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.

Binji app and credit card

Binji's Card Consolidation Sounds Awesome, But Take a Closer Look

by Kyle BurbankMay 31, 2019 3

They also confirmed to another Twitter user that category-specific rewards would not work with their product. So not only are you potentially missing rewards you'd be entitled to by using your card normally but are also paying an extra 3%?! That's a "no" from me, dawg. Look, I don't mean to tear Binji down here,...

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Considering Roboadvisors: The Pros and Cons

by Kyle BurbankMay 24, 2019 4

Opening My First "Real" Brokerage Account (And the Mistake I Already Made)

by Kyle BurbankMay 17, 2019 2

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Roasting Marshmallows: Following My FIRE Flirtation

by Kyle BurbankMay 10, 2019 2

T-Mobile Money card and app

T-Mobile's New Bank Account Offers Customers Up to 4% APY

by Kyle BurbankApr 26, 2019 1

travel postcard

TouchNote App Makes For Frugal and Fun Travel Souvenirs

by Kyle BurbankApr 19, 2019 5

Mandalorian screenshot

Disney+ May Just Get You to Quit Cable (or Netflix)

by Kyle BurbankApr 12, 2019

Apple Pay screenshots

How Apple Pay Saved My Butt in Hong Kong

by Kyle BurbankApr 5, 2019 2

Aple Card Wallet screenshot

Is Apple's Upcoming Credit Card Worth Adding to Your Wallet?

by Kyle BurbankMar 29, 2019 2

Walmart is Officially Killing Off Its Savings Catcher Feature

by Kyle BurbankMar 22, 2019

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Talking Money Can Be Contagious

by Kyle BurbankMar 15, 2019

What is Rakuten

Ebates is Rebranding to Rakuten — But Don't Panic

by Kyle BurbankMar 8, 2019

Featured Articles

How Utilization Impacts Your Credit Scores: My Real-Life Example

by Kyle BurbankJun 5, 2026

You may already know that Credit Utilization is the second-largest factor FICO considers when determining your credit score. Specifically, it makes up 30% of your score, topped only by Payment History at 35%. But what does that look like in practice? Well, I recently got the "opportunity" to see firsthand. In April, I elected to...

Travel Tuesday: Allbirds Weatherproof Hightops - How They Compare to Mizzles

by Kyle BurbankJun 2, 2026

As I've mentioned more than a few times before, after purchasing a pair of water-resistant Allbirds Runner-Up Mizzles a few years back, they quickly became my go-to travel shoe. That's because they're not only comfortable but also help protect my feet from wet weather while on the road (there are few things I hate more...

This New Hardshell Carry-On Luggage Option Has My Attention

by Kyle BurbankJun 1, 2026

Welcome back to another Quick Tip — and the latest edition of our occasional, unofficial series Things Kyle Wants to Buy. When I returned from my most recent trip, for some reason, I had hardshell luggage on my mind. That's strange because my current soft-sided luggage has served me well and, moreover, I've traditionally not...

Would it Be Wrong to Try This Potential Free Checked Bag Trick?

by Kyle BurbankMay 22, 2026

I don't remember the last time I paid for a checked bag on a plane. Granted. I've paid for carry-ons while flying Allegiant — but, in the cases where I have elected to check a bag in recent years, it's been a free gate check since I occasionally volunteer to part with my bag early...