Nationwide media tour featuring Jared Hubbard, Fintech Product Manager at Plink, in collaboration with DS Simon Media, highlights new tools and the first-of-its-kind Dividend Match Program that helps Americans get more from their investments.
Nationwide media tour featuring Jared Hubbard, Fintech Product Manager at Plink, in collaboration with DS Simon Media, highlights new tools and the first-of-its-kind Dividend Match Program that helps Americans get more from their investments.
New York, July 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Plynk®The award-winning investing app, designed to simplify the investing experience and empower users with confidence-building tools, participated in a nationwide media tour with YourUpdateTV, produced in conjunction with DS Simon Media, to discuss how the new tools can help Americans make dividend investing even more rewarding.
The tour includes Jared Hubbard, Fintech Product Manager at Plynk, who explains how the app’s platform upgrades and 25% Dividend Matching Program Helping everyday investors put their money to work.
Through tools like Plynk’s Income Hub, investors can easily track dividends and interest payments, monitor upcoming potential income opportunities, and get greater visibility into how their portfolios are working for them.
The program remains relevant today as Americans increasingly look for new ways to generate income and strengthen their financial future.
New technology and investor-friendly tools are helping to simplify what was once considered a complex strategy, giving everyday Americans greater visibility into dividend payouts, portfolio diversification and compound growth opportunities.
As part of the media tour, Hubbard addressed some of the top questions Americans are asking about dividend investing:
Why are more Americans focused on generating additional income?
There are many reasons why people want to generate additional income, such as increasing economic pressures, ongoing financial uncertainty and changes in people’s thinking about work, money and building their financial future. Those trends aren’t likely to disappear any time soon.
When it comes to investing, more people are realizing that there is an opportunity to put their money to work and potentially make it grow over the long term.
What is dividend investing and why is its popularity increasing?
Dividend investing means investing in stocks, ETFs or mutual funds that pay dividends, which are cash distributions companies give to shareholders from their profits. When you receive a dividend, you generally have two options: take the cash as income or reinvest it to buy more shares and help your investment grow over time.
As dividend investing becomes more popular, many people see it as a way to achieve long-term investment goals while generating passive income.
At Plink, we have introduced a 25% Dividend Match promotion. If you have dividend-paying investments in your Plink account, we’ll match 25% of the dividends you earn, up to $250 per person. Users can easily track their dividend and bonus earnings through the Income Hub of the app.
How is technology making investing easier for everyday Americans?
Technology has helped break down many traditional barriers to investing. Trading costs have come down, and today’s platforms offer tools that make decisions easier and help people better understand their investment options.
At Plink, we are focused on making investing more accessible. You can start with as little as $1, and we’ve designed an intuitive, user-friendly experience that’s welcoming to both new and experienced investors. The goal is simple: to make investing less intimidating and more accessible to everyone.
What are some common mistakes investors should avoid?
One of the biggest mistakes investors make is waiting because they think they don’t have enough money to get started. In investing, inaction is a verb, and choosing not to invest can mean losing valuable time in the market.
Today, apps like Plink let people get started investing while providing educational resources, helping new investors build confidence, gain experience, and learn over time.
To get started, download the Plynk app from the iOS App Store or Google Play, or visit PlynkInvest.com to learn more about the app and the 25% dividend match offer.
For more information visit PLYNKINVEST.COM
About Plink
Plynk® is an investing app that aims to help individuals get started, build confidence and gain knowledge along the way. Created by a team passionate about empowering investors, the Plink app offers an easy-to-use experience that is free of complexity and confusion. With straightforward language and clear explanations, the app helps tackle the big things that stop people from investing and the little things that stop them from enjoying it. Users can explore and invest with as little as $1.
All investments involve risk, including the potential risk of loss. Since stock and fund prices change over time, recurring investments require constant monitoring. Past performance does not guarantee future results; Actual performance returns will vary. Plank Marks are the property of FMR LLC; Third-party marks are the property of their respective owners.
Brokerage accounts and related information and services are provided by Digital Brokerage Services LLC (DBS), member FINRA and SIPC, 499 Washington Blvd., Jersey City, NJ 07310.
About YourUpdateTV:
YourUpdateTV is the property of DS Simon Media. The video included and released was part of a media tour produced by DS Simon Media on behalf of Plink.
Smart Wealthhabits shares practical insights on personal finance, wealth building, and small business strategies to help readers make smarter financial decisions and achieve long-term financial success.
