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 pretty hefty. But with BNPL options, it’s easy for GenZ to spend their money on microtrends.
What GenZ doesn’t understand is that the cup they thought was $50, is actually near $60 with interest fees. APR awareness is important, and it is definitely more important than a $50 cup you could probably buy off Amazon for $20 cheaper.
High APR and interest rates are the culprits of many microtrends from BNPL purchases. It’s important that GenZ understand the repercussions of credit card debt and spending.
TomoCredit, a credit card that has 0 interest/APR and virtually allows you to never carry a balance, wants GenZ and others to be aware of BNPL while shopping. Fees rack up quickly, and the last thing you want is to carry a balance you can’t pay.
If you are interested in learning more, please reach out to press@tomocredit.com.
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 are relying on their credit cards to make purchases. What many of them do not understand is how carrying a balance can affect their credit score and the impacts of interest rates on their balance.
By carrying debt and not being able to pay back, people are racking up fees from the high interest rates and negatively impacting their credit scores. In a survey from Bankrate that asked which credit card feature is the best and most often used, 36% answered cash back rewards. Cashback is great, BUT, it can be more of a short-term strategy to pay down debt. Instead of thinking about immediate returns, young adults should start strategizing a plan for longer-term debt payoff, like choosing credit cards with 0 or low APR.
Enter Tomo, 0% APR/interest credit card that doesn’t require credit history. The Tomo card, also known as GenZ’s favorite credit card, has gained popularity among young adults due to its 0 APR and ability for card holders to never carry a balance. This is the perfect card in 2023 as more and more Americans are leaning on credit cards to pay off daily expenses.
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 manage credit debt through one of their unique card features — weekly autopay. Users don’t have to worry about remembering to pay on time or carrying a large balance. Instead, the autopay feature triggers weekly on users’ full balance. This means a quicker credit score boost AND 0 credit debt! You start with a 0 balance every week.
Nothing says “new year, new me” like a freshly paid-off credit card every week! Asides from the nifty autopay feature, TomoCredit also features a 0% APR/0 interest AND you don’t have to have credit history to apply!
It’s 2023 and you’ve finally decided to open a credit card. Congrats and welcome to the credit building family! We’re so proud of you for taking action towards your personal financial journey 🙂
TomoCredit wants to share with you 6 tips that will help you maximize your Tomo card:
1. Pay your bills on time. Luckily, the TomoCard has a weekly autopay feature that allows you to build credit with ease. No need to remember to pay your bills and risk late fees, we got you!
2. Check your credit score. The Tomo app dashboard displays your credit score as soon as you log into your account. We want to make it easy and convenient for you to understand your credit building journey.
3. Pay the full balance/keep balances low. Try not to keep a balance on your credit card and try to maintain a low or 0 balance. This will help build your credit fast and document healthy spending habits. With Tomo, you will never hold a balance, since our card triggers weekly autopay on the full balance.
4. Monitor fraud charges! Always make sure to keep an eye on your account and check frequently for any errors of fraudulent charges. The New Year typically brings in good deals for savings, requiring personal information and payment methods. Make sure that you are diligent and pay attention to where you shop and give your money to.
5. Be strategic with your credit card. For first time credit card holders, a good tip would be to use the card for one bucket, so you know exactly where your money is going and how much to expect when you spend. For example, delegating the card to use for groceries and gas only, or subscriptions like Netflix/Hulu only. This makes it easier for you to keep track of your spending while easily boosting your credit score.
6. Use your perks! Many people forget to take advantage of all the benefits and services that their credit cards offer. TomoCredit card is among many that offer great benefits for its members. Because Tomo is partnered with MasterCard, we offer World Elite Benefits, which include:
Cell Phone Protection: Pay your cell phone bill with your Tomo Card and you’re protected for up to $1,000 against damage or theft.
Zero Liability Protection: As a Mastercard cardholder, you’re not responsible in the event that someone makes unauthorized purchases with your card.
Mastercard Global Service: Get emergency assistance and in any language. Also helps with reporting a lost or stolen card, obtaining an emergency card replacement or cash advance, finding an ATM and answering questions on your account.
