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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Is This the Underrated Travel Card of the Summer?
by Kyle Burbank 5
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Starbucks Unveils Prepaid Alternative to Its Rewards Credit Card
by Kyle Burbank 15
In partnership with Chase, Starbucks has just unveiled the Starbucks Rewards Visa Prepaid Card. That's right — this isn't a credit card, it's a debit card. While it might not offer the same level of Starbucks savings as the regular Rewards Visa, there are some notable perks to this prepaid card that may actually be...
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Squeeze.com Could Save You Time When Comparing Plan Pricing
by Kyle Burbank
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You'll Soon Be Able to Freeze Your Credit Reports for Free
by Kyle Burbank
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Earning Uber Credits with Visa Local Offers
by Kyle Burbank 4
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What You Need to Know About IKEA's New Credit Card
by Kyle Burbank
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You Can Now Buy Tires on Amazon and Have Them Installed at Sears
by Kyle Burbank
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Delta Now Allows You to Cash Out Miles for Gift Cards
by Kyle Burbank
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This Deal Makes Splurging on Summer Concert Tickets More Affordable
by Kyle Burbank
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Plenti Announces It's Ending This Summer — Use Your Points Now!
by Kyle Burbank
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Headed Overseas? New Study Finds the Best Times to Book Flights
by Kyle Burbank
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More Data Breaches Mean More Chances Your Info is Out There
by Kyle Burbank
Featured Articles
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...