Kyle Burbank

Founder ~ Moneyat30
Kyle is a freelance writer - including being the head writer for Fioney.com. He also serves as editorial director for the Disney fan site LaughingPlace.com and the founder of Money@30.com. In 2015, Kyle and his wife Bekah moved from Los Angeles to Springfield MO in pursuit of greater financial freedom. Together, the pair enjoy travel, coffee, and spending time with their dog Rigby. Additionally, as of 2023, they become first-time homeowners.
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Travel Tuesday: Pray for Hong Kong — My Favorite Things About the City

by Kyle Burbank 2
Quick note: in case you missed the previous entry, Travel Tuesday is a new feature here on Money@30 where I'll be sharing travel-focused posts every other week — so stay tuned for more tips and tales from my various travel adventures! The past few months have not been easy for Hong...
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The Spreadsheet and Comparison Figures I Used When Buying My Used Car

by Kyle Burbank 3
Last summer, my wife and I decided it was time to replace our aging sedan. But, instead of buying an actual new car, we decided to shop the used market for something that would be an upgrade for us but at a decent price. Basically, the goal was to find...
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Credit Karma Can Show You What Passwords You Really Need to Stop Using

by Kyle Burbank 2
We all know that, in order to keep your online accounts and data protected, you shouldn't reuse passwords. Of course, actually sticking to that sound advice can be a bit more challenging. Moreover, if you've since wised up and changed your ways, accounts you may have forgotten about could still...
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Travel Tuesday: Why Mobile Wallets are a Must for World Travelers

by Kyle Burbank 2
Before we jump into the topic at hand, I first want to welcome you to a new feature here on Money@30: Travel Tuesday. Every other week, I'll be sharing tips and tales from my various travel adventures. While some of these will have a personal finance tie-in, others may just...
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Stock-Earning App Bumped Adds HelloFresh to Its Line-Up

by Kyle Burbank
Considering the number of apps I review, it's rare that I can keep track of when I first heard about the tools in question. But, in the case of Bumped, I distinctly remember scrolling through my Instagram feed when I saw an ad for an app that said it would...
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Tips For Maxing Out Your IRA (And Why You Should Before April 15)

by Kyle Burbank 2
Last year, for the first time, my wife and I managed to max out our IRA — something we saw as a major money milestone for us. While I'd love to say that this move was motivated purely by wanting to be prepared for retirement (which of course we do),...
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JetBlue is Adding an In-Flight Feature I've Always Wanted

by Kyle Burbank
JetBlue is kind of going through some things right now. After trying to acquire Spirit Airlines for some reason, they now find themselves without a deal and without a plan forward. Well, that's not totally true as they do have at least one plan — Blueprint by JetBlue. This week, the...

Travel Tuesday: Caption by Hyatt Memphis Hotel Review

by Kyle Burbank
A few weeks ago, I had the chance to visit Memphis, Tennessee. Despite driving through the city a few times, this was my first proper visit (albeit one that was quite short). To mark the occasion, I decided to look for something that was convenient for me but that also...

Hilton is Offering Double Points on Hotel Stays This Summer

by Kyle Burbank
Hilton is making it easy to earn bonus points on hotel stays this summer. For stays from May 2nd to September 2nd, Hilton Honors members can earn 2x points. All you need to do is register on the Hilton site and you'll be good to go. Of course, you will...

2024 Solis 5G Mobile Hotspot Review

by Kyle Burbank
For years, I've been a regular user of Solis mobile hotspots and have used them for several international trips (and some domestic). Of course, as the years have gone on, my Solis 1 device has grown a bit old. While it still works just fine, it has been discontinued and...

2024 Solis WiFi Hotspot Review: Using the Skyroam Solis Lite Overseas

by Kyle Burbank 12
As someone who regularly “workations” and relies on a solid Internet connection to be productive while traveling, it’s kind of crazy that I went without a WiFi hotspot for so long. That’s mostly because I had never come across a particular device that jumped out at me.  Well, that was...
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JetBlue is Adding an In-Flight Feature I've Always Wanted

by Kyle Burbank
JetBlue is kind of going through some things right now. After trying to acquire Spirit Airlines for some reason, they now find themselves without a deal and without a plan forward. Well, that's not totally true as they do have at least one plan — Blueprint by JetBlue. This week, the...
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Travel Tuesday: Caption by Hyatt Memphis Hotel Review

by Kyle Burbank
A few weeks ago, I had the chance to visit Memphis, Tennessee. Despite driving through the city a few times, this was my first proper visit (albeit one that was quite short). To mark the occasion, I decided to look for something that was convenient for me but that also...
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Hilton is Offering Double Points on Hotel Stays This Summer

by Kyle Burbank
Hilton is making it easy to earn bonus points on hotel stays this summer. For stays from May 2nd to September 2nd, Hilton Honors members can earn 2x points. All you need to do is register on the Hilton site and you'll be good to go. Of course, you will...
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2024 Solis 5G Mobile Hotspot Review

by Kyle Burbank
For years, I've been a regular user of Solis mobile hotspots and have used them for several international trips (and some domestic). Of course, as the years have gone on, my Solis 1 device has grown a bit old. While it still works just fine, it has been discontinued and...