Author: Kyle Burbank
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Why Now is the Time to Double Check Your Tax Withholdings
With the new tax law taking effect and the 2017 tax deadline fast approaching, now is definitely the time to review your current withholdings. After checking the IRS’s online calculator, ask your human resources or payroll department how you can file a new W-4 if need be. Just remember, while the results may mean a…
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Growing on YouTube: Investing, Monetizing, Learning, and More
Just about nine months ago, I started my so-called “YouTube career” by purchasing my first vlogging camera and launching the Money@30 channel. Since then, there have been a number of ups and down, windfalls and expenses. Through it all, though, my channel has continued to grow and I’ve learned a lot in the process.
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Need a Passport? One Reason to Get it This Month
Even if you don’t have a particular trip abroad planned just yet, there’s little harm in applying for a U.S. passport now. First of all, for those over the age of 16, passports are valid for 10 years from when they are issued, giving you plenty of time to take advantage of them.
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7 Tips for Saving Money on Your Disney Parks Vacation
As someone who’s visited all 12 of the Disney Parks worldwide, I definitely know how expensive they can be to visit. Luckily, in my many experiences, I’ve also learned a few ways to keep your costs down. While it’s always nice to enjoy the finer things that Disney has to offer — such as Deluxe…
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When Changing Passwords Becomes a Personal Finance Problem
The moral of the story isn’t just that you should probably strengthen your Starbucks account password (although I’d recommend it), but that you may want to take a closer look at your password patterns and make some updates.
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PayPal Launches “Moola Mania” Sweepstakes and Game
As a one-time eBay obsessor, I’ve been using PayPal for quite a long time. However, that usage has seemingly increased as of late — even in the face of competition from Apple, Venmo, Square Cash, and others. While I can’t quite explain what’s been leading me to click that PayPal button more often these days, I…
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Don’t Wait — Get Your Tax Return Done ASAP
While you’ll still technically have a couple of months before you must file your 2017 tax returns, there are some good reasons not to wait. With that deadline drawing near, now is the time to get organized and get your taxes done. Hey — after you do, you’ll have a whole year to slack off…
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Starbucks Launches a Reward Visa with Some Interesting Perks
My affinity for Starbucks has been fairly well-documented. So, when Starbucks recently announced it was introducing a new rewards Visa card, you might have expected me to jump all over that. However, while the card does have some interesting perks, it’s getting a hard pass from me — and here’s why.
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As Your Savings Grows, What Should You Do With Your Extra Cash?
In your life, there are many “money milestones” that you may encounter as you work, save, and spend. Incidentally, some of these will be less pronounced and obvious than others. Case in point, I’ve recently come across a milestone that managed to creep up on me: having a surplus of funds. Although it’s been a…
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When Should You Book Your Flight?
While setting off on a vacation is typically a relaxing experience, booking travel can actually be quite stressful. Among the many reasons for this revolves around the ever-changing prices of airline tickets. Unlike most retail situations where items go on sale, return to normal price, and eventually come back down (or sell out), if you…
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What to Do When Your Book Idea Just Isn’t Working
Writing a book is never an easy task. From developing your idea to finding the time to put pen to paper (or fingers to keyboard, as is more likely the case), it is certainly a journey. Furthermore, at nearly any stage of your book, the whole thing can start to fall apart. So what do…
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Video Creators: Don’t Let YouTube’s Monetization Changes Get You Down
Earlier this week, YouTube dropped a bombshell on small channels and would-be creators. Starting next month, the terms of the YouTube Partner Program will change to only include channels with more than 1,000 subscribers and over 4,000 hours of watch time in the past year.
