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Credit Card Reviews by Kyle Burbank
A few years ago, following months of teasing, the Venmo Credit Card made its grand debut. At the time, it had a novel reward structure and bright-colored card designs that made a bit of a splash. However, in the fall of 2026, Venmo completely overhauled the product, including the look. With that background, let’s take…
Personal Finance News by Kyle Burbank
Passengers flying JetBlue will now have to pay even more to check a bag. About JetBlue’s Updated Checked Luggage Fees: For the second time this calendar year, JetBlue has hiked fees for checked luggage. Now, a single checked bag could cost as much as $70 depending on when flyers travel and when they add their…
FinTech News by Kyle Burbank
FinTech lender OppFi has decided not to continue pursuing plans to become a national bank. About OppFi’s BNC Acquisition Update: Today, OppFi announced that it is pulling the plug on its plans to acquire BNCCORP, Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiary, BNC National Bank. The transaction would have created OppFi Bank. NA. According to the…
FinTech News by Kyle Burbank
Another week, another piece of big news from Bilt — with the latest turn potentially taking the platform in a new direction. About Bilt’s Acquisition of LAVA: Today, Bilt revealed that it had acquired the sports loyalty technology company LAVA. The transaction is valued at $300 million and marks a new expansion for Bilt. LAVA… Featured Articles

Credit Card Guides
by Kyle Burbank
Updated on March 26, 2026 Whether it’s for summer road trips or daily commutes, it seems that American consumers are always looking for a way to save on gas. In turn, some may be seeking credit cards that can help them earn rewards as they fill their tanks. Luckily, there are several options that can… 
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 Tips
by Kyle Burbank
Each year for the past several years, I’ve shared a look at “what’s in my wallet” and how I’ll be using each of the rewards credit cards I have. In 2024, my strategy actually saw some decently sized changes thanks to product changes, further lifestyle shifts, and more. Therefore, I was excited to write all… Latest News
by Kyle Burbank
Passengers flying JetBlue will now have to pay even more to check a bag. About JetBlue’s Updated Checked Luggage Fees: For the second time this calendar year, JetBlue has hiked fees for checked luggage. Now, a single checked bag could cost as much as $70 depending on when flyers travel and when they add their… by Kyle Burbank
FinTech lender OppFi has decided not to continue pursuing plans to become a national bank. About OppFi’s BNC Acquisition Update: Today, OppFi announced that it is pulling the plug on its plans to acquire BNCCORP, Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiary, BNC National Bank. The transaction would have created OppFi Bank. NA. According to the… by Kyle Burbank
Another week, another piece of big news from Bilt — with the latest turn potentially taking the platform in a new direction. About Bilt’s Acquisition of LAVA: Today, Bilt revealed that it had acquired the sports loyalty technology company LAVA. The transaction is valued at $300 million and marks a new expansion for Bilt. LAVA… by Kyle Burbank
Two popular delivery services are joining forces. About DoorDash’s Acquisition of Instacart: Today, DoorDash announced plans to acquire Instacart. DoorDash will pay $65.00 per share of the grocery delivery service, representing a 26% premium on $CART’s recent closing price. In total, the deal is worth approximately $17 billion and will be at least 75% cash…. by Kyle Burbank
Updated on October 28, 2026 A day after Bilt unveiled some big changes coming in 2027. It’s announced its plans for something coming much sooner: November’s Rent Day. About Bilt’s Gift Card Redemption Bonus: On November 1st, 2026, Bilt members will be able to get greater value when redeeming their Bilt points for gift cards…. by Kyle Burbank
As the new year approaches, Bilt Rewards has laid out a series of changes coming to its credit cards. About Bilt’s Credit Card Updates: Bilt is getting ready for some major adjustments to its credit card offerings. Ahead of that, though, the company has announced some changes that are effective immediately. Now, Bilt Cash will… 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… 






