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Check Your Email – You May Have Money From Equifax (Again)
by Kyle Burbank
In what feels like a lifetime ago at this point (2017), one of the three major credit bureaus in the United States, Equifax, experienced a massive data breach that impacted millions of consumers. A couple of years later, a class action lawsuit resulted in compensation payouts for thsoe that claimed…
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Go Brewing Non-Alcoholic Beer Subscription Review: The Pros and Cons
by Kyle Burbank
A few months ago, while visiting my wife's family in Ohio, I came across Go Brewing in the non-alcoholic beer section of a local grocery store. Upon trying their Not Just Another Story Double IPA (Now known as simply "The Story Double IPA"), I was blown away. When I got…
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Travel Tuesday: Donating Your Travel Currency on Giving Tuesday
by Kyle Burbank
Lest you think we're done with the retail holidays, today marks another — albeit quite different — one: Giving Tuesday. For those unaware, this is the day that emphasizes charitable donations over retail purchases. Actually, in addition to Giving Tuesday, today has also become known as Travel Tuesday (no relation…
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Black Friday Deals 2024: Offers on Products I’ve Reviewed
by Kyle Burbank
Last week, I looked at some of the Black Friday sales that were already underway for various products I've reviewed over the years. Well, while several of those deals are still in place, others have joined the party. So, with that, here are some of the discounts, special offers, and… Product Reviews
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Audible Premium Plus Review: What it Offers and is it Worth it?
by Kyle Burbank
A few years ago, after hearing commercials for the service for years, I finally decided to try out an Audible subscription. Granted, I had purchased individual audiobooks from the platform in the past but hadn't considered the membership. Cut to today and I've used Audible Premium Plus to download dozens… Personal Product Reviews
Cometeer Review: A Money-Saving Specialty Coffee Source?
by Kyle Burbank
My relationship with coffee has really evolved over the years. Like many people my age (presumably), my first experience with drinking coffee with any frequency came thanks to the Starbucks Carmel Macchiato. Yet, when I wasn’t drinking sickly sweet beverages like that, I’d drink my coffee black. Somewhere along the… Personal Product Reviews
Athletic Brewing Non-Alcoholic Beer Subscription Review
by Kyle Burbank
For as long as I can remember, I've had an odd aversion to alcohol. I distinctly remember running out of the room crying during the Pleasure Island scene of Pinocchio and the apparently famous Tiny Toon Adventures episode "One Beer" left me scarred for life. Whatever the reason for this,… Personal Product Reviews
Meal Delivery Services: Pros, Cons, and Comparisons
by Kyle Burbank 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… Personal Product Reviews
Carvana Review: My Experience Buying a Used Car Online (And From a Vending Machine)
by Kyle Burbank 3
Would you ever buy a car online without even getting so much as a test drive? To some, such a proposition sounds crazy — but that's exactly what my wife and I did a couple of weeks ago. After exploring options, securing financing, and arranging a trade in via Carvana's… Personal Product Reviews
Fi Smart Collar (Series 2) Review: Is it Worth It?
by Kyle Burbank
A few months ago, my wife and I expanded our family by adding a dog. And while I've already shared some of the expenses we've incurred since bringing Rigby home, I wanted to go more into detail about one item we purchased for her: a Fi Smart Collar. This is… Popular Posts
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JetBlue is Adding an In-Flight Feature I’ve Always Wanted
by Kyle Burbank
JetBlue is kind of going through some things right now. After trying to acquire Spirit Airlines for some reason, they now find themselves without a deal and without a plan forward. Well, that’s not totally true as they do have at least one plan — Blueprint by JetBlue. This week, the… YouTube Tips
What I Learned From Making YouTube Shorts for 30 Days in a Row
by Kyle Burbank
Last fall, I wrote about my experience making my very first YouTube Short. After crafting those initial few Shorts, I largely gave up on the format for whatever reason. But, when fellow creator Jeff Rose suggested a 30 Day Shorts Challenge, I decided to take him up on the idea…. Quick Tips
Allbirds Offering 30% Off Sale Ahead of Spring (Rainy) Season
by Kyle Burbank
One of my favorite shoe brands is having a sale. Currently, Allbirds is offering 30% off on a number of their shoes, including their water-resistant models. By using the code SPRING30 at check out, you can save 30% on “select styles” of shoes. Thankfully, “select styles” include both the Wool… Hotel Reviews
Travel Tuesday: Crockfords Las Vegas (Resorts World)
by Kyle Burbank
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… Side Hustles
Black Friday Deals 2024: Offers on Products I’ve Reviewed
by Kyle Burbank
Last week, I looked at some of the Black Friday sales that were already underway for various products I’ve reviewed over the years. Well, while several of those deals are still in place, others have joined the party. So, with that, here are some of the discounts, special offers, and… FinCon 2024 Recap: Returning to the Conference After 5 Years
by Kyle Burbank
It’s hard to believe but, prior to the last week, it had been five long years since I attended a FinCon event in person. After going to my first event in 2018, I attended the 2019 conference in Washington D.C. — and then, well, you know. Even though FinCon had… FinCon 2024: The 9 Sessions I’m Most Looking Forward To
by Kyle Burbank
In 2018, I attended my very first FinCon when the event was hosted in Orlando, Florida. The following year, I had an even better time staying on-site in Washington D.C. and left the conference excited to attend again in 2020… Okay, as you can probably imagine, that didn’t happen. Moreover,… YouTube Shorts Are Getting Longer – Is That a Good Thing?
by Kyle Burbank
On the surface, the premise of YouTube Shorts is fairly simple: vertical videos that are less than 60 seconds. However, the Shorts platform largely functions as its own ecosystem despite being a part of the main YouTube app. Now, the company is making some changes that reflect that reality —… Current Rewards (Current Music) iOS App Review
by Kyle Burbank
Some time ago, Instagram introduced me to an app called Current Rewards — also known as Current Music (and not to be confused with the neobanking app Current). For a time, I got pretty into it and even purchased the Mode Phone, which took the Current Rewards concept to a… #FinCon21 Recap: My Virtual Experience
by Kyle Burbank
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,… #FinCon21: My 11 Most Anticipated Presentations
by Kyle Burbank
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… FinCon X Recap: A Different Kind of FinCon
by Kyle Burbank
For most people, 2020 has left little to look forward to. If you’re anything like me, the year has been one canceled plan after another. That’s why I wasn’t at all surprised when the final decision not to hold FinCon 2020 in Long Beach, California was made. Yet, another announcement… 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… Pros and Cons of Using an iPad for Productivity
by Kyle Burbank 2
A few months ago, during a bout of the quarantine blues, I began watching a lot of videos about the iPad. Previously, while I thought such a device might be fun, I never really saw much of a need for it. That was until I started to see more people…