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Meal Delivery Services: Pros, Cons, and Comparisons

by Kyle BurbankJun 16, 2022 3

Sometimes a simple idea can really take off, leading others to put their own twist on it and flood the market. That's pretty much exactly what's happened with meal delivery services — also known as meal kit subscriptions. These plans allow you to select from a list of recipe options...

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6 Tips for Saving Money When Buying Electronics

by Kyle BurbankMay 5, 2022

There's no doubt that technology and electronics play a bigger role in our lives now more than ever before. Because of this, many of us find ourselves in the market for new tech on a fairly frequent basis. Whether it's a new phone, computer, tablet, camera, smartwatch, drone, or whatever...

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Save Money on Bank Fees with These Online-Only Banks

by Kyle BurbankMar 10, 2022 5

It’s no secret that many Americans have a complicated relationship with banks. In many ways, they may just seem like a necessary evil people put up with for convenience's sake. As a result, consumers tend to grin and bear it with the various fees they’re charged on a monthly basis....

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Should You Buy, Lease, or Finance Your Next Smartphone?

by Kyle BurbankJul 15, 2021 4

Remember a few years ago when you thought that friend of yours who always had the latest model iPhone was crazy for spending that much? That’s changed in recent years as carriers and others now allow you to essentially lease your device. Taking a page from the auto industry, you...

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Is it Worth Opening a Credit Card Just For the Bonus?

by Kyle BurbankJun 10, 2021 2

Over the past several years, my interest in credit card rewards has grown tremendously. As this has happened, I've also backtracked on a couple of positions I held earlier on. A key example of this evolution is how I went from thinking I'd never want a credit card that charged...

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The Lucrative Amex Offers I've Used So Far ($800+)

by Kyle BurbankMay 5, 2021

It’s now been about a year and a half since I took the plunge and decided to apply for the Platinum Card from American Express. Since then, I’ve been making use of plenty of the card’s perks, from the included credits to the hotel status and airport lounge access —...