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FinTech News by Kyle Burbank
After teasing a change on social media, the neobanking app Current has announced an update to its Paycheck Advance feature. About Current’s Paycheck Advance Increase: Following an update, Current customers will now be able to request an even larger advance on their paychecks using the platform. Now, users can qualify for up to $1,000 from…
Credit Card News by Kyle Burbank
American Express is expanding its Amex Travel portal with a new partnership. About the American Express-Airbnb Partnership: Airbnb is coming to Amex Travel. Now, American Express cardmembers in the United States can book Airbnb stays on AmexTravel.com or the Amex Travel App, allowing them to earn Membership Rewards points on prepaid bookings. With this addition,…
Credit Card Reviews by Kyle Burbank
Ever since my financial awakening and my decision to start using credit cards again, an obvious trend has developed. You see, anytime I get a new card and say to myself (and to my wife), “I think we’re all set now,” I inevitably find another card that tempts me with its rewards. That’s what happened…
Credit Card News by Kyle Burbank
A popular grocery store chain is debuting a new rewards credit card. About the Albertsons forU American Express Card: This week, Albertsons Companies (which includes Albertsons, Safeway, Jewel-Osco, Vons, ACME, Shaw’s, Star Market, Tom Thumb, Randalls, Haggen, United Supermarkets and Pavilions) announced the debut of a new credit card. The Albertsons forU operates on the… Featured Articles

Best of the Web
by Managing Editor
Welcome to Fioney’s look at the top 10 personal finance articles of the month. On the first Friday of each new month, we look back at some of our favorite posts published (or updated) in the weeks prior and highlight them right here. This includes a mix of sites that have become staples of our… 
Credit Card Guides
by Kyle Burbank
When it comes to rewards credit cards, you really can’t beat a no-annual-fee option. Sure, there are premium cards with hefty annual fees that may still be worth it, but, overall, there are plenty of advantages to not having to worry about such things. For one, there’s less pressure to ensure that you’re getting every… 
Credit Card Guides
by Kyle Burbank
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) cash. Then, these earnings can… Latest News
by Kyle Burbank
American Express is expanding its Amex Travel portal with a new partnership. About the American Express-Airbnb Partnership: Airbnb is coming to Amex Travel. Now, American Express cardmembers in the United States can book Airbnb stays on AmexTravel.com or the Amex Travel App, allowing them to earn Membership Rewards points on prepaid bookings. With this addition,… by Kyle Burbank
Select Sam’s Club members will now be able to enjoy more benefits with their subscription. About Walmart+ and Sam’s Club: Sam’s Club and parent company Walmart are teaming up to bring more value to members. Starting this week. a Walmart+ subscription will be included with a Sam’s Club Plus membership. Currently, a Sam’s Club “Club”… by Kyle Burbank
Bilt has added yet another popular airline to its travel point transfer program. About JetBlue’s Addition to Bilt: Today, JetBlue became the latest Bilt Rewards transfer partner. As a result, members can now transfer Bilt Points to JetBlue’s TrueBlue loyalty program at a rate of 1:1 (1,000 Bilt points become 1,000 TrueBlue points. TrueBlue is… by Kyle Burbank
U.S. Bank is rolling out a new tool meant to help consumers with a common annoyance: updating payment methods for recurring expenses. About U.S. Bank’s Payment Switch: Today, U.S. Bank announced the launch of a new feature on its mobile app. With Payment Switch, customers can move eligible recurring payments over to their U.S. Bank… by Kyle Burbank
Rakuten is celebrating its Japanese roots with a limited-edition credit card design that features a popular anime property. About the Rakuten NARUTO SHIPPUDEN Card Design: Fans of the global anime NARUTO SHIPPUDEN may be tempted to apply for the Rakuten American Express Card. For a limited time, new cardholders can select a special card design… by Kyle Burbank
Southwest’s evolution is set to continue in 2027 with some big changes to the Rapid Rewards program, elite tiers, and Companion Pass eligibility. About the Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards Changes: Starting on January 1st of next year, Southwest Airlines’ Rapid Rewards will see a number of updates. First, the carrier’s elite status tiers will be… by Kyle Burbank
A new slate of credit cards will offer enhanced rewards to BMW owners. About the New BMW Mastercard and More: This week, U.S. Bank announced the debut of redesigned credit card products from BMW, MINI, and BMW Motorrad. Each of these new cards features rewards tailored to BMW/MINI drivers — including the ability to double the… by Kyle Burbank
The company Upgrade has become the latest FinTech to pursue becoming a bank. About Upgrade’s Application: This week, Upgrade revealed that it has submitted an application to the Nevada Financial Institutions Division to become an industrial loan bank. The FinTech also applied with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). If approved, Upgrade Bank would be… by Kyle Burbank
Rove is expanding its rewards program with the help of Cardlytics. About the Rove-Cardlytics Partnership: Recently, Cardlytics announced that its Rewards Platform would be integrated into Rove, making it even easier for customers to earn airline miles. Now, Rove members can link their credit or debit cards to earn Rove Miles on select purchases. Then,… by Kyle Burbank
Amex is not only announcing a significant expansion of its Centurion Lounge Network but is also revealing its largest location yet. About the New Amex Centurion Lounge Locations: Today, American Express unveiled what it’s calling the “largest Centurion Lounge Network expansion to date.” First, a brand new Centurion location is coming to Newark Liberty International… 






