Bilt
Coverage of Bilt in the Nexus archive.
- The Heaviest Credit Card Money Can Buy
Credit card companies are increasingly producing luxurious, heavy metal cards as status symbols, despite the rise of digital payments. Examples include the Robinhood Platinum Card (99.9% platinum), American Express's mirrored card, and Revolut's steel cards, with prices and weights surpassing traditional plastic cards.
- Democratic congressman asks the CFPB to investigate 'rent now, pay later' companies
A Democratic congressman requested the CFPB to investigate 'rent now, pay later' companies over concerns about hidden fees and consumer understanding. Rep. Maxwell Frost highlighted his personal debt struggles with similar services and urged accountability for potential violations of consumer financial laws.
- Democratic congressman asks the CFPB to investigate ‘rent now, pay later’ companies
A Democratic congressman urged the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to investigate 'rent now, pay later' companies over concerns about hidden fees and consumer understanding. The letter highlights potential violations of federal laws and questions whether landlords are promoting these services to tenants.