Author: Kyle Burbank
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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…
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Where My Stimulus Payment is (Probably) Going
This past week, my bank account was “stimulated” with funds from the federal government. That development came after days of me encountering frustratingly vague errors on the IRS’s “Get my payment” page, followed by another week of waiting to see when my deposit was expected. Thankfully, my wife and I are not among the millions…
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Travel Tuesday: AmEx Adds Practical Perks to Appease Travel Cardholders
Just a few months ago, I decided to apply for the American Express Platinum Card after determining that its travel benefits were worth the hefty $550 annual fee. That opinion was further justified as I got to sample a number of perks on a few trips late last year and early this year. Well, the…
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This Special Offer Makes Joining Sam’s Club Even More Affordable
It was a few months ago that my wife and I decided at long last to become Sam’s Club members. That milestone was mostly made possible thanks to an Amex Offer that saw me earning a $25 statement credit, bringing the effective rate of my first year of membership to just $20. Well, this week,…
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5 Ways to Refresh Your YouTube Channel
Perhaps the most common piece of advice provided to YouTube creators who are just starting out is “be consistent.” Typically, this means sticking to a schedule and delivering new content with reliable regularity — something that is incredibly important for growth. However, is it possible to be too consistent? In other words, when is it…
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Are Warehouse Clubs Worth it for Couples? The Pros and Cons
For as long as I can remember — including back when it was Price Club pre-merger — my dad has been a Costco devotee, filling our home with all things Kirkland. Therefore, I had plenty of first-hand experience with warehouse clubs and the products they offered. Of course, there’s a difference between shopping for a…
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Earning 20% Cash Back on DoorDash, Streaming with SoFi Money
Ever since I started taking an interest in FinTech and reviewing various apps and services, SoFi has stood out to me as one of the most interesting companies. While they were previously known mostly for their student loan refinancing (something that thankfully doesn’t apply to me), in just the past couple of years, they’ve expanded…
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Travel Tuesday: Silly But Genius Travel Gift Ideas from Airportag
A few weeks ago, I wrote a post about some intriguing travel products I’ve found thanks to ads on Instagram. Well, after I published that, I realized I had left out a few other items that have caught my eye as well. As it turns out, many of these actually came from the same site:…
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Why the New iPhone SE is Probably My Next Phone
This week, without much of the pomp and circumstance Apple is typically known for, the company unveiled its latest iPhone: the iPhone SE. Now, if you’re like me, this is slightly confusing because there already is an iPhone SE — I know, because it’s what I currently own and use (then again, the iPhone numbering…
