Author: Kyle Burbank
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JustBid.com Review: Is It Legit?
A few weeks ago, my wife was telling me a story about how her boss got a good deal on an under-desk elliptical by using a site called JustBid. When I first heard the name, what came to mind was the likes of DealDash, which boast big savings but charge you a per-bid fee. That’s…
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Travel Tuesday: Why I’m a Travel Creature of Habit
Something funny about me is that, for as much as I enjoy exploring new places, I love returning to familiar foreign locations nearly as much. Moreover, when I do return to cities I’ve been to before, there’s a good chance I’ll even book the same hotel from previous stays. That’s how I’ve ended up having…
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Use Your Amex Platinum Credits Even If You’re Not Traveling Yet
With Christmas now past, we are dangerously close to the end of 2025. That also means that your days are numbered if you want to use up your American Express Platinum card’s credits — including the monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, and annual ones. And while claiming your Lululemon, Resy, and Digital Entertainment credits may be straightforward…
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My First Retention Bonus Offer — And Why I Turned It Down
When I downgraded from the American Express Gold card to the Green card last year, I had a feeling I might be canceling the card altogether once renewal time came around. Sure enough, this past week, I went ahead and closed the card. But, before I officially did so, I achieved a credit card enthusiast…
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Travel Tuesday: Flight Tracking App Flighty Says This is the Most-Delayed Airline
Imagine this: you’re waiting for your flight, checking your watch, and confirming your boarding time. Yet, when that time arrives, the gate agent comes on the P.A. and announces a delay. Worse yet, you have a connecting flight to catch, which suddenly seems in jeopardy. Unfortunately, these types of delays are all too common. In…
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It’s That Time Again: Starbucks for Life is Back — Enter for Free
It’s the most wonderful time of the year. That’s right — it’s Starbucks for Life time (what did you think I was talking about?). I’m aware that I’ve already overhyped this, but this annual promotion does mean that there’s an easy way to potentially win some free coffee or other prizes, which is pretty exciting.…
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Bilt Just Debuted a Double-Dipping Opportunity for Flight Bookings
For years, credit card issuers and others have put a heavy emphasis on their own travel booking portals. From increased rewards for those who book using those sites to offering credits that can only be redeemed on them, the likes of Chase, Capital One, Amex, and others have been pushing them hard. This leads to…
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Travel Tuesday: Donating Your Travel Currency on Giving Tuesday
Lest you think we’re done with the retail holidays, today marks another — albeit quite different — one: Giving Tuesday. For those unaware, this is the day that emphasizes charitable donations over retail purchases. Actually, in addition to Giving Tuesday, today has also become known as Travel Tuesday (no relation to this column). Notably, while…
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Black Friday Deals 2025: Offers on Products I’ve Reviewed
Am I the only one who waits for Black Friday to buy things I want for myself? Well, whether you are picking up items you’ve had your eye on or actually shopping for others, there are often some sales worth checking out. So, once again this year, I’m highlighting available discounts on products I’ve reviewed…
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Audible is Offering a Stellar Deal is You Love Audiobooks
If you’ve ever looked at books on Amazon or listened to a podcast, you’ve surely heard of Audible. But just in case, I’ll explain that the platform is the leading provider of audiobook content. What’s more, they have a subscription service where you can get an audiobook credit for the title of your choosing each…
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Halfday Roamer Backpack Review: Another Clever Travel Solution
Two and a half years ago, after coming across the Halfday Garment Duffle on Instagram, I ended up ordering one and giving it a shot. Since then, Halfday has continued to expand its brand, not only making updates to that original duffle but also debuting new bags and styles. Among them is the Roamer Backpack,…
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Travel Tuesday: My Hotel Stay Pet Peeves and Annoyances
When I was a kid, I remember that getting to stay in a hotel was always a fun and exciting prospect. As I got a bit older, I even recall hearing some celeb complaining about living in various hotels and thinking, “Why? Hotels are amazing!” Well, although I do still occasionally get giddy about a…
