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Samsung and Barclays Launch Samsung Galaxy Credit Card
Samsung has revealed its new mobile wallet-first rewards credit card. About the Samsung Galaxy Card: This week, Samsung announced details about its new credit card: the Samsung Galaxy Card. The no-annual-fee card includes rewards on Samsung purchases as well as on everyday spending. Barclays is issuing the new card, which will operate on the Visa…
OnePay Partners with Upgrade to Offer Personal Loans
A Walmart-owned FinTech has announced plans to deliver personal loans to customers. About the OnePay-Upgrade Personal Loan Partnership: Today, OnePay (formerly ONE Finance) announced the launch of OnePay Personal Loans. Powering this new offering is a new partnership with fellow FinTech Upgrade. Now, OnePay customers will be able to apply for loans of $1,000 to…
Point.Me Launches New Tools to Help Find Reward Redemptions
The rewards tool Point.Me is introducing some new features meant to help credit card and loyalty program users get the most for their points. About Point.Me Explore and More: This week, the platform Point.Me announced the launch of its new Explore feature. With this tool, users can now view award flight options by browsing a…
Business Lending FinTech Forward Financing Raises $525 Million
A FinTech specializing in delivering capital to small businesses has raised new funding of its own. About Forward Financing and Its Latest Funding: This week, Forward Financing announced that it had secured $525 million in new financing. That sum includes a $350 million variable funding note facility as well as a $175 million asset-backed securitization….
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“Make It Happen” by Darius Foroux Book Review
In the past few months, I’ve seen several people I follow on Twitter (X) announce that they’re releasing books (which is great since I’m currently looking to review one book a month for this site). But, while many of these titles won’t be released until this fall or later, I was excited to see that…
Lessons From a First-Time Home Buyer: Announcing My New (and Free) Homebuyer’s Guide
For the past 18 months, I’ve been writing about my experience 1) buying a home and then 2) discovering everything that being a homeowner entails. Along the way, I’ve covered some topics that I’d never heard anyone else really talk about and have developed a few tips that I think others could learn from. That’s…
Guide to the Best Rewards Credit Cards for Gasoline
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…
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Samsung and Barclays Launch Samsung Galaxy Credit Card
Samsung has revealed its new mobile wallet-first rewards credit card. About the Samsung Galaxy Card: This week, Samsung announced details about its new credit card: the Samsung Galaxy Card. The no-annual-fee card includes rewards on Samsung purchases as well as on everyday spending. Barclays is issuing the new card, which will operate on the Visa…
OnePay Partners with Upgrade to Offer Personal Loans
A Walmart-owned FinTech has announced plans to deliver personal loans to customers. About the OnePay-Upgrade Personal Loan Partnership: Today, OnePay (formerly ONE Finance) announced the launch of OnePay Personal Loans. Powering this new offering is a new partnership with fellow FinTech Upgrade. Now, OnePay customers will be able to apply for loans of $1,000 to…
Point.Me Launches New Tools to Help Find Reward Redemptions
The rewards tool Point.Me is introducing some new features meant to help credit card and loyalty program users get the most for their points. About Point.Me Explore and More: This week, the platform Point.Me announced the launch of its new Explore feature. With this tool, users can now view award flight options by browsing a…
Business Lending FinTech Forward Financing Raises $525 Million
A FinTech specializing in delivering capital to small businesses has raised new funding of its own. About Forward Financing and Its Latest Funding: This week, Forward Financing announced that it had secured $525 million in new financing. That sum includes a $350 million variable funding note facility as well as a $175 million asset-backed securitization….
Chase to Tweak Freedom Flex Card Benefits Starting This Fall
Chase is making some small updates to one of its popular rewards credit cards. About the Chase Freedom Flex Updates: Soon, Chase Freedom Flex will swap one benefit out for a new one (as reported by TPG). The cashback card will discontinue its current cell phone protection. In its place, the card will offer 0%…
CLEAR+ Price Increases, Credit Card Benefits Follow
Another price hike has hit CLEAR+ subscriptions — but those with certain credit cards won’t feel the impact. About the CLEAR+ Pricing Change and Credit Card Update: The security biometrics subscription service CLEAR+ has announced new pricing. Now, the membership will increase to $219 from the previous $209. However, Delta SkyMiles/United MileagePlus members can still…
Report: States That Spend the Most on Health Insurance Policies
A new study highlights the states in which Americans spend the most for their family health insurance policies. About the Report: The personal finance site WalletHub recently published a report comparing the average health insurance policy price to the monthly income. To do this, the site looked specifically at silver health insurance plans in all…
Cash App Settles Multi-State Attorneys General Lawsuit
Block Inc. has reached a settlement with several state attorneys general regarding its popular Cash App. About Block Inc.’s Settlement: This week, it was announced that Block Inc. — which owns Square, Cash App, and more — had agreed to a multistate settlement. In total, the company will pay $45 million. As part of the…
Market Data FinTech Databento Raises $97 Million
A FinTech that delivers market data to clients via API has raised a significant new funding round. About Databento and Its Latest Funding: This week, Databento announced that it raised $97 million in new funding. The Series B was led by New Enterprise Associates (NEA) while existing and strategic investors such as DRW Venture Capital,…
New SoFi ETF Combines Social Strategy with Income Component
SoFi has once again expanded its ETF line-up, debuting a new option built for those seeking both income and growth. About the SoFi Social 50 Income ETF: This week, SoFi debuted its newest ETF:  the SoFi Social 50 Income ETF (SFYI). The “social 50” part of the name comes from the fact that this ETF…

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