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.
two pairs of Suavs Zilkers
Suavs Zilker Travel Shoes Review: A Packable Travel Option?
There's a certain danger in establishing myself as someone who reviews products. Despite also being a personal finance writer, I can't tell you how many times I've seen ads for items on Instagram and thought "I should buy that to review." In some cases, I can shake off this feeling after a few days —...
Carvana vending machine
Carvana Review: My Experience Buying a Used Car Online (And From a Vending Machine)
Would you ever buy a car online without even getting so much as a test drive? To some, such a proposition sounds crazy — but that's exactly what my wife and I did five years ago. After exploring options, securing financing, and arranging a trade-in via Carvana's website, we drove up to Kansas City to...
Baabuk Sky Woolers Sneekers
Baabuk Review — A Comfy Travel Shoe Option?
When you think about packing your suitcase for a trip, what are the top items that come to mind? While toiletries, chargers, and wardrobe essentials are all likely candidates, I'd argue that shoes actually play an underrealized role in travel. After all, if you're like us, you probably do a lot of walking on a...
king bed at Park MGM Las Vegas
Travel Tuesday: Park MGM Las Vegas King Room Hotel Review
Over the past few years, I've written a few times about my stays at Park MGM. While that statement is technically true, I've actually stayed at NoMad — the boutique hotel that occupies the top four floors of the building (and is set for a rebrand soon, by the way). In turn, despite my numerous...
Do Allbirds Wool Runner Mizzles Make For a Go-To Travel Shoe?
As a semi-frequent traveler who looks to pack pretty light, I’m used to taking only one pair of shoes with me on any given trip. Thus, whatever shoes I’m taking with me need to not only be comfortable but also adapt to different situations — including the possibility of damp weather. That’s what attracted me...
inside a Capital One Cafe in Las Vegas
How Did I Not Know About This Awesome Capital One Perk?
Earlier this month, I once again found myself in Las Vegas for CES. Each time this happens, I'm reminded of just how damn expensive The Strip has become. Seriously — $6 drip coffee, $9 cheese pizza slices, and a $14 cheese quesadilla that turns into a $23 quesadilla if you want to add a protein...
slimfit ponts
Dressing Like an Adult: Comparing Pants Instagram Sold Me
For most of my life, the bottom half of my body has been covered almost exclusively in denim. Specifically, except for the years when I had to wear a suit to work, I'd be seen in long jeans as I rarely ever wear shorts (although I did cave and wear some in Florida a couple...
Everything You Need to Know About Flying Allegiant Air in 2025
When my wife and I moved to Springfield, Missouri a decade ago, one of the selling points (or at least what kept it in the running) was that there was a nearby airport that served a decent number of destinations. Unfortunately, while it is convenient, flying out of such a small airport can also get...
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Sleeper Hold Travel Pillow Review - A Gamechanger for Long Flights?
In 2023, I shared how I had contributed to a Kickstarter campaign for a new travel product. Well, soon after that, the item arrived at my door: the Sleeper Hold travel pillow. As luck would have it, soon after the pillow's arrival, I ended up taking a trip to Hong Kong that also happened to...
Pair of Allbirds Mizzle Runner-Ups
Allbirds Wool Runner-Up Mizzles Review - My Go-To Travel Shoes
Years ago, I purchased a pair of Allbirds Wool Runner Mizzles on the theory that they might make a good travel shoe thanks to their comfortable materials and water-repellent treatment. While I found that hypothesis to mostly be true, I did think there was some room for improvement. With that, sometime later, I purchased another...
Dosh logo
Dosh is Shutting Down Its Cashback App — RIP to a Legend
After a solid eight-year run (since launching a public beta), Dosh has announced that it's shutting down its app next month. As I write this, the last day to make qualifying transactions to earn cashback has passed and the app will officially close on February 28th. That said, the last day to claim any funds...
online banking
Save Money on Bank Fees with These Online-Only Banks
It’s no secret that many Americans have a complicated relationship with banks. In many ways, they may just seem like a necessary evil people put up with for convenience's sake. As a result, consumers tend to grin and bear it with the various fees they’re charged on a monthly basis. However, when we talk about...
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"Smart Brevity" Book Review — Can it Help Improve Your Writing?
I'm not 100% sure when it was that I first heard about the site Axios. Regardless, these days, I'm subscribed to several of their newsletters, regularly visit their website, and may or may not have already taken some inspiration from them when revamping the news style of the Disney site I write for. For those...
The Author Journey: Combating Headwinds
A few months ago, I resolved to finally get cracking on a book idea that had been floating around in my head for some time now. To correspond with this goal, I also decided to launch a monthly blog series taking you through the ups and downs of preparing a manuscript. Well, this particular entry...
Travel Tuesday: Crockfords Las Vegas (Resorts World)
You're not going to believe this but, recently, my wife and I spent more time in Las Vegas. Having returned, it's now time to continue my ongoing Las Vegas Content Bonanza™. Today, I'll be taking a look at the Crockfords hotel located at the new Resorts World complex on the Strip. This luxury property happens...
Everything You Need to Know About Flying Allegiant Air in 2025
When my wife and I moved to Springfield, Missouri a decade ago, one of the selling points (or at least what kept it in the running) was that there was a nearby airport that served a decent number of destinations. Unfortunately, while it is convenient, flying out of such a small airport can also get...
JetBlue is Adding an In-Flight Feature I've Always Wanted
JetBlue is kind of going through some things right now. After trying to acquire Spirit Airlines for some reason, they now find themselves without a deal and without a plan forward. Well, that's not totally true as they do have at least one plan — Blueprint by JetBlue. This week, the airline unveiled a new personalized...
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Hey You Kids, Get Off My Lawn!
With last Friday being July 4th, I decided to take a week off from posting. However, I wanted to share a story from that night (or, really, early the next morning). Backing up, last year, we learned that our neighbors loved fireworks. So we were prepared for a few hours of noise and helping our...
Travel Tuesday: The Venetian Surveying Guests on Possible Rewards Credit Card
Late last year, I had a chance to cross another Las Vegas Strip property off my list with a stay at The Palazzo at The Venetian. Whether because of that or because I opened a players club card with them as well, this week The Venetian sent me a survey regarding a potential rewards credit...
Allbirds is Celebrating Independence Day with a 50% Off Sale
One funny thing about summer is how a sunny day can quickly turn into a heavy downpour. This is even more prominent in certain parts of the country where you may be headed on a summer vacation (I'm looking at you, Florida!). So, given that weather reality, it makes perfect sense that Allbirds would be...
An Amex Platinum Card Revamp is Coming — And I'm Worried
Earlier this week, Chase confirmed pretty much every rumor that had been swirling for the past couple of months by announcing details on a major refresh for its uber popular Sapphire Reserve card. When this refresh launches next week (or in October for current cardholders), it will bring new credits, a reimagined rewards-earning system, and...