Author: Kyle Burbank
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Robinhood Gold Card — My Initial Thoughts on the 3% Back Card
Earlier this week, Robinhood held its own keynote event it dubbed “The New Gold Standard.” Of course, before the big news at hand could be announced on stage, word that it was (mainly) in regards to the company’s upcoming credit card offering got out — including the Robinhood site updating with some details as the…
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Travel Tuesday: Universal’s Aventura Hotel Review
For as many theme parks as I’ve been to in my life, it’s not very often that I actually get to stay on property at these resorts. So, while visiting Orlando back in October 2023, I decided to change that and book a stay at Universal’s Aventura Hotel — located at Universal Orlando Resort. This modern…
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How You Can Save Even More with Pepper Rewards This Month
A mere few weeks ago, I discovered an app called Pepper Rewards — and I’ve been in love with it since. Simply put, the app allows you to buy digital gift cards from several brands and earn 5% back. While this 5% back can’t be used for cash, it can easily be redeemed for more…
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Allbirds Offering 30% Off Sale Ahead of Spring (Rainy) Season
One of my favorite shoe brands is having a sale. Currently, Allbirds is offering 30% off on a number of their shoes, including their water-resistant models. By using the code SPRING30 at check out, you can save 30% on “select styles” of shoes. Thankfully, “select styles” include both the Wool Runner Mizzles and Wool Runner-Up…
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Fellow Drops Make it Dangerously Easy to Order Specialty Coffee
If you’ve read this site for any length of time, then I believe you’re well aware of my affinity for coffee. This fandom recently saw me “investing” in a new set-up featuring items from Fellow. Well, after purchasing my grinder from them, I also decided to opt into their Fellow Drops program — which has…
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Here’s What Discover It Customers Can Earn 5% Back on in Q2
It’s March 1st, and you know what that means: time for Discover to announce its second quarter bonus categories! Oh, that wasn’t what you were thinking? Well, then. Regardless, continuing a tradition they began last year (prior to that, they’d just announced the full quarterly calendar before the new year), Discover has given cardholders a…
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Travel Tuesday: Moderne Gentleman Travel Duffle Bag Review
As someone who not only travels with some frequency but also enjoys reviewing products, I’m always on the lookout for interesting travel accessories and the like. That’s why I was excited when I found the clever Halfday garment duffle a few months ago. Well, after seeing that review, the people at Moderne Gentleman reached out…
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Another Bill “Negotiation” Win! Cutting Our Sirius XM Fee
Earlier this month, I shared the story of how I managed to instantly save money on my Adobe Creative Cloud subscription. Basically, by going through the steps to cancel, I was presented with a deal that I could live with. Well, just today, I had a similar experience with another recurring biller: Sirius XM. To…
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BofA Customers Can Now Earn Bonus Cashback at Starbucks
Sometimes I come across a story and just know that it’s perfect for my weekly Quick Tip. That’s exactly what happened when I saw that Starbucks was teaming up with Bank of America for a new partnership. Initially, I assumed that this was just a new Starbucks Rewards credit card (since the Chase one was…
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Travel Tuesday: Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel Review
Something funny about me is that, despite being a huge Disney fan who knows the parks like the back of my hand, I can count the number of times I’ve stayed on Walt Disney World property on just a few fingers. But, while continuing our Florida trip that saw us attending a friend’s wedding, we…
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How I Instantly Saved Money on My Adobe Subscription
It was nearly one year ago that I shared how I was putting several of my subscriptions on the chopping block and making other efforts to save money each month. As part of that push, I explored the idea of using other video and audio editing platforms so that I could move away from my…
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Travel Tuesday: Hilton Grand Vacations Tuscany Village Orlando Review
When we returned from our trip to Hong Kong, we didn’t go back home. Instead, we headed straight to Florida for a friend’s wedding. But, with a week to spend in Orlando, we decided to try a few different places during our time there. We also happened to wait until just a few days before…
