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Aspiration vs. SoFi Money: Which Online Banking Option is Better? 4

by Kyle Burbank
For those who can live without depositing cash and speaking with in-person tellers, online-only banking options have a lot to offer. Moreover, as the popularity of these offerings continue to grow, competition has brought even more attractive features to consumers. Of course, as a dedicated reviewer and blogger, I'm always on the lookout for attractive accounts with interesting perks. That's what's led me to two accounts in recent months: Aspiration and SoFi Money.
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Personal finance and money management can be very confusing. Most people know that optimizing their finances is important but few feel confident that they have the knowledge to do so.

At Dyer News we stay on top of the latest economic trends, financial products, and money management strategies in order to provide the knowledge to help you use the money you have today to live the life you want.

Learn to make your money work for you. Whether it’s getting debt free or investment advice we have you covered.

Economic News
Economic News

U.S. Initial Unemployment Claims Amounted to 860,000 Last Week

by Jonathan Dyer
This morning, the United States Department of Labor released the latest unemployment insurance filing numbers showing that 860,000 workers applied for new benefits last week. The figure is down from an adjusted 893,000 the week prior and is a fraction of the near-record 6.6 million claims filed at the height...
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Credit Cards
Credit Cards

Emirates Announces Co-Branded Credit Cards with Barclays

by Jonathan Dyer
Even though international travel may not be in the cards for most Americans at the moment, Emirates is moving ahead with the launch of its first U.S. credit card products. In partnership with Barclays, the airline has announced the debut of the Emirates Skywards Rewards World Elite Mastercard and the...
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Personal Finance
Personal Finance

Americans Pay Down a Record $118 Billion in Credit Card Debt

by Jonathan Dyer
Despite the economic hardships that abound, it seems that many Americans are actually managing to eliminate some of their most expensive debts. According to WalletHub's latest data, U.S. consumers paid down a total of $118 billion in credit card debt during the first half of 2020, amounting to an all-time...
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Personal Finance
Personal Finance

Top 10 Personal Finance Articles of the Month — August 2020 4

by Jonathan Dyer
It’s time again for one of my favorite features here on Dyer News: a look at the top 10 personal finance articles of the month. To kick things off, we'll turn to the topic of minimalism. Then, we'll look at both money and time, followed by some personal accounts that...
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Economic News
Economic News

United States Economy Brought Back Only 1.4 Million Jobs in August

by Jonathan Dyer
Last month, more Americans headed back to work as the United States continued reopening efforts. According to the latest report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, nonfarm payrolls increase by 1.4 million in August. In turn, the unemployment rate fell from 10.4% to 8.4%. Unfortunately, despite the latest gains, the...
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Credit Cards
Credit Cards

Chase Reveals New Freedom Flex Card, Enhances Freedom Unlimited Card 2

by Jonathan Dyer
Like most industries, the credit card industry has been disrupted by the current pandemic. In recent months, issuers have been sending some mixed messages, with several cards adding bonus benefits to quell cardholders canceling, while also slashing credit limits for some customers. With that in mind, it might not seem...
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Personal Finance
Personal Finance

United Airline Discontinuing Change Fees for Most Domestic Flyers

by Jonathan Dyer
As the coronavirus pandemic grew stateside, several airlines introduced flexibility to their change and cancelation policies in order to allow customers to halt their travel plans without further penalty. Similarly, as the crisis continues, these airlines have sought to give potential flyers greater peace of mind not only through sanitation...
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Economic News
Economic News

Mastercard Partnering with Multiple Brands to Pilot Cashierless Retail Concepts

by Jonathan Dyer
In recent months, as the COVID-19 pandemic has changed everyday life for citizens around the globe, some technologies have begun playing a more prominent role in our society. Beyond video chat services becoming the new schools/workplaces and menus via QR code replacing their paper counterparts in some places, contactless payments...
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