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.

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WalletHub Ranks Delta as Top Frequent Flyer Program
by Kyle Burbank 2
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Aspiration Announces New Online Accounts, Features
by Kyle Burbank 5
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Is Attempting Your Own Taxes Worth It?
by Kyle Burbank 2
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Is it Time to Jump Off the Wells Fargo Wagon?
by Kyle Burbank 2
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Why I'm Switching to T-Mobile
by Kyle Burbank 2
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Parallel Profits: Is it a Potential Side Hustle Opportunity?
by Kyle Burbank 3
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Make a Mistake Booking Your Flight? There May Still Be Hope
by Kyle Burbank 2
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How to Find the Best Starbucks Locations on the Las Vegas Strip
by Kyle Burbank
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I Bought a Mattress in a Box — How's It Working Out for Me?
by Kyle Burbank 2
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Save Extra Cash by Stacking Offers from Multiple Apps
by Kyle Burbank 3
When I first started writing about personal finance a couple of years back, I never would have expected to be reviewing so many money-saving apps and tools — or that so many would even exist. Well, as it turns out, there are now dozens of helpful services that can help you snag great deals. But...
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My All-Profit Casino Adventures (Or How I Made $25 Without Technically Gambling)
by Kyle Burbank
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Robinhood's Upcoming Checking & Savings Account Looks to Make a Splash
by Kyle Burbank
It's now been about a year since I first started using the free investing app Robinhood. In that time, I've been able to purchase shares of The Walt Disney Company, earn a free share of Sprint for referring a friend, and (unfortunately, at the moment) trade cryptocurrency. As much as I've enjoyed using the app,...
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How Utilization Impacts Your Credit Scores: My Real-Life Example
by Kyle Burbank
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 Burbank
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 Burbank
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 Burbank
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...