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Credit Card Tips

Money at 30: The Top Credit Cards I'd Recommend to Beginners

by Kyle Burbank
Over the past five years or so, I've written a lot about credit cards. This includes covering new and interesting credit card products, showcasing the best options in a given category, and of course highlighting what's in my wallet. But, today, I wanted to go back to basics and talk about what credit cards I'd recommend to newbies. Below are a few credit cards that I find myself repeatedly recommending...
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Credit Card News

Ness Launches for Health and Wellness-Focused Credit Card

by Fioney Staff
A new premium credit card that puts a heavy emphasis on health and wellness is now launching a public beta. This week, Ness announced the debut of the Ness Card, partnering with a number of top wellness brands in the process. The card is issued by The Bank of Missouri and will operate on the Mastercard network. Starting with rewards, the Ness Card will earn 5 points per dollar spent...
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Credit Card News

Bilt Rewards Announces Partnership with Lyft, New Rewards

by Fioney Staff
A new perk has popped up for Bilt customers who regularly take rideshares. This week, Bilt Rewards announced a partnership with Lyft that will allow Bilt members to earn rewards on rides. First, Bilt loyalty members can now link their account to Lyft and earn 2x Bilt points on Lyft rideshare purchases. Additionally, Bilt Mastercard customers can earn up to a total of 5x points on rides when they link...
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Money Management Tips

Money at 30: Digital Nomadism Revisited

by Kyle Burbank
A few years back, I shared that listening to a podcast had sent me down a rabbit hole exploring the world of digital nomadism. At the time, I'd firmly concluded that the lifestyle wasn't for me. Yet, more recently, the topic has once again come up in conversations between me and my wife. That's partially due to our current frustrations with our apartment complex and wondering what surprises await us...
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Credit Card News

Bilt's "Rent Day" for March Includes Increased Amazon Redemption

by Fioney Staff
Last fall, Bilt Rewards introduced a new monthly promotion called "Rent Day." On the first of each month, customers can earn bonus points via a quiz, enter to win free rent, and — for Bilt Mastercard cardholders — earn double points on all non-rent purchases made with their card for the day. Plus, each month so far has brought additional offerings for users. For March 2023, those extra promotions will...
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FinTech News

Varo Bank Brings On Wook Chung as Chief Product Officer

by Fioney Staff
A FinTech neobank is gearing up for even greater expansion by bringing some new talent on board. Last week, Varo Bank announced that it had appointed Wook Chung as its Chief Product Officer. According to the company, Chung will lead the bank's vision and initiatives. He will also serve as a key figure of Varo Tech, which looks to blend data, technology, and design. Chung replaces Jon Alferness, who joined...
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Small Business News

A Look at Intuit's "Small Business Big Impact Day"

by Fioney Staff
By all accounts, Intuit is not a small business. However, with platforms such as TurboTax, Credit Karma, QuickBooks, and Mailchimp all under the Intuit umbrella, there's a good chance that consumers and entrepreneurs alike are at least familiar with the company's offerings. Now, to kick off Intuit's 40th anniversary, the firm recently found a way to support worthy small businesses and non-profit organizations at the same time. On February 15th,...
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Credit Card News

Bilt and Point.Me Partner for Award Flight Search Integration

by Fioney Staff
With several credit cards, customers can earn points that can then be transferred to various travel programs and redeemed for flights or hotel bookings. Unfortunately, finding and booking the best award travel deals isn't always as straightforward as one might assume. To assist with that, Bilt has unveiled a new integration with Point.Me that will help its rewards members search for award flights on airlines that participate in Bilt's transfer...
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Credit Score Guide

A Guide to Building Credit and Increasing Your Credit Scores

by Kyle Burbank
When it comes to credit, there’s some good news. The average credit score in the United States has been steadily rising in recent years, coming in at 715 in 2023. That may be because, today, consumers not only have more ways to access their credit reports and scores than ever before but also because there are an increasing number of options that Americans have for building credit in the first...
Checking Account Review

2024 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. Lately it seems as though that theme has been 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...
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FinTech News

Brim Financial Raises $85 Million as It Eyes Global Expansion

by Kyle Burbank
Toronto-based FinTech infrastructure startup Brim Financial has announced a new funding round. About the round: Brim has revealed an $85 million round. The Series C was led by EDC Investments while new investor Vistara Growth and returning investors White Owl Group, Epic Ventures, and Zions Bank also participated. To date, the company has now raised $110 million including a Series B in 2021. According to Brim, the latest funding will...
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Credit Card News

Chase Reveals Q2 2024 Freedom 5%(+) Bonus Categories

by Kyle Burbank
Chase has announced its bonus category picks for the second quarter of 2024 — including some interesting twists. About the categories: As April approaches, Chase has revealed what categories Freedom and Freedom Flex cardholders can earn bonuses on. From April 1st through June 30th, customers can earn 5% (or more) in three categories: Amazon.com, Hotels, and Restaurants. Similar to how Chase embraced a "New Year, New Me" theme last quarter,...
Small Business News

FedEx Announces Winners of 11th Annual 2023 Small Business Grant Contest

by Kyle Burbank
Nearly three months after the entry period ended, FedEx has announced the winners of its 11th annual Small Business Grant Content. This year's event saw more than $300,000 in funds going to a variety of small businesses across the nation. Last month, the company revealed 100 finalists, with that list now being narrowed down to just 10 winners. This year's grand prize winners included KindVR, The Cupcake Collection, Up In...