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Save Money and Remember the Good Times with Practical Souvenirs

by Kyle Burbank 2
Whenever I'm traveling, there's always some temptation to spend money on souvenirs. This could mean bringing home little gifts for some of my friends, buying merchandise specific to some of the sights I've seen (this is especially a problem during my Disney Parks trips), or splurging on other items that...
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This Oddly-Named Site Could Save You Big Money on Amazon

by Kyle Burbank 3
For many consumers, Amazon is nothing short of a godsend. With just about everything you could ever need being sold along with lightning quick shipping available in most cases, and typically great prices, it's really no wonder that the online shopping destination has grown into the behemoth its become. However,...
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How an Expired Credit Card Can Wreak Havoc on Your Holiday

by Kyle Burbank
Let me be completely transparent for a moment here — coming up with a quick tip to share on a weekly basis isn't always easy. There have been more than a handful of Fridays where I find myself pacing my apartment trying to decide what little nugget of knowledge I...
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With Summer Ending, Leave a Buffer in Your Budget

by Kyle Burbank 3
Summer may not be over just yet but, thankfully, the end is now in sight. For many areas, this year was a scorcher, with multiple rounds of sustained heat waves testing your endurance and your air conditioner. Speaking of A/C, with the constant need to pump cool air in your...
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I've Been Wasting Money on Toothpaste — Have You?

by Kyle Burbank
Ever since I was placed in the "gifted" class in elementary school, I've liked to pretend that I was at least a bit smarter than the average bear. And yet, every few years, something occurs that smashes my premise and shows me how dumb I really am — like when...
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One (Ridiculous) Way We Save Money on Road Trips

by Kyle Burbank
It seems like just last week my wife and I were driving across the country for a week in Delaware. Oh wait, that was last week. Following a brief few days home, this morning finds us in the Great Smoky Mountains of Tennessee after a 10+ hour drive. While the...
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The Starbucks For Life Game is Back - How to Get Free Plays

by Kyle Burbank
Folks, it is time for yet another Starbucks promotional game. From now through December 31st, customers have a chance to win Starbucks for life via the game called, uh, Starbucks For Life. And, like other Starbucks promotions in this vein (such as the Summer Game or Bingo), you don't actually...
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Travel Tuesday: Donating Your Travel Currency on Giving Tuesday

by Kyle Burbank
Lest you think we're done with the retail holidays, today marks another — albeit quite different — one: Giving Tuesday. For those unaware, this is the day that emphasizes charitable donations over retail purchases. Incidentally, while travelers and credit card customers may earn various loyalty points and miles from their...
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Black Friday Deals 2023: Offers on Products I’ve Reviewed

by Kyle Burbank
Well, it’s Black Friday once again. And while I've had some harsh words about this "holiday" in the past, I've learned to embrace the online component of if as I tend to be able to score a discount on items I was planning to buy anyway. On that note, I've...
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Travel Tuesday: Sleeper Hold Travel Pillow Review

by Kyle Burbank
Earlier this year, I shared how I had contributed to a Kickstarter campaign for a new travel product. Well, just a couple of months later, that item arrived at my door: the Sleeper Hold travel pillow. As luck would have it, soon after the pillow's arrival, I ended up taking...