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Thanksgiving is late this year, and the traditional holiday shopping period is one week shorter. We're taking a break from our usual programming to share a fun-filled gift guide for fintech and credit card nerds. Share this with your loved ones so they know what to get you, or treat yourself! Goldman SocksEarlier this year, we launched Goldman Socks, which now features five fin-tastic sock designs. You can show your love for CardsFTW or wear a reminder of how to profit when trading. Socks are $24 per pair, but you can save 20% with code "diversify" so that you can, you know, diversify your sock portfolio. Bellroy Slim Sleeve WalletI may have more than 30 active credit cards (including business cards!). While I can't carry all of them in this wallet, I can carry a lot of them without getting a George Costanza wallet effect. I've been using the Bellroy Slim Sleeve for almost a decade and find it the best wallet for a card aficionado.  We recommend this Totavi-approved deep orange. Card CaseOK, now you have the wallet, but where do you store all your other cards? I keep my active and inactive collection in a couple of these Amazon goodies: the Gowall Business Card Holder.  Just imagine credit cards, instead of business cards. A Totavi Research SubscriptionIf you're looking to level up your industry knowledge, our new Totavi Research Subscription offers updated, in-depth reports on cards and fintech. Use code "cardsftw" for 20% off the annual subscription. New BooksWe have a strong collection of books in our CardsFTW reading list, but three new ones have caught our eyes for holiday reading. Banking as a Service: Opportunities, Challenges, and Risks of New Banking Business Models Jason Mikula's forthcoming book on banking as a service drops just after the holidays (in case you need a Boxing Day present).  Pairs Great with our BAAS socks. Savings and Trust: The Rise and Betrayal of the Freedman's Bank Our second book is by author Justene Hill Edwards and covers the history of the Freedman's Bank.  Important Reading Fintech Feminists Lastly, we picked up Nicole Casperson's new book at Money2020.  Remember inclusion isn't just a job for women KeySmart Card TrackerIf you love cards as much as I do, losing them is anightmare. While a traditional Apple AirTag is too bulky, the KeySmart SmartCard is a Bluetooth tracker that looks just like a card!  I bought one of these for myself! A CardsFTW SubscriptionIf you're not already a paid subscriber (thank you to those who are!), now is the perfect time to gift yourself a premium subscription to CardsFTW. Me, ElsewhereIt's the end of the year, which means that it's time for everyone's predictions about the year ahead are starting to roll out (our annual post will be shared in a few weeks). This week's Fintech Takes with Alex Johnson podcast features a conversation with Alex, Todd Pollak, CRO at Marqeta, and me, discussing the state of credit and what we thinkmay lie ahead in 2025. CardsFTWCardsFTW, released weekly on Wednesdays, offers insights and analysis on new credit and debit card industry products for consumers and providers. CardsFTW is authored and published by Matthew Goldman and the team at Totavi, a boutique consulting firm specializing in fintech product management & marketing. We bring real operational experience that varies from the earliest days of a startup to high-growth phases and public company leadership. Visit www.totavi.com to learn more.
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