Credit Score Reviews
2021 Self (formerly Self Lender) Review
by Kyle Burbank
Let’s face it: in today’s society, credit is important. Whether you want to buy a car, get a new mobile phone plan, own a home, or even rent an apartment, your lack of credit could prove problematic. Making matters worse, establishing credit can be a bit of a Catch 22 and some popular options for those looking to build credit, such as secured credit cards, might accidentally tempt cardholders into... Money Management Product Reviews
2021 Robinhood App Review
by Kyle Burbank
Robinhood has proven to be an extremely easy way to start buying stocks without having to pay commissions or fees. Furthermore, as I do start to learn the ropes and am ready to take my portfolio to the next level, it's nice to know that Robinhood continues to increase their offerings.Credit Card News
Jasper Mastercard Unveils New Reward Program Tying Cashback Rate to Referrals
by Fioney Staff
In today's economy, there are several ways that credit card issuers aim to entice consumers into carrying their products. Typically, this starts with some sort of sign-up bonus and continues with either cashback, miles, or points earned on purchases cardholders make. However, companies like Jasper are looking to shake up this model a bit by introducing different ways for users to earn. Now, the company has rolled out a new... Money Management Product Reviews
2021 Mint Review: Much More Than Just a Budgeting App
by Kyle Burbank
Mint is a perhaps the most popular budgeting app around but, as it turns out, there's actually much more to it than that. With plenty of customization, helpful data, and easy-to-use features, Mint proves to be an essential personal finance tool for just about anyone.FinTech News
Bitcoin Soars to Record High As Tesla Announces Plans to Accept the Cryptocurrency
by Fioney Staff
Just as Bitcoin ended 2020 in style, it seems to be having an even better 2021. Although the asset remains volatile, it's seen a fairly steady rise in recent months — a far cry from the crash observed just a few years earlier. Now Bitcoin is getting another boost in both price and endorsement as Telsa has announced a major purchase of the cryptocurrency. As CNBC report, an SEC filing... Product Reviews
Lili Review (2021) — A Digital Bank Account for Freelancers
by Kyle Burbank
Being a freelancer often means enduring some unique personal finance situations. From irregular income and quarterly taxes to business expenses mingling with personal purchases, managing both sides of your money can be difficult. Thus, the digital banking service Lili has created a platform meant to ease these pain points while providing freelancers with a free checking and debit card. So how does Lili work and how can it help self-employed... FinTech News
Lottery-Inspired Savings Platform Yotta Raises $13.2 Million
by Fioney Staff
It's a well known fact that many Americans have trouble building up their savings. With that in mind, several FinTechs have put their spin on digital banking in a bid to encourage good financial habits. Among the firms fitting this description is Yotta, which offers a savings account with a lottery element, allowing account holders to earn weekly prize tickets as they increase their balance. This concept seems to be...