Category: Personal Finance
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Personal Finance
Bilt Rewards Announces $200 Million Equity Round
by Kyle Burbank
Bilt Rewards has announced its latest funding round as well as the addition of some luminaries to the company's board of directors. About the round and board appointments: Today, Bilt Rewards revealed a $200 million equity investment. The round was led by General Catalyst with participation from Eldridge and returning investors Left Lane Capital, Camber Creek, and Prosus Ventures. Notably, with this new funding, Bilt is now valued at $3.1... Personal Finance
Money at 38: The Major Ways My Finances Have Changed
by Kyle Burbank
In 2016, I wrote a guest post for what was then called Dyer News (now Fioney) about my "financial awakening." What inspired that article was the fact I'd just checked my credit for the first time, leading me to take a greater interest not only in my money but in the topic of personal finance in general. Needing a title, I settled on calling it "Money at 30" — which was... Personal Finance
Citi Launches Deal-Finding Browser Extension for Cardholders
by Kyle Burbank
Citi Bank has announced the debut of a new browser extension aimed at saving cardholders money. About the platform: This week, Citi unveiled Citi Shop. The new desktop browser extension is now available to eligible Citi credit card customers in the United States. Currently, the extension can be installed on Chrome, Safari, or Microsoft Edge browsers. Cardholders will also need to enroll their card to begin using the service. With... Personal Finance
Lemonade Renters Insurance Overview (2024)
by Kyle Burbank
For as long as I've written this column, I've been a big advocate of renters insurance. Unfortunately, despite my best efforts, it seems the majority of apartment dwellers and the like still don't carry policies to protect their belongings. Luckily, Lemonade is changing that by flipping the script on the insurance model and making it easier to get a policy. Let's take a look at what Lemonade is, how their... Personal Finance
Financial Wellness Platform Kashable Raises $25.6 Million
by Fioney Staff
A FinTech that helps employees access lower-cost credit options has announced a significant funding raise. About the round: Kashable has revealed a new $25.6 million funding round. The Series B was co-led by Revolution Ventures and Moneta Ventures, while EJF Capital and Krillion Ventures also participated. The company indicates that the capital will help fuel the platform's expansion as well as the development of additional features and services. It also... Personal Finance
Current Partners with Column Tax for Free Tax Filing Feature
by Kyle Burbank
This tax season, users of the app Current will have the option to file their returns for free thanks to a new partnership. About the offering: The neobank Current has announced a partnership with Column Tax. As a result, users will be able to file their taxes using the app. This feature will be available to "members with a payroll" and will allow them to file both federal and state... Personal Finance
The Top 5 Money Tools I'm Using Most in 2024
by Kyle Burbank
Over the past several years, I've reviewed countless apps, platforms, and other tools related to personal finance. Often, I've also taken to naming some of my top picks for each year. Originally, this list featured apps that I was bullish on before transitioning to a collection of what I thought were the "most fascinating" startups. Well, unfortunately, the FinTech market has seen several casualties along the way, wiping out some...