Author: Kyle Burbank
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Travel Tuesday: Aparthotel Adagio Serris (Hipark) Hotel Review
It’s now been a couple of years since I started doing these Travel Tuesday columns, which have now included a number of hotel reviews. Naturally, as a result, when I stay at hotels these days, I know pretty much from the jump that I’ll be writing a review about it. Yet, I realized that there’s…
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My Latest Global Entry Victory — And How It Was Different From Normal
This past week, my wife and I returned from our latest international trip… well, technically. I have to say that, given the long, overseas flights we’re used to, it was quite strange to be boarding a regional jet for an international flight from LaGuardia to Toronto. Speaking of strange, another unique aspect of this airport…
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Starbucks’ Summer Game is Back and Could Score You Free Stars
In the past, I’ve written plenty about Starbucks, including penning a detailed guide to completing one of their games for scoring a boatload of free Stars — AKA their loyalty points that can be redeemed for food, beverages, and more. Yet, since writing that, my wife and I had slowed way down on our Starbucks consumption…
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Travel Tuesday: Arro App Review – Hailing an NYC Cab with My Phone
Having been born in New Jersey and growing up loving New York City, I occasionally like to fancy myself as someone well in the know when it comes to Manhattan. Alas, this illusion falls apart pretty quickly when I’m actually there. For example, not only can I not navigate the subway in fewer than three…
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Lessons Learned from My International Dog Sitting Adventure
A few months back, I wrote a post sharing that my wife and I were considering adopting a dog while also recounting some of costs we were totaling up as we furthered our research. Well, thanks to some unexpected travels, our plans to get a pup of our own have been delayed. But, in the…
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Delta SkyClub is Still Updating Its Entry Rules — But Not as Drastically
If you’re a frequent flier or credit card enthusiast, chances are you heard some rumblings about Delta this week. Specifically, changes announced to their Delta SkyClubs did not go down well with some travelers, leading to a rare instance where a brand backtracked on its plans in just a few days’ time. So, now that…
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SoFi Really Wants You to Stop Using Your SoFi Money Account
Earlier this year, some big things happened with SoFi. First, the FinTech became a full-fledged bank after purchasing Golden Pacific Bancorp. Then, in turn, the company announced it was launching an account with the incredibly creative name SoFi Checking and Savings — with SoFi Bank issuing the account instead of Bancorp Bank, which the company…
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6 Tips for Saving Money When Buying Electronics
There’s no doubt that technology and electronics play a bigger role in our lives now more than ever before. Because of this, many of us find ourselves in the market for new tech on a fairly frequent basis. Whether it’s a new phone, computer, tablet, camera, smartwatch, drone, or whatever else, we all know the…
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Travel Tuesday: Paris Las Vegas Hotel Room Review
So far this year, I’ve done far more traveling than I anticipated. Because of that, I nearly forgot about one of the entries for my Las Vegas Content Bonanza™. This past January, before going to real Paris, my wife and I spent five nights at the Paris Hotel and Casino in Sin City. Thus, I’m…
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How Current Just Became One of My Favorite Neobank Accounts
With these weekly Quick Tips, it feels like I’m either sharing small deals and upgrades or complaining about the latest disappointing change to a FinTech platform I like. Well, for a change of pace today, I’m excited to highlight a positive update to a neobank account! And that comes courtesy of Current — an app…
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Discover is Introducing a Free Online Privacy Protection Tool
Have you ever Google’d yourself and been horrified to find just how much information about you was publically available? As scary as that is, it’s somehow worse when you come across sites that tease your sensitive info and advise those interested to pay for the privilege of viewing it. To combat such experiences, Discover has…
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Travel Tuesday: Hilton Orlando Buena Vista Palace Hotel Review (Walt Disney World)
A couple of weeks ago, I shared a look at my Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser adventure. But, before that unique (and pricey) experience, my wife and I spent three nights in more conventional accommodations, booking a stay at the Hilton Orlando Buena Vista Palace. Located in the Disney Springs Area of Walt Disney World, the…
