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Content Creator Financial Platfrom Karat Raises $70 Million

A charge card and financial platform aimed at content creators has closed a new round of venture funding. About the round: This week, Karat announced that it has raised a new $70 million round. As Crunchbase notes, this includes $30 million in equity and a $40 million debt facility. The equity portion of the Series B round was led SignalFire with participation from returning investors, such as Union Square Ventures,...
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Why the Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant is Suddenly on My Radar

When it comes to travel, I'm often a creature of habit in many ways. For example, if I travel to a city and the hotel I picked works well for me, I'll stay there every time from then on. You might assume that this would translate to brand loyalty — but it's actually quite the opposite. Since I'm really a fan of just staying at places that prove to be the...
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MGM Announces New Partnership with Marriott Bonvoy

In a shakeup to the Las Vegas Strip's hotel scene, MGM and Marriott Bonvoy have announced a new pact that will go into effect this fall. About the partnership: Last week, MGM and Hyatt announced that their long-held partnership would be coming to an end after September 30th. Today, MGM and Marriott Bonvoy revealed a new partnership that will begin this October. Under this exclusive, long-term agreement, several MGM properties...
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Citi, American Revamp AAdvantage Executive Card with Fee Hike

Citi and American Airlines have announced a major update to their premium co-branded credit card. About the updates: This week, Citi and American Airlines announced a significant revamp for their top-tier co-branded card. Now, in addition to many of its existing perks, the AAdvantage Executive World Elite Mastercard will offer a number of credits, increased reward-earning rates, loyalty point bonuses, and more. However, along with these updates, the card's annual...
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Points and Miles Primer: The Pros and Cons of Credit Card Travel Rewards

Following a multi-year pause, travel has been booming this past year as we all make up for lost time. With the summer season really heating up, millions of Americans are likely looking to take a vacation. Meanwhile, some may be contemplating how they can make those excursions more affordable… or perhaps wondering how they can experience some of the luxury travels they’ve seen on Instagram. This is where points and...
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Walmart Announces Special Deals for Walmart+ Day

What's a Prime Day? Walmart has announced some special offers for its own retail event: Walmart+ Day. About the offers: From July 11th through 13th, Walmart will celebrate Walmart+ Day. During this event, it will offer a number of deals on various items. While these sales are available to all shoppers, Walmart+ members can enjoy early access. What's more, members can now take advantage of other special offers. First, current...
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Top Credit Cards for Summer Fun — Travel, Entertainment, and More

It’s official: summer is here! And, with it, all of the summer fun is here as well. From travel to concerts to amusement parks and beyond, there's plenty of entertainment to be enjoyed while the weather is warm. So what if you could earn rewards while engaging in these summer pastimes? Well, thanks to some popular and lesser-known credit cards, you can! Whether you already have your summer plans or...
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American Express Green Card Unveils Best-Ever Welcome Offer

Those looking to do some traveling this summer and who want to earn rewards in the process may have a new top card pick to consider. Today, American Express announced a new welcome bonus for its iconic Green Card that just happens to be the best-ever offer for the card. Now, new cardholders can earn 60,000 Membership Rewards points after spending $3,000 in purchases on the card during their first...
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A Guide to Building Credit and Increasing Your Credit Scores

When it comes to credit, there’s some good news. The average credit score in the United States has been steadily rising in recent years, coming in at 715 in 2023. That may be because, today, consumers not only have more ways to access their credit reports and scores than ever before but also because there are an increasing number of options that Americans have for building credit in the first...

2024 SoFi Checking and Savings Review

Ever since I started taking an interest in the FinTech sector, one company whose name I’ve seen pop up over and over again is SoFi. Lately it seems as though that theme has been sent into overdrive as the company has not only become a household name thanks to its stadium naming rights deal but also because of the company’s continued product expansions. The most interesting development in my mind...
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Chase Reveals Q2 2024 Freedom 5%(+) Bonus Categories

Chase has announced its bonus category picks for the second quarter of 2024 — including some interesting twists. About the categories: As April approaches, Chase has revealed what categories Freedom and Freedom Flex cardholders can earn bonuses on. From April 1st through June 30th, customers can earn 5% (or more) in three categories: Amazon.com, Hotels, and Restaurants. Similar to how Chase embraced a "New Year, New Me" theme last quarter,...

FedEx Announces Winners of 11th Annual 2023 Small Business Grant Contest

Nearly three months after the entry period ended, FedEx has announced the winners of its 11th annual Small Business Grant Content. This year's event saw more than $300,000 in funds going to a variety of small businesses across the nation. Last month, the company revealed 100 finalists, with that list now being narrowed down to just 10 winners. This year's grand prize winners included KindVR, The Cupcake Collection, Up In...
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Imprint Launches Credit Cards from H-E-B and Central Market 

The FinTech Imprint is partnering with the popular Texas-based grocery chain H-E-B for a pair of new rewards credit cards. This week saw the launch of the H-E-B Visa Signature Credit Card as well as the Central Market Visa Signature Credit Card. With these two (nearly identical) options, customers will be able to earn rewards on groceries and beyond. First, both versions of the card earn up to 5% back on select...