Author: Kyle Burbank
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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…
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Is Working for Yourself Really So Risky?
Does the thought of starting your own business or being otherwise self-employed scare the crap out of you? It would for me too…if I wasn’t already doing it. What’s more, my wife recently celebrated two years of the freelance life herself, meaning that neither of us has had a traditional employee role for some time…
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YouTube Studio: Exploring Some Recent Updates for Creators
If you’re a creator on YouTube, you may have noticed some changes to YouTube Studio as of late. Little by little, YouTube has been updating the ecosystem in which channels upload their videos, navigate analytics, and more. Like with any changes to popular platforms, these updates haven’t been without some controversy — although YouTube has…
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Sniffing Out a Website Scam
A few weeks ago, I wrote an entire post dedicated to cool items I’ve discovered thanks to Instagram ads. However, this week my wife and I had a slightly different experience on the platform — one that almost led us right into a potential scam. To set the stage without getting into too much detail,…
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Is Now the Time to Write a Book? 5 Tips for Starting Your Manuscript While in Quarantine
Spending a lot of time at home lately? Unless you’re an essential worker, you probably are (or should be). And while most people seem to be spending their newfound free time consuming Tiger King or whatever the new, hot streaming show is by the time you read this, others are taking advantage of this quarantine…