Mastercard ID Theft Protection: Activate your card by registering your card number and receive alerts when suspicious activity is detected and resolutions services if needed.
DoorDash: Cardholders that are new to DashPass will receive a three-month membership. Cardholders will also get a $5 discount on their first order each month (valid until September 30, 2023 or while supplies last) — this $5 discount requires having a DashPass membership.
Lyft: Get a $5 credit for every three rides taken in a calendar month (capped at one per month).
HelloFresh: Get 5% back on each HelloFresh purchase that can be used towards a future HelloFresh order.
ShopRunner Membership: Get free two-day shipping and free return shipping at over a hundred online retailers.
Fandango Credit: Get $5 off your next purchase when you spend at least $20 on movie tickets or streaming with Fandango.
World Elite Concierge: 24/7 access to a concierge service that can help you with tasks such as obtaining hard-to-find event tickets.
Hope these tips were helpful! To apply to the TomoCard, check out our website: www.tomocredit.com.
BNPL has taken consumers by storm in the last few years. But these apps, like Klarna, Afterpay, etc. should not be expecting the same results from spenders in 2023.
Consumers this new year are much more diligent and smart with how they spend their money. With more tools and education on financial literacy and startups, like TomoCredit, placing the importance on smart spending, consumers are all ears (especially in this economy).
Consumers are finally being hit with the high interest they spent on their electronic devices from last holiday. They are learning from their mistakes and to not “bite on an easy hook.”
SF based startup, TomoCredit, announced that they’ve seen a huge spike in applications in 2022 because of their no interest/0 APR card feature. CEO and founder, Kristy Kim, explains that consumers are feeling the aftermath of easy spending with BNPL options, but don’t understand the repercussions until they see interest fees charged to their account.
As many of us are planning our New Year’s Resolutions, it seems safe to say that Financial Resolutions usually make the top of the list.
This year, TomoCredit, an SF based startup, wants to help millions reach their highest credit score, as FAST as possible. TomoCredit is targeted towards GenZ and Millenials and aimed at helping those who don’t have any credit history/bad credit.
The TomoCard has some unique features that make it the best credit card of 2023 to help build credit fast. Here are 5 key features:
Weekly Autopay — this means on-time payments and 0 balance every week. Because of the weekly payoff, your healthy spending habits are being reported more frequently to all 3 credit bureaus (Experian, Equifax, TransUnion). Frequent reporting = credit building FASTER.
0% APR/interest — yes, you read that right
Up to $10,000 credit limit
SSN not required to apply!
Free benefits worth over $500!
So, what are you waiting for? Start your 2023 with Tomo.
This New Year, TomoCredit, a fintech startup based out of San Francisco, CA, wants to help you build credit even if you don’t have a credit history! (or if you simply need to rebuild your score).
The Tomo card, better known as “GenZ’s favorite credit card”, lets you build credit without having ANY credit history. The card also has 0% APR/interest and since it is MasterCard “World Elite,” there are a ton of perks for members, including: $1000 cell phone protection and Lyft/DoorDash/HelloFresh credits. Talk about a win-win!
The Tomo card also features weekly autopay, which allows users to boost their credit FAST. What better way to start the New Year than with good credit?! The Tomo card reports to all 3 credit bureaus — Equifax, Transunion, and Expedia.
So if you plan on buying a home, car, or any other expense requiring a loan, this card will help you reach your credit score goals.
Check out how we are on a mission to help millions of others reach their financial and credit score goals by visiting our website: tomocredit.com
In many ways, graduation feels like the finish line of a long race. You’ve been dreaming about not having to attend classes or write twelve pages on the molecular structure of a twig. What happens when you get there and realize that graduation is just the beginning of an adult life? Well if you are anything like me you may have come to the realization that there is much that school didn’t prepare us for so non-finance majors, listen up.
