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Here's What Happens When Allegiant Air Cancels Your Flight
by Kyle Burbank
I've written several times about Allegiant Air. Since flying them for the first time in 2018, my wife and I have taken several subsequent trips with them thanks to direct flights to places like Orlando, Los Angeles, and Las Vegas as well as their super low fares. While our experiences... Side Hustles
In the Interest of Transparency: My Personal Finances and Approach to Money
by Kyle Burbank 3
When I first started writing about personal finance, it's safe to say that I didn't really know what I was doing. That's why I mostly took the approach of sharing what I was learning in regards to finance as well as sharing experiences I had already acquired. Additionally, I've often... Quick Tips
Two Current Amex Offers That Essentially Amount to Free Stuff
by Kyle Burbank
It's now been nearly a year since I decided to apply for the American Express Platinum card. Of course, the landscape is quite a bit different now than it was at the time when I was looking forward to all those airport lounges I'd get to visit. Despite this, as... Quick Tips
American Express is Currently Rewarding Cardholders Who Shop Small
by Kyle Burbank
Every November the past few years retailers and restaurants across the country have celebrated Small Business Saturday. Starting in the vein of Black Friday and other post-Thanksgiving Day shopping holidays, Small Business Saturday has grown into its own event and helped local entrepreneurs get some extra attention. Funny enough, while... Quick Tips
Sniffing Out a Website Scam
by Kyle Burbank
A few weeks ago, I wrote an entire post dedicated to cool items I've discovered thanks to Instagram ads. However, this week my wife and I had a slightly different experience on the platform — one that almost led us right into a potential scam. To set the stage without... Quick Tips
Why I Just Paid $550 for a Credit Card
by Kyle Burbank
Since starting this blog, I've made plenty of proclamations. For one, I've stated that I didn't need any more credit cards on several occasions, only to eventually open an Uber Visa and, more recently, an Apple Card. Similarly, I've also stated that I wasn't sold on the idea of having... Saving Money
6 Smart Ways to Save Money When Dining Out
by Kyle Burbank 4
Sure dining out may not be the most frugal option in most cases, but there's nothing wrong with splurging once in a while. Additionally, if you want to enjoy a night out without feeling guilty about your spending, there are several efforts you can make to save money on your... Quick Tips
When Should You Book Your Flight?
by Kyle Burbank
While setting off on a vacation is typically a relaxing experience, booking travel can actually be quite stressful. Among the many reasons for this revolves around the ever-changing prices of airline tickets. Unlike most retail situations where items go on sale, return to normal price, and eventually come back down... Saving Money
20 Genuinely Fun and Frugal Activities (and 5 Traps to Avoid)
by Kyle Burbank 4
Just because you’re trying to be thrifty doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy life — it’s all about getting the most out of your entertainment dollar. From free events to small splurges that lead to big fun, there are plenty of ways activities that fit into the thrifty lifestyle. Checkout these...