Hi. My name is Kyle Burbank and I’m a Millennial. Yes, I say this like it’s some sort of healing admission given the bad rap my generation has endured in recent years. You know — the talk about how anyone under 35 is lazy, entitled, and doesn’t even know how to really be an adult? While I strongly resent that generalization, I have to say that I've certainly made a few mistakes along the way myself, especially when it comes to finance.
As I discussed more than a couple of times here one Money@30, my wife and I enjoy a weekly tradition we call "Together Tuesday." Typically, this date night includes treating ourselves to dinner out. Mind you, we're not talking fancy, five-star outings — it's mostly just chain restaurants that some may...
Just a few weeks ago, Lyft made their pitch to those thinking about going carless and relying on ridesharing by introducing a monthly subscription plan. Now Uber is following suit (although the company has tested other subscription services in the past), bringing its Ride Pass plan to select major markets. However,...
For some people, the day after Halloween might mean going to a dentist. But, for others, this November 1st reminded them about seeing a doctor. That's because the date coincided with the beginning of open enrollment on HealthCare.gov. As a result, if you currently have an insurance marketplace plan or...
If you've traveled internationally in recent years, you may have noticed signs for Global Entry as you made your way to the long line for customs and immigration when arriving back in the States. Furthermore, if you're anything like me, you may have assumed that this Global Entry offering was...
After a bit of an extended summer and a brief dip into winter territory, it's finally starting to feel like fall in my neck of the woods. While I don't have as much affinity for all thing Halloween like others in my circle of friends seem to, autumn has long...
Having come across several personal finance blogger income reports since starting this site, a few months ago I launched a new feature compiling some of these reports and adding what lessons I took away from them. Aptly titled my Personal Finance Blogging Income Report Roundup, this time around I'll be...
When my wife and I moved to Springfield, Missouri almost exactly three years ago, one of the selling points (or at least what kept it in the running) was that there was a nearby airport that served a number of destinations. Unfortunately, while it is convenient, flying out of such...
As a one-time eBay obsessor, I've been using PayPal for quite a long time. However, that usage has seemingly increased as of late — even in the face of competition from Apple, Venmo, Square Cash, and others. While I can't quite explain what's been leading me to click that PayPal button...
As I recently announced, I've finally gotten around to putting everything I've learned about writing and publishing your own book into one place: a new ebook titled Write, Print, Publish, Promote. In that book, I cover the entire process from idea to product, which can be quite a journey. With that in...
Traveling overseas can be thrilling, fascinating, and unforgettable. Sadly, it can also be quite expensive if you aren't prepared. Follow these tips to have an amazing trip while still being frugal and budget conscious.
Whenever you’re booking a trip, it can be easy to forget about all of the fees and expenses you’ll face when it’s time to do your traveling. Whether it’s hotels charging for WiFi and tempting you with their minibar, airlines tacking on charges for checked luggage, credit cards hitting you with transaction fees, or your cellular provider ransoming your data plan, these expenses can really add up.