Take Stock of any Debts
First thing is first, take stock of any debts from that $50 you owe your friend to those thousands of dollars accumulated in student debt. Pay off those small debts as soon as possible to get into a good habit for future finances. As a student, acquiring debt is pretty easy but unfortunately keeping track of it is not, especially since many need to take out different types of loans to cover the cost of college. As a fresh graduate, understanding your options is important and thankfully the student aidwebsite has all your public loans in one place with helpful visuals no matter where you are in your loan journey. For those private loans, log in to the lender’s site or check your credit report if you’ve lost track of that information. While in many cases repayment does not begin right after graduation, it is important to know your debts and pick a repayment plan. This can start with low payments and increase over time or you may want to plan for future repayments. Either way, it’s best to address any debts before time goes by and it seems too daunting to find accounts and information from years ago.
Address Current Finances
For this step you’ll need to pull up all bank accounts and piggy banks. Thankfully we have the benefit of banking apps which allow you to view account summaries, transfer money, and pay bills. While some apps include more advanced features like depositing checks, checking rewards, and a breakdown of your spending based on categories, you may need to supplement with a third party tracking app or personal spreadsheet including any cash purchases. For this you will want to track how much you spend on popular categories such as housing, transportation, food, etc as well as some personalized ones for hobbies, pets, or guilty pleasures such as your personal sneaker fund.
As you take a closer look at your accounts, now is the best time to review the organization of your finances. My personal favorite debit account setup utilizes banking on the go by having direct payments go into savings first and periodically logging on to your accounts to move money from savings to checking. While this is a great way to make spending more purposeful, it does take some diligence to ensure that you do not over withdraw and many institutions have a monthly limit of six transfers. An easy solution is to open a credit account which works in virtually the same way by keeping your spending and savings separate while allowing you to take advantage of cashback rewards and build credit. For this you will want to look for cards without any fees or apr such as the Tomo credit card, which also offers a weekly repayment plan to increase the number of full payments and build credit faster.
Anticipate Future Expenses
Now that we have gotten organized, it’s time to look to the future by accounting for any upcoming costs. For example, if starting a new job, you may want to anticipate the costs of transportation, appropriate clothing, necessary technology, and housing. Other costs can include those that your parents may have been covering such as phone, insurance, and household items which can add up quickly. Depending on your situation, it may be time to consider these expenses seriously or just in a general sense. Either way, being aware of any upcoming spending will help you start saving or make any necessary changes to ensure that you are both mentally and financially ready. There is no one-size-fits-all route or financial plan, so take this time to reflect and explore what your priorities are and how to best make those happen!
Spring is just around the corner, giving us an opportunity to welcome the new season through some much needed spring cleaning. Along with tidying up your house, it’s a smart idea to check your finances and get ready for the rest of the year, along with the approaching tax season. Here are some easy steps for tidying your finances:
Clean Up your paperwork
Most Americans have mass amounts of paperwork lying around their house or office, now is the smart time to go through all of those bulky amounts of paperwork to organize and throw away any you no longer need. Another aspect of this is to consider going digital. As we live in a digital world, you can reconsider the need to keep important paper documents by going paperless this spring. There are many options and tools to help you declutter your workspace such as scanners for digitizing important documents, Google Drive for organizing in the cloud, and an iPad for annotating.
Cancel Unused or Unnecessary Subscriptions
Throughout the year, you might have accidentally or intentionally signed up for a subscription that went unused. Keep an eye out for subscriptions such as gym memberships or delivery services that may not be useful to you currently. Understand which subscription services are unnecessary and identify the ones that you actually need. With many businesses having a subscription model, it’s easy for your monthly bill to become cluttered with various memberships. This is common as it can quickly happen with a click on the wrong button or the intention of using the subscription goes unused. Checking your subscriptions will save you from wasting money throughout the year.
Review your monthly budget
By taking the time to reevaluate your spending habits, you can see unnecessary costs and expenditures throughout the month. A quick reevaluation will allow you to see exactly how much you are purchasing and if you need to rethink your spending. You can budget through apps, saving a percentage of your paycheck, and setting up a monthly budget plan. Overall, understanding where you can cut spending will help you clear up finances for things that really matter or setting up an emergency fund. Budgeting can also help you save money on unnecessary expenses and will leave you with money to spend on other things such as a mini-vacation or a nice dinner.
