Author: Kyle Burbank
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Equifax Probably Owes You Money — Here’s How to Claim It
Remember about two years ago when one of the three major credit bureaus, Equifax, announced it had experienced a data breach? You know, the one that exposed the sensitive information of more than 140 million Americans? Well, this week, it was announced that the company will try to make it up to us by providing…
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Teachable Creator Challenge: Exploring the Platform and More on My Upcoming Course
It’s hard to believe but the second month of Teachable’s Creator Challenge is nearing its end. Therefore, just as I did last month, I figured it was time to check-in and see how things were going for this participant. As it turns out, a lot has happened in the past few weeks and I’m excited…
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A Really Good Reason Not to Lose Your Car Key Fob
Technology is great, isn’t it? Well, you know, until it isn’t. For example, the key fobs that now come standard with many vehicles are pretty darn cool. They allow you to lock your car from a distance, enter with ease, and sometimes even start your engine remotely. The problem is that these fancy keys come…
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One Underrated Perk of the Discover It Card
As I’ve shared plenty of times over the years, the Discover It card holds a special place in my heart as it was the first credit card I selected after determining I was no longer scared of such things and could trust myself to use credit responsibly. It’s also the “wild card” in my wallet…
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5 Things Stopping You From Starting on YouTube (and How to Overcome Them)
Have you ever watched content on YouTube and thought, “I wish I could do that”? Unlike television or movies that might be a bit harder to break into, the beauty of YouTube is that anyone can create a video, upload it, and find an audience. Despite this, there are plenty of reasons people cite for…
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Wealthfront Raises Cash Account APY Yet Again
It was only a few weeks ago that roboadvisor platform Wealthfront increased the annual percentage yield (APY) for their Cash Account to an industry-leading 2.51%. However, with other institutions subsequently besting them, the company recently shot back by raising their rates another six basis points to 2.57%. While the hike is more symbolic than anything,…
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Dosh is Bringing Hotel Bookings Back to Their App
Back when I first discovered the cash back app Dosh, they offered a travel tab that allowed you to earn rebates on hotel bookings. At the time, I actually ran a couple of experiments to see how their prices compared to some other sites and found them to have some good deals. Alas, somewhere along…
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Teachable Creator Challenge: One Month Update and My Upcoming Course
Just over one month ago, I wrote about the course-hosting site Teachable was getting ready to kick-off their first ever Creator Challenge. If you’ll recall, this three-month promotion not only promised a great community as well as a few fun prizes but also features special Q&A sessions with top Teachable course creators. Now, with the first…
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Couples Finance: Replacing “Mine” with “Ours”
Before my wife and I got married, we were living on opposite sides of the country. Then, after our Vegas nuptials, she moved into my an apartment I already had in California, bringing her various assets to my abode furnished almost exclusively with things I had inherited from past roommates. In other words, while our…
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4 Tools I’m Loving as a Newbie Investor
Well, it took me nearly halfway into the year but I have finally met my 2019 goal: get started with investing. To be clear, this actually isn’t my only investment experience as I’ve had 401(k)s and IRAs in the past as well as purchased a few individuals company shares with Robinhood, but only recently have…
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Prioritizing a Financially Stable Life
You know that feeling of dread that hangs over you when you know you need to do something? I assume that’s exactly how most people feel when they know they’re in debt or are in danger of falling into debt. This past week, I was honored to be included in a round-up Debt.com put together…
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Financial Fallibility: Settling For Better, Not Best
Over the past few years, my wife and I have done a lot of things right when it comes to our finances. We’ve built an emergency fund, maxed out our Roth IRA, and, most recently, started investing in a “real” brokerage account (yes, it’s actually in the market now and not sitting in a money…
