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Fintech, making changes together
2023, the year Tomo learned how to “ride”with the waves It has been 5 years since Tomo launched and we continue to surf the unpredicted waves of fintech to ultimately continue our mission of building a better tomorrow. I’m not saying it was easy, but we’re proud of what we’ve achieved around credit building and…
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Shop Smart Online: 7 to Use Your Credit Card Safely
Have you ever been online shopping and all of a sudden a pop-up message blocks your whole screen with a message like, “A virus has been detected on your computer. Please click on the link to remove the virus from your computer,” or something of that nature? Well, you’re not alone. Millions of people every…
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3 Traits of Financially Successful People
Financial success, in many ways, is a game that everyone is trying to master. We did extensive research on how some of the biggest winners at this game play it and concluded that these 3 traits describe financially successful people: #1: Financially successful people live below their means. This may come as a surprise to…
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8 Tips to Maximize Your Tax Refund
Tax season is here! The IRS just announced that Monday, 1/23/23, was the first day they would begin accepting and processing 2022 tax year returns. The deadline to file is 4/18/23, so save the date on your calendars! If you plan on making some big purchases with your refund, you might want to read on…
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How this Startup is Making Credit Accessible to Everyone
It’s 2023, but is there still structural racism in the credit card industry? In a survey from 5000 Americans, studies found that BIPOC individuals reported having the lowest or no credit score. Though the disadvantage for BIPOC folks has played a significant role in lack of financial education and literacy, this hasn’t stopped them from…
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GenZ will spend $50 on a cup, but won’t pay off their high APR credit cards
Many of you may have heard of the infamous “Stanley Cup/Tumbler” trending all over TikTok. Consumers that have fallen prey to this trend seem to be GenZ, many posting cup reviews all over the app. Although the tumblers do have pretty rave reviews and seem to do the job, the cost of the cup is…
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American credit card debt continues to climb while GenZ is unaware of APR repercussions
According to Bankrate, 46% of credit card holders are currently carrying debt month-to-month due to inflation and paying for daily expenses. 50% of GenZ don’t know and don’t understand the APR linked to their debt. So what does this mean? With no real idea of when inflation will start to go down, many young adults…
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How to Get a Perfect 850 Credit Score
If you suffer from a low or (in many cases) no credit score, it may be quite difficult to achieve some of your personal financial goals. Some of these goals include: obtaining an auto loan, mortgage, or applying for any other types of loans. According to FICO’s most recent statistics, only 1.6% of 232 million…
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How to Financially Prepare Yourself During Layoff Season
How to Financially Prepare Yourself During Layoff Season 2022 saw a mass of layoffs from many companies, with tech at the forefront. Thousands of people were left unemployed, with many having to figure out how to survive the unexpected news, impacting them mentally and financially. More recent news of layoffs is the cryptocurrency exchange platform,…
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This startup helps you be credit card debt-free in 2023
Credit card debt, or any debt for that matter, can be a huge headache. No one likes to borrow money, especially if there is interest accruing on top of that. This New Year, make sure you are well organized and have a plan focused on your financial goals. SF based startup, TomoCredit, helps their users…
