Author: Kyle Burbank
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How I’m Already Adjusting to the Updated Amex Platinum Card
Well, it happened. You may recall that, when we got word that the American Express Platinum card would receive a refresh, I admitted that I was quite nervous about the prospect. So, now that we have all of the details (including the increased annual fee), what are my feelings on this revamp? Honestly? I’m positively…
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FinCon 2025 Recap: Takeaways, Successes, & Random Thoughts
Last year, I returned to in-person FinCon events after being absent for a few years. Soon after that event in Atlanta wrapped, I had purchased my badge for the 2025 conference in Portland, Oregon. When I did so, I realized pretty quickly that this was to be a big one. Not only was it the…
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How I Tapped My Amex Airline Credit for a More Comfortable Trip
For as much as I love the American Express Platinum card and get positive value from the card’s credits, that doesn’t mean that every credit is so simple to use. I’m not even talking about the $300 Equinox credit that barely covers one month of the gym’s membership fee. No, I’m speaking of the famously…
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Amazon Just Killed the Way I’ve Mooched Free Shipping For Years
I don’t remember the last time I paid for shipping on Amazon. When I head to the site to buy something, I just expect it to be shipped for free. In fact, long ago I’d stopped even looking for the Prime shipping logos on listings. Yet, all this time, I had never actually paid for…
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American Express Platinum Refresh Rumors Are Heating Up
The day before Chase unveiled the overhauled version of its flagship Sapphire Reserve premium card, American Express teased that a major update to its iconic Platinum Card was also in the works. Since then, we haven’t heard any solid (read: official) updates — but rumors about some possible changes have become more pervasive in the…
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Travel Tuesday: Amex Adds Hundreds of Properties to Fine Hotels & Resorts Program
American Express has apparently expanded its Fine Hotels & Resorts program as well as the similar but different Hotel Collection. According to a press release, 400 new properties were recently added across these two programs. In total, there are now more than 3,100 options in 114 countries! With the Fine Hotels and Resorts program, Amex…
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Anker Has Several of Its Travel-Friendly Products On Sale
Traveling in 2025 often means packing a lot of chargers. I know that whenever I’m getting ready for a trip, I have a long checklist of devices I need to make sure I can power up while I’m away. On top of that, it’s always a good idea to have a backup power bank to…
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Time to Think Small? Why Hank Green is Adjusting His Investments
I take my YouTube algorithms very seriously. In fact, if there’s a video I want to watch but that I don’t want to be served more of after, I’ll open the link in Incognito or an alt account (even sacrificing my ad-free Premium privileges in the process). Similarly, if I’m going to check out financial…
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Travel Tuesday: Intercontinental Indianapolis Hotel Review
Last week brought me back to Indianapolis as I attended my third Gen Con. After having previously stayed at two other Downtown Indy hotels, for my 2025 stay, I ended up at the Intercontinental. Incidentally, when I saw this list on the site, I was wondering how I hadn’t come across it in prior years.…
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Solis is Offering a Limited-Time Discount on Its Solis Go Bundles
As the summer season starts to wind down, Solis is offering a limited-time discount that’s perfect for your last-minute getaway. From now through August 10th, you can save 10% on Solis Go bundles. The Solis Go is one of the brand’s newest devices — and also happens to be their most affordable. This pocketable hotspot…
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Disney+ Fans — These American Express Cards are For You
In 2025, there is certainly no shortage of streaming services to choose from. And while I have subscriptions to a few, speaking as a Disney fan, my favorite has to be Disney+ (coupled with Hulu). Of course, with the costs of these services adding up, it’s always nice when you can claim a discounted or…
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Travel Tuesday: 21c Museum Hotel (Bentonville, Arkansas) Review
Last month, my wife and I decided to take a short but real vacation. So, after a stop in Oklahoma, we set off for a couple of nights in Bentonville, Arkansas — with the main goal of checking out the beautiful Crystal Bridges Museum. When looking for accommodations in the area, one spot in particular…
