Personal Finance

Bank of America is reportedly issuing 1099 tax forms for credit card signup bonuses. Are rewards points and bonuses taxable? Find out here.

A new fintech card, the Create Carbon Mastercard, wants to change how musicians receive their royalties. What is it, and when does it launch?

A new startup, VITAL, aims to launch the world’s first “social” credit card: the VITAL Card. What is it, and is it worth it? Find out here.

Green Dot has launched a new digital bank called GO2bank. The new institution also offers a secured credit card. Read more about it here.

Gulf Bank is issuing a new credit card designed especially for women. The card follows on the heels of the Sequin Card in the U.S.

Citi is offering ThankYou Rewards cardholders $20 in savings on TurboTax software for a limited time. Learn about the tax offer here.

Chase Freedom cardholders can earn 5% back on gas station purchases for a limited time only. Learn more about the offer here.

Melio, a digital payments fintech for small and medium-sized U.S. businesses, has raised over $100 million in funding. Learn more here.

Upgrade has launched a new Rewards Checking account that offers up to 2% cash back on everyday purchases and no fees. Learn more here.

Petal has a new sweepstakes for cardholders who pay more than the minimum each month: Pay one penny more and you might win $500.

American Express is starting 2021 by offering several limited-time Platinum Card statement credits. Read about the offers and learn more here.

Older point-of-sale terminals have vulnerabilities against hackers. That’s the analysis from leading cybersecurity experts. Read more here.