Category: Personal Finance
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Personal Finance
Fold Spin, Spin+ Bitcoin Rewards Debit Card Review
by Kyle Burbank
Not long after I initially reviewed the Bitcoin rewards app Fold, I got an email informing me that I'd made it off the waitlist and would have the opportunity to try out their new debit card. Since then, I saw the product evolve as an early adopter before the card even went truly public. However, speaking of evolution, the Fold debit card recent underwent another round of changes that have...
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U.S. Bank, Opendorse Create Financial Fitness Program
by Fioney Staff
Of all the topics that most students learn in college, unfortunately, financial matters are typically not among them. In the absence of a formal curriculum in schools, independent companies have taken to providing guidance to specific groups. On that note, a major financial institution and a technology provider in the athlete endorsement industry are creating a personal finance program geared towards those playing sports for their schools. This week, U.S....
Personal Finance
Survey Finds Average Unexpected Expense Exceeds $1,400
by Fioney Staff
Each year, the Federal Reserve releases a report titled Economic Well-Being of U.S. Households. One of the data points the Fed looks at as part of this study is the percentage of Americans who could afford to cover a $400 unexpected expense. However, while the 68% of adults that reported being able to cover such an expense marked a record high, a new survey from Lending Club and PYMNTS shows...
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Nationwide Average Gas Price Falls for 10th Consecutive Week
by Fioney Staff
After hitting record highs earlier this summer, Americans have been getting a bit of relief at the pump as the average price per gallon of gas has continued to recede. Last week, the national average gas price came in at $3.86 per gallon — down 5.1¢ from the week prior. This marked the 10th straight week of falling prices. According to data from AAA, that ranks as the second-longest streak...
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"Donate Now, Pay Later" Platform B Generous Officially Launches
by Fioney Staff
Over the past couple of years, the "buy now, pay later" (BNPL) craze has exploded. Companies such as Klarna, Afterpay, and others have popularized the practice of financing purchases over the course of four payments (and without interest) — with Apple soon set to join the fray as well. In turn, a new FinTech is looking to take the concept in a different direction by introducing "Donate Now, Pay Later"...
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Walmart+ Adds New Cashback Feature Powered by Ibotta
by Fioney Staff
Over the past few months, retail giant Walmart has actively been promoting its Walmart+ membership. In that time, they've also unveiled new features and offers for the service in order to entice subscribers. The latest feature to join the service is a new cashback rewards platform called Walmart Reward, which will be exclusive to Walmart+ members. When Walmart+ members shop online or in the app, they may encounter products offering...
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Money at 30: Are FinTech Accounts Worth it When APYs are High?
by Kyle Burbank
After more than two years of near-nothing interest rates, high-yield savings accounts are back. Over the past several weeks, APYs across several accounts have skyrocketed and, in many cases, are now pushing toward 2% APY (as of this writing, that is). And, with the Federal Reserve widely expected to keep raising interest rates, these could go even higher shortly. So, the question for me has become: If more traditional savings...