Author: Kyle Burbank
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The 5 Biggest Things I Learned at #FinCon18
Well, that was fast. Somehow #FinCon18 has already come and gone — and boy what a few days it was. Not only did I manage to make it to nine of the 10 sessions I wanted to attend but also got to sit on some great keynotes, be introduced to several interesting products and services,…
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Your Aldi Trips Could Soon Get A Lot Easier
If you’ve been following this site for some time, you may already be familiar with the complicated relationship I hold with the discount grocery chain Aldi. When I first moved to Springfield, the cramped and confusing nature of my local location made me dread going there despite their great prices and delicious items. Luckily, they’ve…
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Personal Finance Blog Income Report Roundup: August 2018
Having come across several personal finance blogger income reports since starting this site, a few months ago I launched a new feature compiling some of these reports and adding what lessons I took away from them. Aptly titled my Personal Finance Blogging Income Report Roundup, this time around I’ll be looking at reports published for…
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Walmart is Making Changes to Its Savings Catcher Feature
Love it or hate it, there’s no question that Walmart can save you money. In addition to offering “always low prices” on clothes, electronics, and household items, many locations also stock grocery essentials (personally, I’m a big fan of the Walmart Neighborhood Market locations that carry little more than groceries). Additionally, the Walmart app includes…
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Viral Twitter Thread Highlights the Problem with Digital Downloads
If you’re like most Millennials, you’ve probably stopped buying DVDs, Blu-rays, CDs, and books, instead opting to purchase your movies, music, and literature digitally. In a lot of ways, this makes a ton of sense. Not only are digital downloads often a bit cheaper than their physical counterparts but storing them is also far less…
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Countdown to #FinCon18: My 10 Most Anticipated Presentations
Four weeks ago, I talked about how I was preparing for this year’s FinCon expo in Orlando, Florida. Then two weeks ago, I highlighted what elements of the conference I was most looking forward to. Now, with 13 measly days left until kick-off, it’s time to get down to business and look even closer at…
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Personal Finance Blog Income Report Roundup: July 2018
Having come across several personal finance blogger income reports since starting this site, a couple months ago I launched a new feature compiling some of these reports and adding what lessons I took away from them. Aptly titled my Personal Finance Blogging Income Report Roundup, this time around I’ll be looking at reports published for…
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Save Money and Remember the Good Times with Practical Souvenirs
Whenever I’m traveling, there’s always some temptation to spend money on souvenirs. This could mean bringing home little gifts for some of my friends, buying merchandise specific to some of the sights I’ve seen (this is especially a problem during my Disney Parks trips), or splurging on other items that might catch my eye on…
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This Oddly-Named Site Could Save You Big Money on Amazon
For many consumers, Amazon is nothing short of a godsend. With just about everything you could ever need being sold along with lightning quick shipping available in most cases, and typically great prices, it’s really no wonder that the online shopping destination has grown into the behemoth its become. However, frequent Amazon shoppers might notice…
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Countdown to #FinCon18: What I’m Most Excited About at This Year’s Expo
Just a few weeks ago, I wrote my first Countdown to #FinCon18 piece talking about how I was preparing for this year’s expo, which at the time was six weeks away. Now we’re less than a month out from the big day and I’m starting to get excited — like, really excited. Not only have I…
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How an Expired Credit Card Can Wreak Havoc on Your Holiday
Let me be completely transparent for a moment here — coming up with a quick tip to share on a weekly basis isn’t always easy. There have been more than a handful of Fridays where I find myself pacing my apartment trying to decide what little nugget of knowledge I can offer that has any…
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Tighten Your Budget: 5 Achievable Ways to Save More and Spend Less
Contrary to popular belief, a budget isn’t really something you can just (to borrow a phrase from Mr. Popeil) set and forget. The truth is that, from time to time, it’s worth reviewing your budget in its current form to see where you can make adjustments. More than just saving extra money for the sake of…