As of November, over 20 million Americans are unemployed and receiving some sort of unemployment benefits. Those are harrowing numbers. With this in mind, nobody’s going to blame you for easing up on gifts this year; times are tough. Meanwhile, you may already be concerned about the state of your savings account. An unexpected bill or emergency car repair can always pop up when you’re the least prepared, that’s why it’s important to have your finances in check this holiday season. Whether you’re barely getting by or need some extra cash for the holidays, here are four ways to keep your finances in order this holiday season:
1. Make a List (and Check it Twice)
If you’re strapped for cash, now would be the perfect time to plan out your holiday budget. Calculate your expenses for the month (rent, insurance, etc.) and set realistic expectations for yourself. Next, estimate how much you will get paid for the month of December (Make sure to include holiday pay and any overtime!). It helps to write all of this information down on paper, or, you could always try using a budgeting app like Mint to track your spending. Now, with your finances tracked, plan accordingly. Maybe you’re all caught up on bills and won’t have to reduce your spending after all. Maybe your finances aren’t looking as healthy as you thought and have to take out a holiday loan. Whatever you do, try not to over do it this year. If 2020 has taught us anything, it’s to expect the unexpected, which in this case, could always manifest itself in the form of unanticipated bills.
2. Get Your Credit in Check
Speaking of bills, there’s no need for your credit card debt to skyrocket this holiday season. You may be considering opening a new credit card for the holidays, I mean, why not right? With retail credit cards, merchants offer heavy discounts on initial purchases and can offer cash back on in-store purchases. On the surface, this may seem like a good way to save money, and it can be! Just be mindful of your credit limits — maxing out your credit card could end up negatively affecting your credit score. In addition to a retail credit card, consider switching to a Tomo Credit Card! A Tomo card is a history-free credit card with flexible limits that will give you 1% cashback on all of your holiday purchases. A Tomo card is also interest free, so you won’t have to worry about any outstanding fees!
3. Try a Side Hustle
There is surely a shortage of side holiday hustles this year as a result of the pandemic, but there are still ways you can manage to make some cash on the side from the comfort of your own home!
Try going through your closet or garage and use a selling app like Mercari. You can sell pretty much anything on the app and now is the perfect time to sell any unwanted clothes or knick-knacks you may have lying around. While you’re at it, try shopping around the app yourself for some deals on Christmas gifts!
If you don’t have anything of value laying around to sell, try browsing through the Nextdoor app. Nextdoor is a community app that functions similarly to Craigslist. People in the community tend to request services in exchange for money such as garden work, pet sitting, tutoring, and more. Otherwise, if you’re more of a creative entrepreneur, I’ve seen people advertising homemade holiday treats and gift baskets up for sale on the app. The best part of the app is that you are only limited to buy and sell within your community, so you won’t have to worry about any shady business deals or scammers.
4. Contactless gift ideas
If Thanksgiving was any indication of what to expect for the holidays, then it’s safe to assume that holiday get-togethers will be kept to an absolute minimum this year. You don’t want your family to risk flying in from abroad, nor do you want to risk any chance of getting your eighty-something year old grandmother sick. Sure, you could always send them a gift in the mail, but in the theme of this year, why not go contactless?
Nowadays, it seems like there’s a subscription box for everything. For Grandma, why not give the gift of knowledge (and caffeine) with My Coffee and Book Club? For Mom, help her save on groceries throughout the year with an Imperfect Foods subscription. For Dad, upgrade his swag with a GQ Best Stuff box. And for your siblings? If they’re of age, they might be delighted with a bottle of wine on their doorstep from Winc every month. But if your siblings are years away from the legal drinking age, then try surprising them with some monthly crafts from KiwiCo. Keep in mind, these are just several ideas out of hundreds of subscription boxes. You’re bound to find something both relevant and within your price range out there.
However you choose to spend your holidays this year, make sure you stay safe and keep healthy! Happy Holidays!
