Credit Score Reviews
Experian Boost Review: How Does it Work? Is it Worth it?
by Kyle Burbank
Building credit has long been a Catch-22 as getting approved for credit often means already having credit established. Luckily for consumers, in recent years there have been a few innovations that have addressed this issue in different ways. One such option is Experian Boost, which comes from Experian — one of the three major credit bureaus in the United States. While you may have seen the ads for the service... Economic News
Survey: 45% of Americans Rely on Credit Amid Inflation
by Kyle Burbank
A new survey highlights the link between continued inflation and how Americans are using credit. About the survey results: According to a Debt.com survey of 1,000 U.S. adults, a significant number of consumers are currently relying on credit. In fact, 45% of respondents cite inflation and price increases as the reason for their credit usage. Furthermore, 35% say they've maxed out their cards in recent years as a result of... Small Business News
Amex Increases Grants for 4th Historic Small Restaurant Program
by Kyle Burbank
American Express has launched its latest Backing Historic Small Restaurants Program — and has significantly increased the grant money up for grabs. About this year's Backing Historic Small Restaurants Program: For the fourth annual Backing Historic Small Restaurants Program, American Express and the National Trust for Historic Preservation have announced that it will not only double the number of grant recipients but also increase the total funding. This year, 50 historic... Pets
Costs of Pet Ownership: More of Our Actual Expenses with a Dog
by Kyle Burbank
Back in 2021, my wife and I decided to add a dog to our family. After a lengthy search, that summer, we brought Rigby home. Soon thereafter, I shared a post detailing the expenses we'd encountered as new pet owners. Now, as we mull the idea of potentially getting a "sibling" for Rigby, we've been thinking about what costs that would bring. While we're not ready for that quite yet,... FinTech News
Apex FinTech Solutions Acquires AdvisorArch
by Kyle Burbank
Apex FinTech Solutions, which provides clearing services and other solutions, has announced its latest acquisition. About the acquisition and AdvisorArch: Today, Apex FinTech Solutions revealed that it had acquired AdvisorArch — a company that Apex has partnered with since 2023. Terms of the deal were not readily disclosed. According to Apex, the acquisition will allow it to strengthen its platform and expand its digital advice tools. For example, it notes... Credit Card News
Amex Partners with Point.Me for Award Flight Search Portal
by Kyle Burbank
American Express has announced a new partnership that brings a new tool to cardmembers. About the partnership: Today, Amex revealed the launch of "Point.Me for Membership Rewards Points." This new platform — powered by Point.Me — will allow cardholders to search reward flight booking options across more than 150 airlines. In each case, these flights can be booked using Amex Membership Rewards points via transfer partners (and those partners' alliance... FinTech News
Oxygen Ending Banking Services, Pivoting to Health Solutions
by Kyle Burbank
The business and consumer neobank Oxygen has announced a "temporary" exit from banking services. About the closure: Oxygen has announced that it will be "pausing banking" and will shut down its current accounts. First, as of today, the Total Rewards Program will be discontinued. Effective March 16th, users will no longer be able to deposit money into their Oxygen account. Then, on March 21st, services such as Round Up Spare...