Author: Kyle Burbank
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I’m Getting Another Credit Card — But I Didn’t Apply for One
Well, it looks like I’m getting another credit card. Yet, in this case, it’s not because I sought one out. Instead, one of my cards is essentially splitting into two (like rewards card mitosis, if you will). Let me explain. Just last week, Bilt revealed new details about its move to Bilt 2.0, including a…
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Somehow This Screw Up Only Made Me Love EveryPlate More
Want to know something wild? My wife and I have now subscribed to EveryPlate for more than four years! Originally, we had a plan that called for three meals a week, but now we regularly order as many as seven — plus a bonus item or two! Needless to say, we’ve been big fans. However,…
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Travel Tuesday: Airline Rewards Debit Cards Have Entered the Chat
Want to earn airline miles but hate credit cards? I have some great news for you. In just the past couple of weeks, two major airlines have unveiled co-branded rewards debit cards. In fact, both Southwest and United have teamed up with the same company to make these cards a reality: Galileo. Given this emerging…
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Loop Earplugs Lived Up to the Hype (My First-Hand Review)
In just a couple of months, I’ll be turning 40. As you can imagine, this milestone has led me to reflect a lot on my aging body and how I’ve mistreated it over the years. One example is my poor ears, which have endured too-loud music from headphones, as well as at the many shows…
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My Surprising Concert Parking Win Thanks to SpotHero
This week, I had a chance to cross an experience off my proverbial bucket list after my wife and I drove to Tulsa, Oklahoma (that’s not the exciting part) to see Sir Paul McCartney in concert. I’ve enjoyed The Beatles’ music since I was a kid, but over the past few years, I’ve not only…
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Travel Tuesday: Hyatt Regency Portland (at OCC) Hotel Review
Last month, I headed out to my fourth in-person FinCon — this time taking place in Portland, Oregon. Shortly before heading out to the West Coast for the event, I booked my room at the official event hotel: Hyatt Regency Portland. Did this end up being a smart move? Let’s take a look at my experience…
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I Tried “Build Your Own Chipotle” and It Was a Pretty Good Deal!
A few weeks ago, Chipotle announced its latest offering. Now, you can order a “Build-Your-Own Chipotle” pack using the fast-casual dining chain’s online ordering platform. Billed as feeding four to six people, this is meant to be an option somewhere between ordering a la carte and getting catering. Well, being the diligent personal finance reporter…
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Cava Wants to Match Your Hotel, Airline, or Restaurant Status
In the past, I’ve highlighted different “status matching” opportunities from airlines, hotel brands, and even casinos. However, this is the first time I’ve seen the practice employed by a fast casual chain restaurant. That’s right, Cava has launched a new status match promotion — and a wide-ranging one, at that. To celebrate the launch of…
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Travel Tuesday: Capital One and Bilt Rewards Keep Adding Travel Transfer Partners
When I first started getting into rewards credit cards, I loved the way I could earn cashback on my purchases and then spend those funds on pretty much whatever I decided to earmark them for. Then, as my travel started to pick up, I began learning more about different credit card currencies beyond cashback and…
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More Weather Protection: Allbirds Now Has Waterproof Shoes
For years now, I’ve been a fan of and written about Allbirds shoes — specifically their Mizzles line. In fact, I just cited them as the shoe component of my favorite travel outfit. Because of this, I’m always interested when they launch a new product. On that note, this week, I got an email from…
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Andrew Yang is Launching a Mobile Service with a “Data Dividend”
Since running for President back in 2020, entrepreneur Andrew Yang has managed to keep pretty busy. On the political side, he helped form the Forward Party (which has endorsed candidates in nonpartisan races as well as both Democrats and Republicans who adhere to the party’s core beliefs). Now, he’s founding a new mobile provider with…
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Travel Tuesday: Do You Have a Favorite Travel Outfit?
As is often romanticized, there once was a time when people really dressed up for air travel. These days, though, comfort is the name of the game. Whether that means donning attire that lends itself to sitting in a plane seat for hours on end or something familar and fun, many among us have go-to…
