Category: Quick Tips
Every Friday I post a new Quick Tip covering a wide range of topics, including ways to save money, travel tips, personal products/services I find interesting, and more.
Quick TipsUnlike some in my generation, I'm not one to get too worked up about a metal credit card. While they are admittedly pretty cool and I happen to have a few, I don't see them as a "flex" or feel the need to show them off. However, Delta has just announced a limited edition metal...
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by Kyle Burbank
Last week, I shared the news that the American Express Gold Card had added some new options to its monthly dining credit, including partnering with the food shipping site Goldbelly. Well, this week brings more culinary shipping news that impacts me as an Amex cardholder — but doesn't come directly from the card company themselves.
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by Kyle Burbank
In recent years, the American Express Gold Card has undergone quite a few changes. For example, in 2020, the card added a $10 per month Uber Cash benefit. Then, last year, it made its Rose Gold design a permanent design instead of a limited edition one. Okay, so that second one didn't really impact the...
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by Kyle Burbank
This past week, my wife and I returned from our latest international trip... well, technically. I have to say that, given the long, overseas flights we're used to, it was quite strange to be boarding a regional jet for an international flight from LaGuardia to Toronto. Speaking of strange, another unique aspect of this airport...
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by Kyle Burbank
In the past, I've written plenty about Starbucks, including penning a detailed guide to completing one of their games for scoring a boatload of free Stars — AKA their loyalty points that can be redeemed for food, beverages, and more. Yet, since writing that, my wife and I had slowed way down on our Starbucks consumption...
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by Kyle Burbank
If you're a frequent flier or credit card enthusiast, chances are you heard some rumblings about Delta this week. Specifically, changes announced to their Delta SkyClubs did not go down well with some travelers, leading to a rare instance where a brand backtracked on its plans in just a few days' time. So, now that...
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by Kyle Burbank
Earlier this year, some big things happened with SoFi. First, the FinTech became a full-fledged bank after purchasing Golden Pacific Bancorp. Then, in turn, the company announced it was launching an account with the incredibly creative name SoFi Checking and Savings — with SoFi Bank issuing the account instead of Bancorp Bank, which the company...
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by Kyle Burbank
With these weekly Quick Tips, it feels like I'm either sharing small deals and upgrades or complaining about the latest disappointing change to a FinTech platform I like. Well, for a change of pace today, I'm excited to highlight a positive update to a neobank account! And that comes courtesy of Current — an app...
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by Kyle Burbank
Have you ever Google'd yourself and been horrified to find just how much information about you was publically available? As scary as that is, it's somehow worse when you come across sites that tease your sensitive info and advise those interested to pay for the privilege of viewing it. To combat such experiences, Discover has...
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by Kyle Burbank
Are you someone who's been curious about CLEAR but haven't yet bothered to sign up for the service? Well, if you're also an Uber user, then a current offer could help sweeten the deal. As The Points Guy reports, new CLEAR customers can earn a $75 Uber voucher when signing up via a special link....
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by Kyle Burbank
Last summer, American Express rolled out a revamped version of its iconic Platinum card. While some of these changes were controversial, I ended up being a fan overall. Yet, one of the sources of consternation among some involved the limitations of the Digital Entertainment Credit. At launch, this $240 a year (broken down into $20...
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by Kyle Burbank
Considering how often I see FinTech products announced yet never launched, I do always find it exciting to see one of these offerings actually make it to market. This week, I got to experience that feeling when I checked my Yotta app and I noticed that I could apply for one of the platform's new...