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SEFCU Lightning Credit Card® Offers Low Interest Rates and High Rewards Value, Earning Our 2019 Editor’s Choice Award™
Credit Unions

SEFCU Lightning Credit Card® Earns Our 2019 Editor's Choice Award™
Credit unions are challenged to design credit products that compete with those from the biggest... read more »
Adam West • 4/1/2019
Fairfield County Bank Invests in Connecticut Communities through Small Business Support and Charitable Giving
Banking

Fairfield County Bank Invests in Connecticut Communities
Fairfield County Bank serves one of the wealthiest counties in the U.S. But as its... read more »
Adam West • 3/29/2019
How Listia’s Move to a Blockchain-Based Platform Improves the Buying and Selling Experience Through a Decentralized Marketplace for Used Goods
Fintech

Listia's Move to Blockchain Tech Offers a Decentralized Marketplace
The Listia platform serves more than 10 million registered users who buy, sell, and trade... read more »
Adam West • 3/28/2019
As You Sow Harnesses the Power of Shareholders and Their Values to Enact Corporate Change for a Better, More Sustainable Future
Investing

As You Sow: Harnessing Shareholder Values for a Better Future
Many corporations view profit as the ultimate goal for the company and its shareholders which... read more »
Matt Walker • 3/25/2019
ToursByLocals: A Platform that Connects Travelers with Expert Local Guides in More Than 150 Countries
Traveling

ToursByLocals: Connecting Travelers with Expert Guides
For travelers who want to enjoy a more authentic experience, ToursByLocals is an online... read more »
Adam West • 3/12/2019
HYPR Authentication Platform Eliminates Passwords to Provide the Ultimate Security for Mobile-First Financial Enterprises
Security

HYPR Eliminates Passwords to Secure Financial Enterprises
In a Nutshell: Large-scale security breaches are on the rise, leaving businesses... read more »
Adam West • 2/28/2019
Happy State Bank: Delivering Financial Literacy to Children in Texas and Putting Families First with a Faith-Based Philosophy
Banking

Happy State Bank & Financial Literacy for Kids
Happy State Bank is a faith-based, Christian bank based in Amarillo, Texas, that demonstrates a... read more »
Matt Walker • 2/27/2019
10 States with the Lowest Average Tax Refunds
IRS

10 States with the Lowest Average Tax Returns
It’s that special time of year that makes Republicans, Democrats, and independents cringe... read more »
Matt Walker • 2/20/2019
Gravity Payments: Purpose and People Above Profit for a Transparent Experience Focused on Community Business and Client Needs
Payments

Gravity Payments: Purpose & People Above Profit
In a Nutshell: Gravity Payments is not your average credit card payments processor. Since... read more »
Matt Walker • 2/20/2019
Merchant Maverick: In-Depth Reviews on Credit Card Processors, Payment Platforms, and Other Valuable Merchant Services
Businesses

Merchant Maverick Publishes Merchant Account Reviews
In a Nutshell: Merchant Maverick reviews an assortment of products that... read more »
Ashley Dull • 2/13/2019
More Than Money: Berkshire Bank Impacts Millions of People and Builds Stronger Communities Through Volunteerism and Social Responsibility
Banking

More than Money: How Berkshire Bank Creates Stronger Communities
Having gotten its start serving a single county in Massachusetts, Berkshire Bank carries that... read more »
Ray FitzGerald • 2/12/2019
Moody’s Analytics Economic Research Expert Tony Hughes on the Limitations of Artificial Intelligence in Banking
Research

Moody’s Analytics Expert on the Limits of AI in Banking
Rapid innovation dominates the financial industry, in part, because of emerging technologies... read more »
Matt Walker • 2/11/2019
Pioneer Bank: Strengthening Southwest Communities through Philanthropy, Sound Lending, and Customer Service for 118 Years
Banking

Pioneer Bank: Strengthening Communities for 118 Years
Since 1901, Pioneer Bank has helped the people of the Southwest by providing products and... read more »
Adam West • 2/7/2019
10 States with the Highest Average Tax Refunds
IRS

10 States with the Highest Average Tax Refunds
The United States has a long, and at times, contentious history with taxation that even... read more »
Matt Walker • 2/7/2019
Verge: The Community-Driven Cryptocurrency that Prioritizes Anonymity and Privacy
Fintech

Verge: A Cryptocurrency that Prioritizes Privacy
Since Bitcoin pioneered the way for cryptocurrencies, hundreds of altcoins have sprung up in... read more »
Matt Walker • 2/5/2019
How Mixpanel’s Robust Analytics Help Financial Institutions Improve Product Usability and Customer Experience while Boosting Loyalty
Fintech

Mixpanel: How Analytics Inform Strategy for Financial Institutions
In today’s fast-paced world, companies must base their strategies on solid data to stay... read more »
Matt Walker • 2/1/2019
Microsoft Open-Sources Its SEAL Encryption Technology Allowing Computations on Encrypted Data
Security

