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A Recent Javelin Strategy Report Reveals Mobile Wallet Adoption Has Been Slower Than Expected, but Closed Merchant Ecosystems Have an Advantage
Payments

Javelin Report: Mobile Wallet Adoption Slower Than Expected
Analysts have predicted that each new digital wallet release or update from tech giants like... read more »
Adam West • 11/9/2018
Fattmerchant’s Subscription-Based Model Modernizes Payment Processing, Boosts Transparency, and Saves Businesses Money
Payments

Fattmerchant’s Subscription Model Modernizes Payment Processing
With its innovative subscription-based model, Fattmerchant is helping bring the world of credit... read more »
Matt Walker • 11/8/2018
Empower Takes Banking Completely Digital, Offering 1% Cash Back, High Savings Interest Rates and an Online Assistant
Banking

Empower: A Digital Bank that Offers Savings Perks and an Assistant
The grand days of the brick-and-mortar banking institution are going by the wayside with the... read more »
Matt Walker • 11/5/2018
2018’s Top 10 Booming College Towns
Economy

2018’s Top 10 Booming College Towns
A 2017 study by TD Ameritrade found that nearly 50% of college graduates return home after... read more »
Ashley Dull • 11/5/2018
Long Game Savings App Uses Gamification to Engage the Mobile-First Generation in Learning Healthy Financial Habits
Savings

Long Game App Uses Gamification to Engage the Mobile-First Generation
The Long Game Savings app was launched in 2015 to help millennials practice healthy financial... read more »
Jon McDonald • 11/2/2018
Apple Federal Credit Union Makes an Impact in the Virginia Communities it Serves Through Volunteerism and Philanthropy
Credit Unions

Apple Federal Credit Union Makes an Impact in Virginia Communities
Apple Federal Credit Union was founded by teachers in 1956 and offers membership to those... read more »
Jon McDonald • 11/1/2018
First Commonwealth Bank Recognized for Prioritizing Customers’ Financial Goals in the Western Pennsylvania and Ohio Markets
Banking

First Commonwealth Bank Honored for Prioritizing Customers’ Goals
With locations across Western Pennsylvania and  throughout Ohio, First Commonwealth Bank... read more »
Matt Walker • 10/30/2018
First Citizens’ Federal Credit Union Caters to Member and Community Needs Through Convenient Banking Products and Volunteer Efforts
Credit Unions

First Citizens' Federal Credit Union Caters to Members and Communities
Since its founding in 1937, First Citizens’ Federal Credit Union has grown to more than... read more »
Adam West • 10/30/2018
TFS Scholarships Maintains an Extensive Database to Help Students Access $41 Billion Worth of Funding
Education

TFS Scholarships Connects Students to $41 Billion in Funds
Springing from an idea by a high school principal, TFS Scholarships was developed to connect... read more »
Matt Walker • 10/26/2018
Orange County’s Credit Union Helps First-Time Homebuyers with Market-Specific Products and Personal Guidance
Credit Unions

OCCU Helps First-Time Homebuyers with Market-Specific Products
In Orange County, California, rising property values have made it difficult to purchase a home... read more »
Jon McDonald • 10/26/2018
Intuit’s Recently Updated Mint App for iOS Provides Users a Holistic View of Their Finances with Personalized, Actionable Tips
Budgeting

Intuit’s Updated Mint App Provides Users with a Holistic Financial View
Backed by Intuit, Mint is the free personal finance application that lets users track their... read more »
Adam West • 10/25/2018
On the Issues Presents Political Candidates’ Stances Without Commentary so Voters Can Decide for Themselves
Economy

On the Issues: Political Candidates’ Stances Without Commentary
In a Nutshell: US politics is surrounded by an influx of voices espousing every opinion on... read more »
Matt Walker • 10/25/2018
IBM Southeast Employees’ Credit Union Bolsters South Florida and Greater Atlanta Communities Through Its Outreach and Financial Literacy Efforts
Credit Unions

