Author: Kyle Burbank

  • 6 Smart Ways to Save Money When Dining Out

    6 Smart Ways to Save Money When Dining Out

    Sure dining out may not be the most frugal option in most cases, but there’s nothing wrong with splurging once in a while. Additionally, if you want to enjoy a night out without feeling guilty about your spending, there are several efforts you can make to save money on your meals.

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  • Squeeze.com Could Save You Time When Comparing Plan Pricing

    Squeeze.com Could Save You Time When Comparing Plan Pricing

    When I first came across the recently-launched site Squeeze, I was a bit skeptical. After all, comparing well-worn territories such as loans and auto insurance didn’t seem that groundbreaking to me. However, upon further inspection, I found a set of features on Squeeze that could save you a significant amount of time.

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  • You’ll Soon Be Able to Freeze Your Credit Reports for Free

    You’ll Soon Be Able to Freeze Your Credit Reports for Free

    Remember a few months ago when Equifax divulged that it had experienced a security breach, exposing millions of Americans’ data? One of the most annoying parts about that whole ordeal was that those looking to take proactive measures such as freezing their credit were met with fees to do so. Now a new law passed…

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  • Earning Uber Credits with Visa Local Offers

    Earning Uber Credits with Visa Local Offers

    So if you like free money and take at least the occasional Uber ride (or place Uber Eats orders), I’d say it’s definitely worth looking in their Visa Local Offers program and earning some credits of your own.

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  • What You Need to Know About IKEA’s New Credit Card

    What You Need to Know About IKEA’s New Credit Card

    This week, the famed Swedish furniture manufacturer IKEA debuted their new IKEA Visa card offering. Unlike most store credit cards, IKEA’s partnership with Visa means you are able to use this particular card anywhere, allowing you to earn more rewards.

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  • 7 Easy-to-Start Side Hustles Ideas You Might Not Have Thought Of

    7 Easy-to-Start Side Hustles Ideas You Might Not Have Thought Of

    Choosing a side hustle isn’t always as easy as others make it seem. Between time constraints, skill requirements, and monetary investments, some would-be options just won’t cut it for most folks. Check out these 7 under the radar ideas to help you monetize your hobby, make use of spare time, and help you earn a…

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  • You Can Now Buy Tires on Amazon and Have Them Installed at Sears

    You Can Now Buy Tires on Amazon and Have Them Installed at Sears

    According to Sears spokesperson, the way this new partnership will work is that customers can first select the tires they want from Amazon. Then, as part of the checkout process, users can choose to have the tires shipped to a nearby Sears Auto location and schedule an appointment.

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  • Delta Now Allows You to Cash Out Miles for Gift Cards

    Delta Now Allows You to Cash Out Miles for Gift Cards

    I have a weird relationship with frequent flier miles. The main problem is that airlines seem to have a much different definition of “frequent flier” than I do. As a result, my few flights a year — even if those flights take me around the world — don’t do much in the way of getting…

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  • This Deal Makes Splurging on Summer Concert Tickets More Affordable

    This Deal Makes Splurging on Summer Concert Tickets More Affordable

    If you’re like me and love live music but hate spending a fortune to go see it, this latest Live Nation promotion really does sound like a good deal. At the same time, I’m personally bracing for heartbreak as it’s unclear how many tickets will be made available or if the venues in my area…

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  • A Financial Education: Student Finance and Why #FinHealthMatters

    A Financial Education: Student Finance and Why #FinHealthMatters

    There’s no question that student loan debt has been a major problem for the Millennial generation and beyond. While much has been made about the loans themselves, it’s also important to focus on what students should be learning about personal finance and why #FinHealthMatters.

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  • Plenti Announces It’s Ending This Summer — Use Your Points Now!

    Plenti Announces It’s Ending This Summer — Use Your Points Now!

    To take advantage of your Plenti savings before they disappear, you have a few different options. At stores like Macy’s, just inform the cashier that you have your Plenti card and then you’ll be asked to swipe it.

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  • “Writing the Damn Book” Review

    “Writing the Damn Book” Review

    Nearly three years ago this month, I officially completed my first book The E-Ticket Life. What started with sporadic and, for lack of a better term, unfocused writing sessions had become more structured in the weeks leading up that magical moment, enabling me to cross that finish line. Of course, establishing that structure was easier said than…

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