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Southwest Airlines Revamps Rapid Rewards, Companion Pass
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…
U.S. Bank Launches Revamped BMW, MINI Rewards Credit Cards
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…
Upgrade Applies to Become an Industrial Loan Bank
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…
Rove Partners with Cardlytics For Card-Linked Offers
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,…
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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…
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 Cash Back Credit Cards
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…
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Southwest Airlines Revamps Rapid Rewards, Companion Pass
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…
U.S. Bank Launches Revamped BMW, MINI Rewards Credit Cards
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…
Upgrade Applies to Become an Industrial Loan Bank
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…
Rove Partners with Cardlytics For Card-Linked Offers
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,…
American Express Announces Largest Centurion Lounge Location
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…
M1 Introduces Fiduciary AI-Powered M1 Advisor Tool
A FinTech brokerage has officially launched its latest AI tool. About M1 Advisor: This week, M1 introduced M1 Advisor. Billed as a fiduciary AI financial advisor, the new tool is built into the platform and can offer personalized insights to clients. The AI-powered M1 Advisor will be able to view information across clients’ various M1…
Venmo Overhauls Rewards Credit Card, Now Offers Up to 4% Back
Six years after first introducing a cashback credit card, Venmo is completely revamping the product with new rewards categories and more. About the Updated Venmo Credit Card: The Venmo Credit Card (issued by Synchrony Bank) has been completely reimagined. Now, cardholders can earn up to 4% cashback, with additional options to earn 3% back. Headlining…
IHG Adds Premium Credit Card, Revamps Co-Branded Slate
IHG — the company behind such brands as Holiday Inn, Voco, InterContinental, Kimpton, and more — has unveiled a brand new premium rewards credit card, while also revamping its existing co-branded cards. About the New IHG One Rewards Premier Select Credit Card and Updates: Chase and IHG have revealed an addition to their co-branded credit…
Monarch Acquires Company Formerly Known as HMBradley
The growing personal finance app Monarch has announced a new acquisition, while also highlighting a major milestone. About Monarch’s Acquisition of MBI: Today, Monarch revealed that it had acquired the company MBI (formerly known as HMBradley). As MBI CEO Zach Bruhnke explains, while the neobank then known as HMBradley ended customer services in 2023, the…
Vera Introduces Credit Card with Selectable Rewards Options
A new credit card promises that it can adapt to cardholders’ lives and spending habits to deliver more rewards. About the  Vera World Mastercard: The FinTech company Vera has unveiled plans to launch a new credit card. In partnership with Zeta, they’ve created the Vera World Mastercard. What makes this particular cashback credit card special…

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