Author: Kyle Burbank
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Bilt is Having a Big Week – Southwest, Student Loans, and More
I’ve been writing about Bilt for years now and they’ve always kept me happily busy with content. But this week, things have been on overdrive. In the past few days, they’ve unveiled a unique new point redemption option, added a major travel transfer partner, and announced a Rent Day bonus for said transfer partner —…
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Travel Tuesday: This Report Says the Best Airline is… Spirit?
Those who travel often probably have a favorite airline. This loyalty could be due to what available flights a carrier offers from their home airport, lounge locations, frequent flyer program perks, or other amenities offered. But, what domestic carrier is objectively the best… and how would one go about measuring that? Well, the folks at…
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You Can Now Get My First-Time Homebuyers Guide For FREE!
A year and a half ago, my wife and I closed on our very first house. As I shared before, this came about rather quickly — as we went from thinking maybe we’d missed our chance to deciding to hit up an open house… to buying only a few weeks later. Ever since it became…
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Why I’m Excited for Walmart+ Week Happening Later This Month
To very loosely paraphrase a famed Dos Equis ad campaign, I don’t always use Walmart+, but when I do, I enjoy it. For context, my Walmart+ membership is thanks to my Amex Platinum Card, which covers the monthly cost. While I enjoy the Scan & Go feature it offers and appreciate the complimentary Paramount+ subscription,…
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Travel Tuesday: Delta’s Newest Sky Club in Atlanta Has Arrived
Delta has debuted its latest Sky Club location at its hometown hub — which also happens to be the busiest airport in the world: Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta. This week, the airline shared a first look at its new Concourse D lounge. While this is now the eighth Sky Club at ATL, there were previously nine, with…
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The Famed Chase Sapphire Preferred 100k Offer Has Returned
For credit card enthusiasts, while ongoing perks and rewards are great, it’s the welcome bonuses that are really exciting. In particular, when a low or no annual fee card features an offer that crosses into six figures, people talk. On that note, one of the most often discussed deals in recent years was a 100,000-point…
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Should I Have a Business Credit Card? This Offer is Tempting Me
For as much as my credit card collection has grown over the years, one arena that I have yet to expand into is business credit cards. Of course, that makes sense seeing as their products are built for small business owners and aren’t available to regular consumers. However, as a freelance writer, I technically am…
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Travel Tuesday: MGM Rewards is Adding New Perks for Members
For the past several years, the Las Vegas Strip has been dominated by two major players: Caesars and MGM. Sure, new properties not owned by either behemoth — such as Resorts World and Fontainebleau — have come to town and other properties including TI, Wynn, and more still exist… but, it’s pretty much a duopoly.…
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Nectarous is (Another) Simple Way to Discover Specialty Coffees
Over the past few years, I’ve really gotten into specialty coffee. Don’t get me wrong, I’ll still drink a super dark roast K-cup — but it’s fascinating to explore all types of other roasts and discover all that coffee can be. That’s why I’ve also been a fan of specialty coffee services that bring new…
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Solis Has Launched Its Newest Hotspot With a Special Offer
During CES earlier this year, Solis introduced its latest hotspot device called the Solis Go. At the time, the company positioned the new addition as a potential part of an emergency kit (which was unfortunately relevant as the Los Angeles wildfires were underway during CES) and even introduced a new data plan with that use…
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A Quick Yale Assure Lock 2 Touch Review – Is it Worth the Cost?
In the fall of 2023, when it became clear that we were nearing our first home purchase, I highlighted three purchases we were making as soon as we closed on the house. One of those items was locks — including the possibility of purchasing a smart lock. Well, sure enough, we decided to purchase the…
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Travel Tuesday: JetBlue Vacations Now Lets You Hedge Against a Rainy Trip
In past articles, I’ve talked about how I tend to purchase and pack items that will assist me in the event that rain occurs during my trip. For example, I’m always sure to bring my water-resistant Allbirds Mizzles hightops to ensure I have dry feet and have eyed the Quikflip Dryflip for similar comfort reasons.…
