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GreenWave: How Supporting Restorative Ocean Farm Ecosystems Can Protect the Environment and Deliver Sustainable Menu Items to Consumers
Businesses

GreenWave: Restorative Ocean Farm Ecosystems Protect the Environment
GreenWave’s Co-Founder Bren Smith went from being a commercial fisherman to a restorative ocean... read more »
Matt Walker • 4/23/2019
Gremlin Social Helps Banks Leverage Social Media to Compliantly Drive Engagement, Build Trust, and Generate Sales
Fintech

Gremlin Social Helps Banks Leverage Social Media to Drive Sales
In financial services, a key factor in converting a customer is the trust engendered in that... read more »
Adam West • 4/22/2019
Wedbush Seeks to Groom the Next Generation of Financial Professionals through Its WISE High School Educational Program
Young Adults

Wedbush WISE Program Teaches High Schoolers Financial Literacy
The Wedbush Investment in Student Education (WISE) program gives Wedbush, a leading financial... read more »
Adam West • 4/16/2019
Low Fees and Flexible Terms Make Trustco Bank’s Home Equity Loans and Credit Lines Our 2019 Editor’s Choice™
Banking

Trustco Bank’s Home Equity Products Named 2019 Editor’s Choice™
For more than 100 years, Trustco Bank has provided a personalized touch to its customers. The... read more »
Adam West • 4/15/2019
Use Wanderu to Find the Best Bus and Train Travel Deals to More Than 10,000 Destinations in North America and Europe
Traveling

Book Bus and Train Travel with Wanderu to Find the Best Deals
While digital technology transformed air travel by unifying airlines on a single ticketing... read more »
Adam West • 4/12/2019
First Bank Partners with North and South Carolina Businesses to Help Employees Make Better Money Decisions through Its First@Work Program
Education

First Bank Improves Financial Wellness in the Carolinas
First Bank may be a large community bank, but that doesn’t stop it from maintaining the... read more »
Matt Walker • 4/2/2019
Credit Builder Reverse Loan Product by Fig Loans Helps People Improve Their Credit Score and Achieve Financial Stability
Loans

Credit Builder by Fig Loans Helps People Improve Their Credit
When it comes to credit, more than a few people have discovered that one mistake leads to... read more »
Adam West • 4/2/2019
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 population... 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
Large-scale security breaches are on the rise, leaving businesses vulnerable and in need of a... 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 while... 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
Gravity Payments is not your average credit card payments processor. Since its Founder and CEO... 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
Merchant Maverick reviews an assortment of products that businesses need including merchant... 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 ahead... 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 Microsoft’s... read more »
Matt Walker • 1/31/2019

Popular News Topics

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

Tribal Credit: Interest-Free Corporate Cards Help Digital Startups in Emerging Markets Grow and Scale
Featured

Tribal Credit: Interest-Free Corporate Cards for SME

Zafin Helps Small Banks & Credit Unions Compete

TurboTenant Allows Landlords to Easily Accept Credit Cards

MOVO: Moving Money with an App-Based Card
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Banking

Banking

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

UMB Bank Offers Versatile Card Products that Encourage Financial Success for Consumers and Communities
Featured

UMB Bank Offers Useful Card Products for Consumers

Aspiration Fights Climate Change Via Cards

OneUnited Bank: Banking, Credit & the Wealth Gap

Tompkins Bank of Castile: Banking, Credit, & Education
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Savings

Savings

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

The Retirement Answer Man® Roger Whitney: Professional Reputations are Like Credit Scores for Careers
Featured

Roger Whitney Offers Advice and Resources for Retirement

SaverLife Study: Low-Income Members & Credit Limits

The GasBuddy Card Helps Consumers Save on Gas

Empower: AI-Based Financial Services for Consumers
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Payments

Payments

Merchants and institutions that are adapting to modern processing demands

Leave the Credit Cards at Home: Popl Leverages NFC Technology to Simplify Payments and Networking
Featured

Popl Simplifies Card Payments and Networking

REPAY: Seamless Payment Solutions for Businesses

Payactiv Offers Fast Access to Paychecks via Prepaid Card

EBANX Offers Card and Cash Voucher 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

Trade Brains Teaches Consumers About Investing Wisely Which Can Help Reduce Credit Reliance
Featured

Trade Brains: Investing and Avoiding Credit Reliance

Parsec Financial Teaches Responsible Credit Use

Collectable: Accessible Sports Memorabilia Investments

Finhabits on Financial Literacy and Avoiding Credit Reliance
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