and I opened a new chapter in our financial journey as we resolved to make 2019 the year we learned more about investing. Whether I was reading books on the subject or exploring other blogs for advice, there was one recommendation I came across again and again: Personal Capital…

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