When it comes to earning rewards using credit cards, a great place to start is with cash back credit cards. Unlike with some options that accrue points or airline miles, cashback cards reward users by giving them a percentage of their purchases back in the form of (you guessed it)...
As small businesses, including numerous independent restaurants, continue to struggle several larger companies have stepped up to offer support in the form of grants, programs, and other endeavors. Now, popular food delivery app DoorDash is joining such efforts, announcing the launch of the Main Street Strong Accelerator. Created in partnership...
Last year, following a few months of teasing, the Venmo Credit Card made its grand debut. With a novel reward structure, bright-colored card designs, and app integration, the card made a bit of splash. However, in the time since that announcement, the card itself had only been offered to select...
First the bad news: considering all the major data breaches that have hit retailers, websites, and freaking credit bureaus alike, there’s a very strong chance your personal info has been compromised at some point. Luckily, in addition to steps you can take, such as freezing your credit reports to prevent...
Throughout 2020, the personal finance site MyBankTracker conducted a survey with nearly 2,000 Americans participating. Now, the latest results show that what consumers found important from savings accounts evolved in some notable ways during the year. For example, more respondents put an emphasis on customer service this past year, with...
When most consumers think of Goldman Sachs, they likely think of a wealthy Wall Streeter. That's partially why the bank introduced its Marcus brand in 2016 as a means of courting a new consumer market. Now, Goldman is continuing those efforts with the debut of Marcus Invest — a low-fee...
When I walked into FinCon 2018, I had never heard of the concept of a credit builder loan. Thus my mind was slightly blown after I discovered Self Lender (now known as Self). Funny enough, 2019’s FinCon introduced me to another credit building loan company: Credit Strong. Like with Self,...
When it comes to earning rewards using credit cards, a great place to start is with cash back credit cards. Unlike with some options that accrue points or airline miles, cashback cards reward users by giving them a percentage of their purchases back in the form of (you guessed it)...
In the face of a global pandemic, the FinTech industry continues to thrive. From investment app and mobile wallets to insurtech and digital business tools, companies of all kinds have seen significant growth in 2020, fueled by some impressive investments. With that in mind, today we highlight 20 of the...
These days, if you’re shopping online, chances are you could be saving more money. In addition to coupon codes you may have missed and price trackers that can help you time your purchase just right, there are also dozens of cashback tools that will reward you just for shopping through...
When you're looking for a new credit card, what do you look at first? Is it the type of card? The bonus categories? Auxiliary perks? Or perhaps it's the sign-up bonus. If you choose the lattermost option, you're certainly not alone. After all, these bonuses are what card issuers use...