My Story

Hi. My name is Kyle Burbank and I’m a Millennial. Yes, I say this like it’s some sort of healing admission given the bad rap my generation has endured in recent years. You know — the talk about how anyone under 35 is lazy, entitled, and doesn’t even know how...

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Quick Tips

Bilt Mastercard Adds a New (And Not Great) Redemption Option

by Kyle BurbankAug 25, 2023

It looks as though my monthly Bilt Mastercard update is coming a bit early this time. Although we'll need to wait a few more days to see what the company has up its sleeve for September's Rent Day, the platform has added a much-requested (including by me in my review)...

Money Milestones

Did We Wait Too Long to Buy a House?

by Kyle BurbankAug 23, 2023

Back in 2016 — about a year after we relocated from Los Angeles, California to Springfield, Missouri — I wrote about how my wife and I were starting to think about buying a home and how we were dipping our proverbial toes into the process. Since then, we've gone up and...

Quick Tips

Amex (Sadly) Just Closed a Major Loophole with the Platinum Card

by Kyle BurbankAug 18, 2023

Over the past few years, you wouldn't have to look far to find anecdotes regarding overcrowding at airport lounges. While these spots are meant to be exclusive getaways for frequent fliers or other fancy people, the availability of premium credit cards that offer lounge access as a perk have seemingly...

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YouTube is Changing Some of Its Clickable Link Practices Soon

by Kyle BurbankAug 11, 2023

With spam and even phishing links running rampant on the YouTube platform, the site has announced some sizable changes to combat the problem. Unfortunately, some of these adjustments could impact how creators currently link affiliates, sponsors, their own websites, and more. First, effective August 10th, the social media icon links...

Travel Tips

Travel Tuesday: Conrad Indianapolis Hotel Review

by Kyle BurbankAug 8, 2023

Last week, after years and dozens of times driving through it, I finally had the chance to spend some time in Indianapolis, Indiana. What brought me to town was Gen Con — a gaming convention that I was covering for my other work. But, of course, this also gave me...

Quick Tips

Robinhood Now Offers 3% IRA Match — If You're a Gold Customer

by Kyle BurbankAug 4, 2023

The stock trading app Robinhood is once again looking to spur sign-ups for its Robinhood Gold service. While the app itself is free, Gold comes at a cost of $5. However, this membership tier has steadily been gaining benefits in recent months. Now, the newest power of Robinhood Gold is...