Author: Kyle Burbank
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My Robinhood Gold Card Invite Finally Came… So What Do I Do?
In March 2024, Robinhood held an event called The New Gold Standard. At the end of that presentation, in an obvious (if you’re nerdy enough) homage to Steve Jobs’ iPhone reveal, CEO Vlad Tenev teased that the company was introducing a starter card, an everyday card, and a premium card — only to then confirm…
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The Allegiant Airlines In-Flight Experience is About to Change
It was a mere couple of weeks ago when Allegiant Airlines made the big step of allowing its flights to be viewed and booked via Expedia. But their most recent announcement shakes things up even more. Starting tomorrow (August 1), Allegiant will begin offering complimentary beverage service on its flights. This will include sodas, juice,…
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Travel Tuesday: Solis Tag Mobile Hotspot Review – What Makes It Different
Many years ago now, I purchased a WiFi hotspot device then known as the Skyroam Solis. Then, a couple of years ago, I decided to upgrade to the Solis Pro 5G. Yet, when I learned that the company was releasing a new device called the Tag back in February, I decided to pick up yet…
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All Signs Point to an All-New Amex Green Card Coming Soon
Despite its iconic look, in recent years, the American Express Green Card has been well overshadowed by the Gold and Platinum cards. That remained true even after a refresh in 2023 and some stellar offers along the way. Now, it looks as though the card could be in for an even bigger overhaul. First, rumors…
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You Can Now Discover and Book Allegiant Flights on Expedia
For the first time ever, those searching for flights will be able to book Allegiant Airlines on a site other than the airline’s official website. This week, it was announced that Allegiant had reached an exclusive agreement with Expedia Group. Although, at this time, the deal is only set to last for 12 months. Since…
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Travel Tuesday: July Capsule Carry On Pro Luggage Review
I’ve never been a big fan of hardshell luggage. Even as I’ve seen them become the preferred option among travelers that I see in the airport, not that I’m keeping a strict count, I never really understood them. Mainly, my issue is that the typical clamshell design that splits the bag into two equal parts…
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Another Centurion Lounge Access Policy Update is Now in Effect
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”
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
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
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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The Internet is Going Wild for This Lucrative Offer from Paze
You may not have heard of Paze — but there’s a good reason why you’ll want to familiarize yourself with it now. This week, the digital wallet (which comes from the same company behind Zelle) launched an offer that could be worth $100 or more. Currently, when customers use Paze to pay at qualifying online…
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Travel Tuesday: When is the Best Time to Book a Hotel Room?
I don’t know about you, but for me, one of the most stressful parts of booking a trip is finding the right time to make my purchase. While part of me wants to lock my plans in as I make them, another part of me knows that being a bit more strategic can yield good…
