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Small Business

Chase Adds Business Credit Journey Features to Digital Hub

by Kyle Burbank
Chase is bringing some new tools to small business customers to help them better understand their business credit. About the New Chase for Business Tools: This week, Chase introduced Business Credit Journey. The new, free tool not only allows small business customers to monitor their credit but also to strengthen it as well. Credit Journey's launch comes as a Chase survey of small business owners found that less than half...
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Small Business

Intuit Introduces 2% Cashback Business Credit Card

by Kyle Burbank
The company behind products such as QuickBooks, TurboTax, and MailChimp is now launching a new business rewards credit card. About the Intuit Business Credit Card: Intuit has debuted its new Intuit Business Credit Card. Not only does this card offer cashback rewards to cardholders but also integrates directly with Intuit products. The card is issued by WebBank. Starting with the cashback, the Intuit Business Credit Card earns 2% back on...
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Small Business

Details of Amazon Prime Business Card Revealed as Card Debuts

by Kyle Burbank
After previewing a refreshed pair of business credit cards last month, Amazon and new issuer U.S. Bank have now revealed the full details. About the New Prime Business Card and Amazon Business Card: In April, Amazon confirmed that it was moving its business credit card portfolio from American Express to U.S. Bank. As part of this update, they also teased “exciting new benefits." Now, we're learning more about those benefits...
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Small Business

Capital One Debuts Venture Business Rewards Credit Card

by Kyle Burbank
A new business rewards credit card from Capital One has arrived, replacing a previous option. About the Capital One Venture Business Card: This week, Capital One unveiled its new Venture Business credit card. The $95 annual fee card now accompanies the Capital One Venture X Business, which debuted in 2023. Similar to the consumer version of the Capital One Venture card, the Venture Business offers unlimited 2x miles on all...
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Small Business

Amazon Business Credit Cards to Transition to U.S. Bank Issuance

by Kyle Burbank
Amazon's business credit card portfolio is officially moving to a new issuer. About the Amazon Business Credit Card Issuer Transition: This week, Amazon announced that its Amazon Business Card and Prime Business Card would no longer be issued by American Express. Instead, both options will move to U.S. Bank and will now operate on the Mastercard network. The change comes eight years after Amazon and Amex launched the business credit...
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Small Business

Amex Introduces Graphite Business Cash Unlimited Card

by Kyle Burbank
American Express has announced a new business credit card, along with some incoming updates to a couple of its other products. About the American Express Graphite Business Cash Unlimited Card This week, Amex revealed a brand new card. With the Graphite Business Cash Unlimited Card, cardmembers can earn 2% cashback on all eligible purchases. Additionally, cardholders earn 5% back on flights and prepaid hotels booked via Amex Travel. As the...
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Small Business

U.S. Bank Announces Business Version of Shield Credit Card

by Kyle Burbank
Nearly a year after U.S. Bank introduced its Shield credit card, a business version is rolling out. About the U.S. Bank Business Shield Visa: This week, U.S. Bank announced the launch of the Business Shield Visa Card. While this version shares some similarities to the consumer card that debuted last year, there are some notable differences as well. First, while the regular U.S. Bank Shield Visa offers consumers 24 months...
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Small Business

Patreon Increasing Its Creator Cut Later This Summer

by Kyle Burbank
The popular site Patreon has announced a new fee structure taking effect soon. About Patreon's New Fee: This summer, Patreon will be updating its fees. On August 4th, the platform will be increasing its standard plan fee to 10% of earnings plus applicable fees and taxes. Moreover, the site is simplifying its options by retiring the current Pro (8%) and Premium (12%) plans in favor of the new 10% one....
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2025 SoFi Checking and Savings Review

by Kyle Burbank
 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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Financial

A Look at How Rakuten (Ebates) Works in 2026

by Kyle Burbank
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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Credit Card News

Best Western Debuts Two New Rewards Credit Cards

by Kyle Burbank
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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Credit Card News

Marriott Bonvoy Bold Card Launches Travel Contest

by Kyle Burbank
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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Credit Card News

Bilt Adds 2 New Transfer Partners Including First 3:2 Transfer Rate

by Kyle Burbank
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...