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…
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Another Centurion Lounge Access Policy Update is Now in Effect
by Kyle Burbank
Over the past several years, the popularity of airport lounge networks has caused these locations to adjust their entry rules. For example, Delta Sky Clubs now limit the number of times Amex Platinum and Delta SkyMiles Reserve cardholders can visit per year, while Amex’s own Centurion lounges have disallowed cardmembers from bringing guests — although,…
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Amex's Saks Fifth Avenue "Make Good" Offers Are More "Meh"
by Kyle Burbank
Back in March, American Express announced that the semi-annual Saks Fifth Avenue credit that had been offered on the Platinum card would be removed on July 1st. As I noted when sharing that news, this wasn’t a huge loss as the Saks online shopping experience had gotten noticeably worse over the years, making it harder…
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Travel Tuesday: Fitnexa SomniPods 3 Review
by Kyle Burbank
A few years ago, I did something kind of crazy: I spent $250 on sleep earbuds that essentially just play white noise. This purchase was mostly fueled by a desire to sleep through thunder-filled, Midwest nights — but I quickly found that the Bose Sleepbuds I purchased were perfect for travel and have been on…
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My Wife Just Discovered the Magic of Bank Bonuses
by Kyle Burbank
One of the reasons why my wife and I have enjoyed such a successful marriage is that we were quick to get on the same page about money. However, while we agree on how we spend and save our money, when it comes to credit card rewards, my wife’s been more apprehensive than me. It’s…

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Travel Tuesday: Do You Have a Favorite Travel Outfit?
by Kyle Burbank
As is often romanticized, there once was a time when people really dressed up for air travel. These days, though, comfort is the name of the game. Whether that means donning attire that lends itself to sitting in a plane seat for hours on end or something familar and fun, many among us have go-to…
FinCon 2025 Recap: Takeaways, Successes, & Random Thoughts
by Kyle Burbank
Last year, I returned to in-person FinCon events after being absent for a few years. Soon after that event in Atlanta wrapped, I had purchased my badge for the 2025 conference in Portland, Oregon. When I did so, I realized pretty quickly that this was to be a big one. Not only was it the…
Black Friday Deals 2024: Offers on Products I’ve Reviewed
by Kyle Burbank
Last week, I looked at some of the Black Friday sales that were already underway for various products I’ve reviewed over the years. Well, while several of those deals are still in place, others have joined the party. So, with that, here are some of the discounts, special offers, and other deals available in a…
FinCon 2024 Recap: Returning to the Conference After 5 Years
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It’s hard to believe but, prior to the last week, it had been five long years since I attended a FinCon event in person. After going to my first event in 2018, I attended the 2019 conference in Washington D.C. — and then, well, you know. Even though FinCon had since returned, I was unable…
FinCon 2024: The 9 Sessions I'm Most Looking Forward To
by Kyle Burbank
In 2018, I attended my very first FinCon when the event was hosted in Orlando, Florida. The following year, I had an even better time staying on-site in Washington D.C. and left the conference excited to attend again in 2020… Okay, as you can probably imagine, that didn’t happen. Moreover, for one reason or another,…
YouTube Shorts Are Getting Longer – Is That a Good Thing?
by Kyle Burbank
On the surface, the premise of YouTube Shorts is fairly simple: vertical videos that are less than 60 seconds. However, the Shorts platform largely functions as its own ecosystem despite being a part of the main YouTube app. Now, the company is making some changes that reflect that reality — including making Shorts a little…
Current Rewards (Current Music) iOS App Review
by Kyle Burbank
Some time ago, Instagram introduced me to an app called Current Rewards — also known as Current Music (and not to be confused with the neobanking app Current). For a time, I got pretty into it and even purchased the Mode Phone, which took the Current Rewards concept to a new level. However, after using…
#FinCon21 Recap: My Virtual Experience
by Kyle Burbank
And just like that, another FinCon is in the books. As I mentioned in my preview, although this year marked the return to an in-person event (taking place in Austin, Texas), I made the last-minute decision to go virtual. Of course, with approximately 20% of conference attendees choosing this option, there were plenty of tools…
#FinCon21: My 11 Most Anticipated Presentations
by Kyle Burbank
For weeks, today has been on my calendar as the day I was going to dive into the FinCon 21 schedule in order to prepare my annual look at the panels and presentations I was most looking forward to. Ironically, today also ended up being the day I canceled my trip to FinCon 21. Well,…
FinCon X Recap: A Different Kind of FinCon
by Kyle Burbank
For most people, 2020 has left little to look forward to. If you’re anything like me, the year has been one canceled plan after another. That’s why I wasn’t at all surprised when the final decision not to hold FinCon 2020 in Long Beach, California was made. Yet, another announcement that accompanied this news did…

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