Microsoft Open-Sources its SEAL Encryption Technology
Sensitive information is shared constantly in today’s connected world. That’s why... read more »
Matt Walker • 1/31/2019
Cisco’s Application Centric Infrastructure, with its Focus on AI and Machine Learning, is a Data Center Solution for Financial Institutions of All Sizes
Fintech

Cisco’s Data Center Infrastructure Solution for Financial Institutions
Technology is rapidly evolving, particularly in the financial services sector, where there are... read more »
Matt Walker • 1/30/2019
NeighborhoodScout Gives Real Estate Investors a Wealth of Unique, Valuable Market Data and Accurate Predictions to Make Informed Decisions
Investing

NeighborhoodScout: Unique Data to Assist in Real Estate Decisions
Real estate is a sound investment — as long as you pick the right place and time to... read more »
Matt Walker • 1/29/2019
Scott’s Cheap Flights: Make the Most of Your Credit Card Rewards by Finding Competitive, Handpicked Air Fare Deals Selected by Experts
Traveling

Scott’s Cheap Flights: Use Credit Card Rewards on Competitive Deals
As a journalist, Scott Keyes had a passion for travel, but his bank account didn’t allow... read more »
Matt Walker • 1/25/2019
Deserve Looks Beyond Credit Scores to Approve Students and Young Professionals, and Bolsters Travel Perks with a New Priority Pass Partnership
Students

Deserve: Credit Products for Students, Now with More Perks
Access to credit can be difficult for the more than 1 million international students enrolled... read more »
Ray FitzGerald • 1/18/2019
The Current™ Debit Card Motivates Gen Z to Learn Financial Responsibility While Offering Parents Convenience and Security
Debit Cards

Current™ Debit Card Helps Gen Z Learn Financial Responsibility
Young Americans aren’t typically thought of as sound financial planners, but the Current... read more »
Adam West • 1/17/2019
Petal Goes Beyond Credit Histories to Provide Consumers with a No-Fee Credit Card that Paves the Way to Financial Success
Credit Cards

Petal Cards Help Users Build Credit with No Fees
The most significant benefits of credit are generally reserved for people who are already... read more »
Adam West • 1/16/2019
Pantheon: Why E-Commerce Platforms Choose This Turnkey Solution for Boosting Conversions, Scalability, and Uptime Without Traditional Server Worries
Payments

Pantheon Provides a Turnkey Solution for E-Commerce Platforms
With so many options available, companies may have a difficult time determining where to turn... read more »
Matt Walker • 1/14/2019

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Stay up to date with the latest news in finance. Browse our most popular topics below where you'll find the latest articles in each category written by our team of finance experts and editors.

Fintech

Fintech

Emerging technology that is challenging traditional financial services

Zelf Offers a Virtual Debit Card and Voice-Controlled Banking Services Through Familiar Messenger Apps
Featured

Zelf: Bank and Card Services Through Messenger Apps

Brex: Credit Cards, Cash Management, & Reporting

Klima & Using Credit Cards to Fight Climate Change

Zelle: Easy Money Transfers via Banks and Credit Unions
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Banking

Banking

Financial institutions that are shaping modern products and services in the digital age

OneUnited Bank Takes on the Racial Wealth Gap by Providing Access to Education and Credit Products
Featured

OneUnited Bank: Banking, Credit & the Wealth Gap

Tompkins Bank of Castile: Banking, Credit, & Education

OnJuno: Interest-Bearing Checking & Debit Cards

Provident Bank’s Credit Cards and Other Financial Services
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Savings

Savings

Accounts and tools that help consumers prepare for the future and retirement

SaverLife Study Reveals Credit Card Debt on the Rise while Low-Income Members May be Hitting Limits
Featured

SaverLife Study: Low-Income Members & Credit Limits

The GasBuddy Card Helps Consumers Save on Gas

Empower: AI-Based Financial Services for Consumers

Gift of College: Increasing Awareness & Growth of 529s
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Payments

Payments

Merchants and institutions that are adapting to modern processing demands

Credit Card & Electronic Payment Processors by Market Share in 2021
Featured

Top Card & Electronic Payment Processors by Market Share

RentRedi Allows Landlords to Easily Accept Credit Cards

NestEgg Simplifies Rentals for Owners and Tenants

Zuora: Subscription Software & Credit Card Solutions
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Blockchain

Blockchain

Startups that are going beyond Bitcoin to reveal the potential of distributed ledgers

How Edge Delivers a Safe, Convenient Noncustodial Crypto Exchange and a Decentralized Security Model for the Digital Age
Featured

Edge: A Convenient Crypto Exchange and Decentralized Security Model
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Investing

Investing

Savvy savers and the strategies and tools they're using to put their money to work for them

GuruFocus Helps Investors Maximize Funds to Build a Nest Egg and Avoid Relying on Credit
Featured

GuruFocus: Maximizing Investments & Avoiding Credit

Vincent Search Tool Helps Find Alternative Investments

TradeLog: A Tax Software That Can Help Traders Avoid Credit

Mercer Advisors: Helping Families Plan for the Future
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