Let me cut to the chase: this week, my YouTube channel officially surpassed 10,000 subscribers. This is something I never really expected when I launched my channel a few years back and, while I'm not one to wrap my self-worth up in such metrics, I am incredibly proud of this...
A couple of months ago, I reached what I think is a YouTuber milestone: I completed my first brand deal. Okay, "brand deal" sounds very influencer-y, but I did make my first sponsored video. Previously, I'd made a handful of videos about products or services I'd received for free (but...
And just like that, another FinCon is in the books. As I mentioned in my preview, although this year marked the return to an in-person event (taking place in Austin, Texas), I made the last-minute decision to go virtual. Of course, with approximately 20% of conference attendees choosing this option,...
For weeks, today has been on my calendar as the day I was going to dive into the FinCon 21 schedule in order to prepare my annual look at the panels and presentations I was most looking forward to. Ironically, today also ended up being the day I canceled my...
It's hard to believe that I've now been creating YouTube videos for more than four years. What's even crazier is that my channel has garnered more than 1.6 million views in that time! I share this not to brag but because I honestly just learned this information. Since starting my...
When I started creating videos for YouTube, I quickly fell into a format that finds me on camera to introduce a section while filling out the rest with images and clips. While this has worked well for my app reviews and other finance topics overall, there are some limitations —...
If you're headed out on a summer road trip, you may be looking for some peace of mind in regards to what happens should you find yourself stranded on the highway. Enter T-Mobile with its latest "On Us" perk. While the telecom has previously provided customers with access to streaming...
Unlike some in my generation, I'm not one to get too worked up about a metal credit card. While they are admittedly pretty cool and I happen to have a few, I don't see them as a "flex" or feel the need to show them off. However, Delta has just...
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...
You're not going to believe this but, recently, my wife and I spent more time in Las Vegas. Having returned, it's now time to continue my ongoing Las Vegas Content Bonanza™. Today, I'll be taking a look at the Crockfords hotel located at the new Resorts World complex on the...