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Your "Fat" Checking Account: How Money Hang-Ups Could be Costing You

by Kyle Burbank
Who doesn't love logging into their checking account and seeing that there's actually a sizeable amount of money in it? Heck, I sure remember the first time all of my bills were paid and there was still a comma in my balance total. Having such an experience after working hard...
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Is This the Underrated Travel Card of the Summer?

by Kyle Burbank 5
With the longest day of the year now behind us, it is finally officially summer. For many, that also means it's time for a vacation. As a result, lately I've encountered several articles sharing their lists of the top travel credit cards. Seeing as I like to think of myself both...
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Starbucks Unveils Prepaid Alternative to Its Rewards Credit Card

by Kyle Burbank 15
So is this new Starbucks Rewards Visa Prepaid Card worth it? In short, maybe. If you're somehow not already a Starbucks Gold Cardholder but shop there with any frequency, getting automatic status is a great thing.
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Squeeze.com Could Save You Time When Comparing Plan Pricing

by Kyle Burbank
When I first came across the recently-launched site Squeeze, I was a bit skeptical. After all, comparing well-worn territories such as loans and auto insurance didn't seem that groundbreaking to me. However, upon further inspection, I found a set of features on Squeeze that could save you a significant amount...
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You'll Soon Be Able to Freeze Your Credit Reports for Free

by Kyle Burbank
Remember a few months ago when Equifax divulged that it had experienced a security breach, exposing millions of Americans' data? One of the most annoying parts about that whole ordeal was that those looking to take proactive measures such as freezing their credit were met with fees to do so....
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Earning Uber Credits with Visa Local Offers

by Kyle Burbank 4
So if you like free money and take at least the occasional Uber ride (or place Uber Eats orders), I'd say it's definitely worth looking in their Visa Local Offers program and earning some credits of your own.
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Travel Tuesday: Caption by Hyatt Memphis Hotel Review

by Kyle Burbank
A few weeks ago, I had the chance to visit Memphis, Tennessee. Despite driving through the city a few times, this was my first proper visit (albeit one that was quite short). To mark the occasion, I decided to look for something that was convenient for me but that also...
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Hilton is Offering Double Points on Hotel Stays This Summer

by Kyle Burbank
Hilton is making it easy to earn bonus points on hotel stays this summer. For stays from May 2nd to September 2nd, Hilton Honors members can earn 2x points. All you need to do is register on the Hilton site and you'll be good to go. Of course, you will...
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2024 Solis 5G Mobile Hotspot Review

by Kyle Burbank
For years, I've been a regular user of Solis mobile hotspots and have used them for several international trips (and some domestic). Of course, as the years have gone on, my Solis 1 device has grown a bit old. While it still works just fine, it has been discontinued and...
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2024 Solis WiFi Hotspot Review: Using the Skyroam Solis Lite Overseas

by Kyle Burbank 12
As someone who regularly “workations” and relies on a solid Internet connection to be productive while traveling, it’s kind of crazy that I went without a WiFi hotspot for so long. That’s mostly because I had never come across a particular device that jumped out at me.  Well, that was...