Personal Finance: What You Need To Know Today

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U.S. Economy Adds 223,000 Jobs in Final Month of 2022

As Americans settle into the new year, a snapshot of the United States economy from the final month of 2022 has arrived. Today, a new jobs report was released, bringing stronger-than-expected results. According to the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics report, the economy added 223,000 jobs in December 2022. That outpaces the 200,000 jobs that economists surveyed by MarketWatch had estimated. However, the number was the lowest in two years....
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NerdWallet Names Best Banking Products, Credit Cards for 2023

With the holiday season in the rearview and 2023 now officially underway, many Americans may be taking a closer look at their finances — especially after the spending and traveling that comes with the holidays. As that happens, the site NerdWallet has just announced its "Best-Of Awards," highlighting the top banking products and credit cards across a number of categories. And while some victories were to be expected, there were...
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Money at 30: "Atomic Habits" Audiobook Review

Oftentimes, when I'm looking for a new book to review, I'll turn to the Amazon/Audible best sellers list to look for finance-related titles. Each time I've done this, near the top of the Business & Money is a book called Atomic Habits by James Clear. While I'd resisted this book previously since it didn't seem to really be that much about personal finance, with the new year upon us, I...
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FinTech Observers Offer Predictions for 2023

While we wait for the final results of what 2022 brought to the world of FinTech, some experts are offering their predictions for what to expect in 2023. Recently, Axios asked a number of observers for their thoughts on the year ahead. First, Kapor Capital managing partner Brian Dixon had a prediction about the future of the "buy now, pay later" (BNPL) concept, which remained popular in 2022. Dixon suggests...
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Save Announces ESG-Focused Portfolio

With many consumers growing more environmentally conscious, a number of companies have made efforts to change the way they do business in a bid to become more eco-friendly. Furthermore, in the world of FinTech, several startups have also supported environmental efforts by promoting certain habitual changes and helping consumers divest from companies that don't support their values. Now, another company is joining this trend with its latest offering. This week,...
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2022 Holiday Debt Reaches Record High in LendingTree Survey

With the holiday shopping season now in the rearview and the New Year just ahead, an annual survey from LendingTree is assessing the damage done to consumers' debt load over the course of the season. First, although the survey found that slightly fewer Americans took on holiday debt this year compared to last (35% of respondents versus 36% in 2021), the average debt taken on rose. In fact, the $1,549...
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BitNile to Launch Marketplace Site in March 2023

A busy and diversified company known as a crypto mining firm (among many other things) has announced a date for its next expansion. This week, BitNile announced an official launch date for BitNile.com. According to a press release, the site will go live on March 1st, 2023. When it does, it promises to be the "premiere destination for exclusive goods and VIP experiences" — all of which accept Bitcoin. Ahead...
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FinTech Money View Nears Unicorn Status with $75 Million Round

An India-based FinTech is closing out the year by announcing its second significant funding round of 2022. As TechCrunch reports, Money View has raised a $75 million round. The Series E was led by Apis Partners with existing investors Tiger Global, Winter Capital, and Evolence also participating. However, Money View notes that the round is not yet closed and it expects to add to this latest total. This follows a...
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2025 SoFi Checking and Savings Review

 Ever since I started taking an interest in the FinTech sector, one company whose name I’ve seen pop up over and over again is SoFi. That was later sent into overdrive as the company has not only become a household name thanks to its stadium naming rights deal but also because of the company’s continued product expansions. The most interesting development in my mind is SoFi’s acquisition of Golden Pacific...
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A Look at How Rakuten (Ebates) Works in 2026

Since taking an interest in personal finance, one site I’ve come across again and again is Rakuten, formerly Ebates. If you’re still unfamiliar, Rakuten is a cashback site — and is the largest of its kind by far, boasting deals from over 3,500 retailers. Its popularity has endured even with the odd Rakuten re-branding and the platform remains one of my most-used money-saving tools. Since joining Rakuten / Ebates some...
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Best Western Debuts Two New Rewards Credit Cards

After pausing applications for their previous rewards card, the hotel chain Best Western has unveiled a new pair of rewards credit cards with a new issuer. About the Best Western cards: Best Western is partnering with First Bank & Trust and Mercury Financial to introduce two new co-branded credit cards. First up is the no-annual-fee Best Western Rewards Visa Signature Card. With this card, customers can 4x points on Best...
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Marriott Bonvoy Bold Card Launches Travel Contest

Chase and Marriott Bonoy have unveiled a special contest while continuing to offer its best-ever welcome bonus. About the welcome bonus and Bold Chat Court Contest: Marriott Bonvoy and Chase have launched a special opportunity called the Bold Chat Court contest. As part of this contest, 10 lucky travelers will be awarded 500,000 Marriott Bonvoy points (for a total of 5 million) as well as $5,000. For this contest, the...
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Bilt Adds 2 New Transfer Partners Including First 3:2 Transfer Rate

Bilt is once again expanding its travel transfer rewards program — and is even breaking the mold with one new partner. About the new additions to Bilt: This week, Bilt launched partnerships with two more travel brands: TAP Air Portugal and Accor. As a result, Bilt members will now be able to transfer their points to Miles&Go and ALL Reward, respectively. In total, Bilt now has 18 transfer partners including 13...