Author: Kyle Burbank
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Amazon’s Whole Foods Acquisition is Sweet for Consumers
At this point, it seems up in the air as to whether Whole Foods will actually become a more affordable specialty store akin to Trader Joe’s, but there’s still reason for shoppers to celebrate. For one, hardcore Whole Foods fans — including those with dietary restrictions that the chain often caters to — may now…
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Level Money is Shutting Down — Use This App Instead
If you were a Level Money user who’s now feeling lost, you may want to check out Mint as a way to continue on your financial journey. While it won’t replicate Level Money per se, it does have a number of features that can help you monitor your spending and stick to your budget.
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Working for Yourself: The Good and Bad
I love being self-employed; my lack of commute, ability to travel, and the fact that I get to do something I enjoy make it all worthwhile. That said, the irregular income, the pain of estimated quarterly taxes, and the struggle to keep myself on task are certainly downsides that need to be considered.
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A Quick Tip on Tipping Internationally
If there’s one part of our financial culture that confuses and worries me, it’s tipping. See, I want to be a good person and give a nice tip (even if I really don’t want to spend the extra cash), but I just never know what even constitutes a “good tip.” Sure I know the ropes…
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Top Tips for Selling & Promoting Your Book at a Trade Show or Signing
From my experience, selling your book at a trade show, expo, convention, or what have you can be a great way to meet readers and promote your work. The trick is to first find an event you think would make sense to host your book at then consider ways you can draw people to your…
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Buy One, Get One Chipotle is Just a Beat Away
Whenever you mention Chipotle to someone, you’re likely to get one of two distinct reactions: “ooooo” or “ewww.” In many cases, that latter reaction is the result of a rough patch the burrito chain went through involving an E. coli outbreak along with some other food safety issues. Ever since then, the company has been…
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Announcing “Write, Print, Publish, Promote: The Complete Guide to Writing and Publishing a Book”
It seems that, every few weeks or so, I get a message from a friend, a friend of a friend, or a friend of a friend of a friend asking me how I went about writing and publishing my own book. While I’m always happy to discuss my experience and share my advice on the…
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One Simple Habit That Could Help Your Credit Score
As simple as it may seem, the practice of making multiple monthly payments to keep your credit card balance low is surprisingly effective for helping your credit score. While you may not see a huge boost, it will at least prevent you from getting dinged by a rising credit utilization. In the end, getting into…
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Frugal Fun with Friends: Turning TV into a Social Event
Having a great time doesn’t have to cost you a fortune. Turning television watching into an interactive social event is a perfect example. So, instead of spending a small fortune to take on the town, I prefer to place my (non-monetary) bets, head to a friend’s house, and turn on HBO for a surprisingly entertaining…
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A Step by Step Guide to Publishing Your Book
At one point or another, many of us have dreamed about becoming a published author. There are many reasons why people want to publish their works, ranging from the desire to relate to an audience, share their knowledge and skills with others, or perhaps even make a little bit of money. No matter your reason…
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Are You Neglecting This Credit Card Cash Back Opportunity?
Controversial opinion: credit cards are great! Well, more accurately, rewards credit cards are great when used properly and responsibly. In fact, my wife and I have saved literally hundreds of dollars just by paying attention to what cards we’re using to pay for certain goods and then paying down our entire balance each month. That…
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Moving? You Might Need to Tell Your Current State… Or Else
So, while you’re making truck arrangements, finding housing, and getting your address info updated, you may want to take a minute to familiarize yourself with your current states laws before you go. In our case, had we been proactive instead of relying on our past (apparently incomparable) experiences, we could have saved a lot of…
