Personal Finance News

Personal Finance News Round-Up: October 2023

by Kyle BurbankOct 5, 2023

Each month, the Money@30 YouTube channel rounds up the top personal finance, credit card, and travel news. Now, we here at Fioney are pleased to present these quick and to-the-point video digests with our readers. Dive into the October 2023 round-up video and go even deeper into the stories below.

Chase Announces Q4 5% Bonus Categories

On the heels of Discover revealing their fourth quarter bonus category picks, Chase has now announced their selection. From now through December, Chase Freedom and Freedom Flex customers can earn up to 5% back on purchases made using PayPal as well as on warehouse club purchases and donations to select charities.

Bilt Introduces Bilt Experiences and New Hotel Portal

Bilt has been busy over the past several months as it continually adds new features and tools. That trend continued last month as the platform not only introduced Bilt Experiences but also rolled out a new award hotel booking function. For the former, Bilt customers had a chance to snag last-minute NFL game tickets. Meanwhile, with the new search tool, users can find point redemption options for Hyatt and IHG.

Cardless Updates Simon American Express Card

The Simon American Express card may have only launched earlier this year but it’s already getting a revamp. Now, cardholders can earn 5% back on purchases at any store located at a Simon Center, Mall, Mills, or Premium Outlet. However, while that’s the good news, a couple of other tweaks — including a minimum transaction limit — are not as welcomed.

Varo Introduces New P2P Payment Feature

FinTech-turned-bank Varo is giving customers yet another way to send money to friends and family (following the addition of Zelle support last year). With Varo to Anyone, users can send cash just by using a person’s phone number or email while the recipients will need to a debit card in order to claim their funds.

Credit Bureaus Make Free Weekly Credit Reports Permanent

Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion will now continue to allow consumers to access their credit reports for free on a weekly basis. The decision follows multiple extensions to the pandemic-era program. Despite the updated timeframe, these reports can still be requested at AnnualCreditReport.com.

Delta Considers Changes Amid Backlash as Rivals Pounce

It’s fair to say that Delta’s recently announced Medallion Status updates were not well received by many fans. Now, it looks as though the airline could make some tweaks to their plans before they actually roll out. In the meantime, airlines such as Alaska and JetBlue are looking to lure disaffected Delta elites with special offers.

Author

Kyle Burbank

Head Writer ~ Fioney

Kyle is the head writer for Fioney. He is a personal finance nerd, constantly looking for new apps and services to test and incorporate into his own financial game plan. In addition to his role at Fioney, he's written for other publications including Born2Invest, Lifehack, and Laughing Place, as well as his own site Money@30. He also creates personal finance and travel-related videos for Fioney's YouTube channel, which has garnered more than 2 million views. Currently, Kyle resides in Springfield, Missouri with his wife of 10 years. Together, they enjoy traveling (including visiting Disney Parks around the world), dining, and playing with their dog Rigby.

NerdWallet Introduces Monthly "Financial Resilience Index"

by Kyle BurbankMay 22, 2026

The popular personal finance site NerdWallet has premiered a new monthly index meant to highlight how prepared American consumers are for economic uncertainty. About the Financial Resilience Index: This week, NerdWallet introduced the Financial Resilience Index. For this index, the site commissioned Harris Poll to survey 2,072 adults in the United States. These respondents were asked questions across three different categories: financial security, financial strength, and economic outlook. Specifically, the...

Credit Card News

Fanatics to Launch Rewards Credit Card with American Express

by Kyle BurbankMay 21, 2026

American Express and Fanatics have announced a partnership that will not only result in a new rewards credit card but will also lead to a new option for other cardholders. About the Fanatics American Express Card: This week, Amex revealed that it was teaming up with the sports merchandise site Fanatics. As part of this partnership, the two will create the Fanatics American Express Card. According to a press release,...

Personal Finance News

Bilt Partners with Flying Blue for Rewards on Rent for Cardholders

by Kyle BurbankMay 20, 2026

Those with the Air France/KLM rewards credit card can now earn bonus miles when paying rent via the Bilt platform. About the Bilt/Flying Blue Rent Payment Offer: Bilt is expanding its rent payment platform to give those with the Air France KLM Visa Signature Credit Card greater mileage rewards. Now, those cardholders can earn a total of 3 Flying Blue miles per $1 spent on rent payments made using Bilt....