personal finance

Credit Unions and Schools Partner to Equip Digital Natives With Financial Management Skills
Credit Unions and Schools Partner to Equip Digital Natives With Financial Management Skills
February 05, 2024  |  Credit Unions

From buying groceries and getting a credit card to applying for a bank loan, making financial decisions is part and parcel of everyday life, making...

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Bilt Explores Mortgage Payment Rewards Amid $3.1 Billion Valuation
Bilt Explores Mortgage Payment Rewards Amid $3.1 Billion Valuation
January 24, 2024  |  News

Rent payment loyalty platform Bilt Rewards is now a $3.1 billion company. Bilt’s new valuation follows a $200 million equity investment led by General Catalyst, as well as...

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Meet the Neobank That Counts Only Doctors as Customers
Meet the Neobank That Counts Only Doctors as Customers
January 24, 2024  |  Banking

Picture this: a 28-year-old $400,000 in debt who has never held a job.  Would you give them a loan? Chances are, probably not. And that’s...

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Chime, Citi Mobile Lead Provider Ranking of Credit Card Apps
Chime, Citi Mobile Lead Provider Ranking of Credit Card Apps
January 23, 2024  |  Mobile Applications

Valentine’s Day is almost here. Want to buy your sweetheart that special something they’ve been eyeing, but need a financial boost? PYMNTS is here to...

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Kashable Raises $25.6 Million for Employer-Based Lending Tool
Kashable Raises $25.6 Million for Employer-Based Lending Tool
January 18, 2024  |  Investments

FinTech platform Kashable has raised $25.6 million to expand its employer-based lending program. The Series B funding will help the company develop new financial wellness services and...

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48% of Consumers Look Beyond Their Primary Bank for Mortgage Loans
48% of Consumers Look Beyond Their Primary Bank for Mortgage Loans
January 05, 2024  |  Loans

Traditionally, consumers rely on their primary financial institutions (FIs), such as banks or credit unions (CUs), for credit products like credit cards, mortgages, auto loans...

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Unexpected Expenses Hurt 30% of Consumers’ Credit Scores
Unexpected Expenses Hurt 30% of Consumers’ Credit Scores
January 03, 2024  |  Personal Finance

Unexpected expenses continue to present a significant financial strain for consumers in an already challenging economic landscape. With dwindling savings and persistent economic difficulties, individuals...

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Improving Credit Scores Can Boost Subprime Consumers’ Borrowing Capacity by Almost 70%
Improving Credit Scores Can Boost Subprime Consumers’ Borrowing Capacity by Almost 70%
December 18, 2023  |  Personal Finance

In a credit-based economy like the United States, credit scores play a crucial role in determining access to credit and financial stability. This poses a...

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Rental Apps Help Tenants Build Credit as Instant Rent Refunds Gain Popularity
Rental Apps Help Tenants Build Credit as Instant Rent Refunds Gain Popularity
December 14, 2023  |  Real Estate

The convenience of digital payments has extended to the rental market, with tenants increasingly opting for instant rent refunds through digital channels.  According to a...

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