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.









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FTC Orders Credit Karma to Halt “Pre-Approved” Offers
For years, the free credit score site Credit Karma has grown in popularity, becoming a default option for many consumers curious about their credit. While the site has remained free to use, one of the ways the company has monetized is by offering credit card referrals to customers, with many of these suggestions being accompanied…
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Fold Spin, Spin+ Bitcoin Rewards Debit Card Review
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,…
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U.S. Bank, Opendorse Create Financial Fitness Program
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…
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Survey Finds Average Unexpected Expense Exceeds $1,400
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…
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Nationwide Average Gas Price Falls for 10th Consecutive Week
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…
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“Donate Now, Pay Later” Platform B Generous Officially Launches
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…
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Walmart+ Adds New Cashback Feature Powered by Ibotta
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+…
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Money at 30: Are FinTech Accounts Worth it When APYs are High?
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…



