Kyle Burbank

Founder ~ Moneyat30
Kyle is a freelance writer - including being the head writer for Fioney.com. He also serves as editorial director for the Disney fan site LaughingPlace.com and the founder of Money@30.com. In 2015, Kyle and his wife Bekah moved from Los Angeles to Springfield MO in pursuit of greater financial freedom. Together, the pair enjoy travel, coffee, and spending time with their dog Rigby. Additionally, as of 2023, they become first-time homeowners.
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How Someone Tried to Scam Me for a Backlink on This Site

by Kyle Burbank
As a blogger, a good 70% of the emails you get on a daily basis tend to be requests looking for links. Why? Well, the short answer is "search engine algorithms" — if a site has links going to to it from trusted sites, that site's domain authority can also increase,...
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Travel Tuesday: Allegiant Extra Review - Worth the Upgrade?

by Kyle Burbank
Right before the pandemic, I was booking an Allegiant flight to Las Vegas and saw an option for Allegiant Extra. This upgrade included extra legroom, priority boarding, and other perks. Naturally, as something of an Allegiant connoisseur, I had to try it. Of course, as you can imagine, that trip...
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Allegiant Allways Named Best Airline Card — And I Can See Why

by Kyle Burbank
For the sixth consecutive year, the Allways Rewards Visa (which was previously known as the Allegiant World Mastercard) was named Best Airline Credit Card by USA TODAY's 10 Best 2024 Readers' Choice Awards. Plus, the Allways Rewards program was crowned Best Frequent Flyer Program by the same awards. What's interesting about...
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Duralast 800 Amps Lithium Portable Battery Jump Starter Review

by Kyle Burbank
In my previous Quick Tip, I mentioned that my wife and I had just purchased a used car. A major reason for the timing of this was that I was going to be headed out of town, meaning that she'd need a way to get to work. So, imagine the...
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Travel Tuesday: I Hate Southwest's Boarding Process - But Now I'm Going to Miss It

by Kyle Burbank
As you've probably heard, Southwest Airlines is getting ready to make some big changes. This includes moving to a reserved seating model sometime in the near-ish future. In other words, the carrier will start to look a bit more like the vast majority of its competitors — and I have...
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Financing a Car? You'll Want to Ask About the APR

by Kyle Burbank
Life is weird sometimes. A few days ago, I never would have foreseen myself buying a car this week — yet, here we are. Rather than bore you by sharing the full story, I'll just fast forward to say, yes, my wife and I bought a used car after years...
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Capital One is Seemingly Saying "Goodbye" to the Savor Card

by Kyle Burbank
Earlier this week, Capital One removed what might have been considered (or at least intended) to be one of its flagship cards from its site. As of July 16th, the bank is no longer accepting applications for its Savor Rewards card. So what was behind this move and what's next?...
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Starting a Second YouTube Channel: Pros, Cons, & Considerations

by Kyle Burbank
If you look at some of the top creators on YouTube, something you might not immediately realize is that many have more than one channel to their name. As it turns out, there are several reasons for this — many of which might impact you as a creator as well....
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Travel Tuesday: Could Unbundled Business Class Come to Delta?

by Kyle Burbank
There's no question that flying in business class is a completely different experience than in economy. Between having your own pod and a lie-flat seat, suddenly the prospect of sleeping on a long-haul international flight doesn't seem so untenable. Of course, there are also service perks, such as a dedicated...
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Away Just Released Its First Soft-Sided Suitcase Collection

by Kyle Burbank
Over the past few years, I've become well acquainted with the travel accessories brand Away. I'm pretty sure my first introduction came when the American Express Green Card was revamped and launched with an Away statement credit as part of its welcome bonus offer. Although I didn't end up taking...
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Your First YouTube Video: 5 Things You'll Need

by Kyle Burbank 4
When YouTube first started, it set off a revolution. Suddenly, anyone could create a piece of content, make it available to the world almost instantly, and do it all for free. Despite that simplicity, the platform can still manage to intimidate some people and prevent them from uploading their videos....
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YouTube is Introducing a Potentially Useful Music Removal Feature

by Kyle Burbank
All things considered, you have to admit that YouTube is pretty great. Not only is the platform a place where you can host your own videos for free but can even make money as part of the Partnership Program. That said, the site has had its share of issues and...
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Your Credit Card Info Better Be Up to Date to Keep Free Walmart+

by Kyle Burbank
Almost exactly two years ago, the American Express Platinum Card introduced a new perk that enabled cardholders to enjoy a free Walmart+ membership — and I've been using this perk since day one. As it turns out, after activating the benefit, all you have to do is charge your Platinum...

How I Tricked a Subscription Into Finally Letting Me Cancel Online

by Kyle Burbank
Years ago, I signed up for a digital subscription to my local newspaper. This was not only a means of having access to paywalled stories but also just to support them. Well, since then, the price (like with most subscriptions these days) has continued to rise. Plus, an independent news...

Travel Tuesday: Hyatt House Anaheim Hotel Review

by Kyle Burbank
After my stay in Indianapolis for this year's GenCon (and spending approximately 15 hours at home), I was off to Anaheim, California for D23. Since I'd be working the event and representing Laughing Place, my room was booked and paid for by my boss — which also meant that I didn't...

You Can Now Turn Marriott Bonvoy Points Into Starbucks Stars

by Kyle Burbank
Last week, I covered how MGM Rewards and Marriott Bonvoy had launched their mutual point transfer feature (a mere six months after their partnership first rolled out). Well, now another Marriott Bonvoy pact is gaining a point conversion feature — and it's definitely not one I expected. Now, you can...

Amex is Making a Small But Impactful Change to Its Uber Credits

by Kyle Burbank
One of the key perks of American Express Platinum and American Express Gold Cards is a monthly Uber/Uber Eats credit. As a Gold cardholder, you'll receive $10 a month in Uber Cash while Platinum customers can get $15 per month (plus an additional $20 in December to bring the total...
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Your Credit Card Info Better Be Up to Date to Keep Free Walmart+

by Kyle Burbank
Almost exactly two years ago, the American Express Platinum Card introduced a new perk that enabled cardholders to enjoy a free Walmart+ membership — and I've been using this perk since day one. As it turns out, after activating the benefit, all you have to do is charge your Platinum...
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How I Tricked a Subscription Into Finally Letting Me Cancel Online

by Kyle Burbank
Years ago, I signed up for a digital subscription to my local newspaper. This was not only a means of having access to paywalled stories but also just to support them. Well, since then, the price (like with most subscriptions these days) has continued to rise. Plus, an independent news...
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Travel Tuesday: Hyatt House Anaheim Hotel Review

by Kyle Burbank
After my stay in Indianapolis for this year's GenCon (and spending approximately 15 hours at home), I was off to Anaheim, California for D23. Since I'd be working the event and representing Laughing Place, my room was booked and paid for by my boss — which also meant that I didn't...
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You Can Now Turn Marriott Bonvoy Points Into Starbucks Stars

by Kyle Burbank
Last week, I covered how MGM Rewards and Marriott Bonvoy had launched their mutual point transfer feature (a mere six months after their partnership first rolled out). Well, now another Marriott Bonvoy pact is gaining a point conversion feature — and it's definitely not one I expected. Now, you can...