Author: Kyle Burbank
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HMBradley’s New Rewards Credit Card Seems Cool, But There Are Some Major Catches
Every now and then, I’ll come across a press release for a FinTech product that sounds pretty intriguing to me. When this happens, I’m usually pretty quick to do some research and see whether it’s worth reviewing for my weekly column on Dyer News or for my YouTube channel. However, in some cases, this extra…
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Capital One Adds Limited-Time Uber Eats Benefit to Venture, Savor Cardholders
Even as the credit card industry seemingly grows a little more cautious amid the coronavirus pandemic, many issuers are finding clever ways to add value for their customers. This is something we’ve recently seen with Amex as they’ve not only unveiled temporary credits for certain cards but also rolled out a special Shop Small offer.…
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Travel Tuesday: My Favorite Things About Paris
Welp. With the coronavirus pandemic outlook in America not looking much better, it looks as though we’ll be canceling our trip to Paris for the second time (we were booked for March and pushed it to September when things seemed like they’d be better). Le sigh. While I don’t mean to complain about my lack…
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There’s Still (Some) Time to Contribute to Your IRA for 2019
Tax time in July? Thanks to the insanity that is 2020, that’s exactly what’s happening. As a reminder, if you haven’t yet filed your 2019 tax return, you have until Wednesday, July 15th to do so. Incidentally, this also means that you have a few more days to contribute to your IRA for last year.…
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Splurge Smarter: What to Consider Before Spending Your Money
When it comes to saving money, so-called “splurging” may very well seem like the ultimate enemy. I assume that, when most people think of what it means to splurge, it mostly involves spending hard-earned money on foolish things you don’t need thanks to some random impulse you have. While that may be partially true, I…
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American Express is Currently Rewarding Cardholders Who Shop Small
Every November the past few years retailers and restaurants across the country have celebrated Small Business Saturday. Starting in the vein of Black Friday and other post-Thanksgiving Day shopping holidays, Small Business Saturday has grown into its own event and helped local entrepreneurs get some extra attention. Funny enough, while not everyone might realize as…
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The Author Journey: What’s Working (and What’s Not) With My Process So Far
Last month, I kicked off an article series in conjunction with a new book project I’m currently working on. True to my word, with one month now past, I’m back to provide an update and offer some insight into the process. This time around, I wanted to follow-up on a few things I discussed in…
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Travel Tuesday: Will Other Countries Welcome Americans Back?
A few weeks ago, I pondered when we might be able to travel again. While that post explored some of the latest news on that front including continued travel restrictions, one thing I didn’t quite consider is that being allowed in a country and being welcome in a country are two different things. So, with…
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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…
