Author: Kyle Burbank
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Apple Card Extends Interest-Free Financing to Other Apple Devices
Late last year, Apple introduced a new feature for its Apple Card: the ability to finance new iPhones interest-free for 24 months. While the company had previously offered a similar program, this arrangement allowed those with Apple Cards to skip a step by not needing to apply for financing approval. Now, in a widely-expected move,…
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Disney+ Kills Off Its Free Trial — Is it a Sign of Things to Come?
Remember when Netflix introduced something called “Netflix Instant” where users could stream films right to their computer instead of waiting to get their DVDs in the mail? What a quaint time it was, as now every media brand on the face of the earth has decided to stop letting Netflix eat their lunch and, instead,…
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SoFi Money Makes Major Changes for New Customers
Several months ago, I came across the SoFi Money cash management account and quickly fell in love. With an impressive APY (at the time), other useful perks, and no fees, it ended up becoming my top account outside of my ancient Wells Fargo checking I still rely on for some reason. Sadly, it seems that…
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6 Costs to Consider Before Deciding to Get a Pet
Are you considering becoming a pet owner? There are many benefits to being a “pet parent,” not the least of which is the strong bond you form with your animal. Unfortunately taking care of a pet can also come with some major costs you’ll need to plan for ahead of time. With that, here are…
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Apple Card Adds Limited Time Bonus Worth $50 — But There’s a Catch
Despite the Apple Card apparently being quite successful for the Cupertino company and their partner Goldman Sachs, the product has still been a bit divisive. Not only does the offering scorn those living outside of the iOS ecosystem but has also become somewhat of a running joke among credit card enthusists. That reputation is partially…
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The Author Journey: Book Preparation and Taking My First Steps
Next month will mark the five year anniversary of my book The E-Ticket Life. That’s absolutely insane to me as it feels like hardly any time has passed since that first box of books arrived at my doorstep. Just as crazy is the fact that it’s been nearly three years since I released the ebook…
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Travel Tuesday: When Will We Travel Again?
They say that, if you want to make God laugh, tell him your plans. That’s proving especially true in 2020 as a global pandemic has all but shut down economies around the globe. Needless to say, it’s also hit the travel industry especially hard. But are we getting closer to exploring the world outside of…
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Mezu Adds Global MoneyBox Option to Its P2P Payments App
One of my favorite things about reviewing mobile apps is seeing them evolve for the better. This is especially true when the enhancements introduced are ones that I called for in my reviews. To be clear, I’m not at all suggesting that I actually had a hand in manifesting these updates, but it’s nice to…
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4 Things You Didn’t Know You Could Do With Robinhood
At this point, it’s pretty safe to say that the stock trading app Robinhood has forever altered the brokerage industry. Not only has the service demystified Wall Street for millions of young investors but has also forced inspired other firms to lower their trade commissions and introduce beginner-friendly features. All the while, Robinhood has made…
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This Instacart Express Free Trial is Either the Best or the Worst Thing I’ve Ever Done
A few weeks ago, I wrote about my first-ever experience ordering from the grocery delivery service Instacart. Cut to today and things, as they say, have escalated. Since that initial order, I’ve used the service three more times. That’s mostly thanks to my decision to try out the platform’s paid membership plan called Instacart Express,…
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Long Game is Now Charging to Use the App (Unless You Use Their Debit Card a Lot)
Ah, that familiar feeling of betrayal. First, the promising-sounding Aspiration underwent a series of head-scratching changes. Then, the Uber Visa Card that I exalted so highly was revamped to the point of near uselessness. Now one of my favorite free apps — and one that made my list of the top money apps to try…
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Planning Your Next Money Goal
At times, managing your money can be a bit overwhelming. Even if you feel like you’re generally on a positive path, it can be difficult to know what your next move should be. This is where setting specific financial goals can be extremely helpful — but what goal is right for you? To help you…
