Category: Personal Finance
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Personal Finance
"Poverty, By America" Audiobook Review
by Kyle Burbank
It's been a while since I've reviewed a book for this site. To a point, that's because books about finance often cover the same few topics, making them harder to assess on my part. In turn, I'm always excited to find a book that fits into my wheelhouse but does something different. Luckily, I found that in the recently-released Poverty, By America from author Matthew Desmond. While I wasn't 100%...
Personal Finance
Apple Card Savings Nears $1 Billion in Deposits During First Days
by Fioney Staff
Last month, after previously announcing plans to introduce a savings account, Apple debuted Apple Card Savings. The new offering allows Apple Card customers to automatically deposit their earned cashback into high-yield savings. Now, the account has seemingly seen early success based on the value of initial deposits. According to a report from Forbes, Apple Card Savings managed to accrue $400 million in deposits on its launch day. Furthermore, after four...
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Student Loan Benefit FinTech Summer Raises $6 Million
by Fioney Staff
For years, student debt has been one of the most talked about financial topics. What's more, while the debt itself has become a major part of many Americans' lives, discussion of student loans has become political due to efforts to forgive certain loan repayments. However, while we wait for resolution on that front, a FinTech that brings student debt benefit solutions to employers and consumers has raised a new round...
Personal Finance
Debt.com Highlights Finance TikTok Creators with New Award
by Fioney Staff
When most people think of TikTok, they likely think of teenagers doing viral dances or perhaps imagining some of the various dangerous "challenges" that have often made national news. Despite this, the controversial app has proven to be a diverse source for not only entertainment but also information. Now, one site has taken it upon themselves to highlight some of the best personal finance content that can be found on...
Personal Finance
Half of Americans Cite Finances as Hurdle to Achieving Bucket List
by Fioney Staff
Do you have a "bucket list" of your own? If so, you're certainly not alone. However, your ability to achieve these items may be impacted by outside factors, including your finances. According to a new survey from online bank Ally, 84% of adults report having a bucket list — meaning goals they want to reach or experiences they want to have before they die. Unfortunately, many respondents also said that...
Personal Finance
Rewards and Savings App Super.com Raises $85 Million
by Fioney Staff
A FinTech app that aims to save consumers money on everyday purchases has garnered a new round of investment. This week, Super.com announced that it had raised $85 million. The Series C was led by Inovia Capital and also included participation from new and returning investors. Among the latter were Inovia Capital, Telstra Ventures, Acrew, Lion Capital, Full In Partners, and Steph Curry (NBA superstar), while some newcomers included Hyphen Capital,...
Personal Finance
Money at 30: My 2023 Tax Filing Experience
by Kyle Burbank
Well, it's here: Tax Day. Traditionally, this day has fallen on April 15th but — between that date falling on the weekend this year and something to do with D.C. — the official deadline has fallen on the 18th for the past few years. Naturally, despite this mild extension, I waited until *checks watch* last night to get my return in order. So, how did this procrastination work out for...