IBMSECU Bolsters South Florida and Greater Atlanta Through Outreach
The IBM Southeast Employees’ Credit Union has demonstrated a strong commitment to the... read more »
Matt Walker • 10/24/2018
Meet Kyle James: How the Man & Voice Behind Rather-Be-Shopping.com Helps Shoppers Become Better Savers
Budgeting

Rather-Be-Shopping.com Helps Shoppers Become Better Savers
Rather-Be-Shopping.com, a pioneer in the online savings  space, is a coupon... read more »
Ashley Dull • 10/24/2018
Employment Screening Resources Takes the Risk Out of the Hiring Process so Companies Can Avoid Lost Profits and Lawsuits
Businesses

ESR Takes the Risk Out of the Hiring Process
Retail managers often have to onboard staff quickly — especially during holiday seasons... read more »
Adam West • 10/24/2018
Alliant Credit Union Recognized for its Tech-Forward Banking Experience, Competitive Rates, and Community Service in Chicago
Credit Unions

Alliant Credit Union Recognized for Digital Banking, Rates, and Service
As one of the nation’s largest credit unions, Alliant Credit Union in Chicago uses its... read more »
Matt Walker • 10/23/2018
Rutgers School of Management & Labor Relations: Preparation for the Rapidly Changing Workplace of the Future
Education

Rutgers SMLR: Preparation for the Rapidly Changing Workplace
University curriculums are often slow to adapt to the rapidly changing workplaces that students... read more »
Ashley Dull • 10/23/2018
Where Content Meets Commerce: Offers.com Aids Consumers with Savings Tips & Coupon Codes to Help Drive Conversions
Budgeting

Offers.com Stands at the Intersection of Content & Commerce
In a Nutshell: When it comes to e-commerce purchases, consumer expectations are on the... read more »
Ashley Dull • 10/23/2018
Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce Encourages Business Growth, Workforce Development, and Community Collaboration
Businesses

GPCC Helps Phoenix Area Businesses Grow Along with the Community
Chambers of commerce are long-standing, trusted networking organizations, but their traditional... read more »
Matt Walker • 10/23/2018
ABBYY Develops Automated Document Capture, Extraction, and Classification Solutions So Banks Can Accelerate Onboarding and Processing
Banking

ABBYY Helps Banks Accelerate Onboarding and Processing
For mobile banking technology to deliver the real-time experience consumers expect, it must... read more »
Jon McDonald • 10/22/2018
IFS Field Service Management Software Helps Retail Service Partners Maximize Efficiency & Improve Customer Relationships
Businesses

IFS Helps Retailers Improve Customer Relationships & Maximize Efficiency
IFS is a global enterprise resource planning (ERP) software provider that drives large-scale... read more »
Ashley Dull • 10/22/2018
Cornerstone OnDemand Foundation Helps Nonprofits Develop the Business Skills Needed to Fulfill Their Mission
Businesses

Cornerstone OnDemand Foundation Helps Nonprofits
Nonprofit organizations, much like successful businesses, need effective professional... read more »
Adam West • 10/22/2018
University of Washington’s Jones + Foster Accelerator Gives Student Entrepreneurs the Resources to Launch a Startup
Education

Jones + Foster Accelerator Helps Student Entrepreneurs
Today’s enterprising college students don’t need to wait until graduation to get a... read more »
Ashley Dull • 10/22/2018
Go City Card’s Flexible Passes Save Tourists Up to 55% on Admission at Over 400 U.S. Attractions
Traveling

Go City Card Passes Save Tourists Up to 55% on Attractions
Visiting some of the most popular sightseeing spots can get pricey and be... read more »
Ashley Dull • 10/21/2018

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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
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Zelf: Bank and Card Services Through Messenger Apps

Brex: Credit Cards, Cash Management, & Reporting

Klima & Using Credit Cards to Fight Climate Change

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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
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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
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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
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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
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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

Finhabits Helps Users Learn About Healthy Money Management Techniques to Avoid Credit Reliance
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Finhabits on Financial Literacy and Avoiding Credit Reliance

GuruFocus: Maximizing Investments & Avoiding Credit

Vincent Search Tool Helps Find Alternative Investments

TradeLog: A Tax Software That Can Help Traders Avoid Credit
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