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Frugal Fun with Friends: Turning TV into a Social Event

by Kyle Burbank
Having a great time doesn't have to cost you a fortune. Turning television watching into an interactive social event is a perfect example. So, instead of spending a small fortune to take on the town, I prefer to place my (non-monetary) bets, head to a friend's house, and turn on...
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Are You Neglecting This Credit Card Cash Back Opportunity?

by Kyle Burbank
Controversial opinion: credit cards are great! Well, more accurately, rewards credit cards are great when used properly and responsibly. In fact, my wife and I have saved literally hundreds of dollars just by paying attention to what cards we're using to pay for certain goods and then paying down our...
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Moving? You Might Need to Tell Your Current State... Or Else

by Kyle Burbank
So, while you're making truck arrangements, finding housing, and getting your address info updated, you may want to take a minute to familiarize yourself with your current states laws before you go. In our case, had we been proactive instead of relying on our past (apparently incomparable) experiences, we could...
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Cargo Adds Cash-Free "Minibars" to Rideshare Vehicles

by Kyle Burbank
Cargo really does sound like a win for everyone involved. Not only does it provide a service to both drivers and passengers but also does so in a nonintrusive and arguably elegant way. So, if you're a rideshare driver looking to improve your passengers' experience and perhaps make a little...
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Android Pay's Latest Expansion Could Be Your Ticket to the Movies

by Kyle Burbank
If you're an Android user and looking to catch some of the big summer blockbusters like Spider-Man: Homecoming, War for the Planet of the Apes, or Dunkirk, save yourself a couple of bucks by taking advantage of this Fandago/Android Pay promotion while it lasts.
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Uber Just Upped Your Side Hustle Earning Potential

by Kyle Burbank
If you've ever considered starting a side hustle and driving for Uber, now may be the perfect time to get on board. Uber is introducing in-app tips, which may prove a boon for upping your earning potential as a driver.
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Starbucks' Summer Game is Back and You Could Score Free Stars

by Kyle Burbank
I feel as though I'm kind of going back to my roots with this week's Quick Tip: discussing a new Starbucks promotion. If you're newer to my site, pre-pandemic, my wife and I would go to Starbucks every weekend as a means of hanging out with our favorite baristas, enjoying...
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Cutting Your Loses: My Brokerage Battle and How I Finally Fixed It

by Kyle Burbank
Late last year, word came down that the app Bumped — which allowed customers to earn stock in the companies they made purchases from — was shutting down. As bummed as I was at the time, it turns out that this announcement would only be the start of my troubles....
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Travel Tuesday: Understanding Chase's New Sapphire Lounge

by Kyle Burbank
When Chase announced that it was opening a number of airport lounges in partnership with The Club, there were several questions I and others had. At the top of the list, with The Club being a staple of Priority Pass membership, it seemed fair to assume that those with Priority...
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TD Bank Has a Pretty Dumb New Idea for a Credit Card Product

by Kyle Burbank
Doing what I do, I've seen several new credit card products come down the pike in recent years. Some of these are fairly boring (like 2% flat rate cards — they have a use but they're not exciting), others as more interesting but not for me (see: Ness Card), and...