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Money at 30: Rocket Money Review
There are times when I download an app on my phone... and let it sit there for months before I truly dive into it. Admittedly, that's exactly what happened with Rocket Money. Yet, when I did get around to giving the app I try, not only was I impressed with what I found but also managed to test out some of the features that make the service unique in my...
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Bilt's "Rent Day" for March Includes Increased Amazon Redemption
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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Varo Bank Brings On Wook Chung as Chief Product Officer
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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Amex Launches Third Annual Historic Restaurant Grant Program
For the third consecutive year, American Express is partnering with the National Trust for Historic Preservation to help small business owners. The "Backing Historic Small Restaurants" initiative will once again see the credit card company funding a total of $1 million in grants to 25 businesses, with each selected location being awarded $40,000. Additionally, the restaurants selected will be offered one complimentary year of ResyOS to help them streamline costs and...
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Does the Apple Card Belong In Your Wallet? (2023 Review)
In 2019, Apple announced what many had suspected: it was releasing its own credit card. While Goldman Sachs would be the ones actually issuing the product, the card would combine the user-friendly tech and stylish aesthetic that the company’s many raving fans have grown accustomed to. Then the Apple Card arrived — and so, naturally, I had to get one for myself. I’ll admit that my interest in Apple Card...
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Groundfloor Surpasses $1 Billion in Retail Investment as it Turns 10
A crowdfunded real estate firm is celebrating a decade of operation. Groundfloor has announced that, since its debut 10 years ago, the platform has now surpassed $1 billion in total retail investment volume. Additionally, the company says that its delivered annualized returns of 10% across its investment offerings during that time, Founded in 2013 by Brian Dally and Nick Bhargava, Groundfloor is a real estate investment platform that makes it easy for consumers...
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