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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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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...

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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...

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Walmart+ Has Launched Its Own Travel Portal with Rewards

by Kyle BurbankJul 28, 2023

In 2020, Walmart announced a subscription service called Walmart+. At the time, it was largely viewed as an attempt to replicate and compete with Amazon's popular Prime program. And while the free shipping and delivery perks of Walmart+ remain a major draw for some, the service has continued to add...

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Travel Tuesday: Suavs Zilker Travel Shoes Review

by Kyle BurbankJul 25, 2023

There's a certain danger in establishing myself as someone who reviews products. Despite also being a personal finance writer, I can't tell you how many times I've seen ads for items on Instagram and thought "I should buy that to review." In some cases, I can shake off this feeling...

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There's More Bad News for Streaming Service Subscribers

by Kyle BurbankJul 21, 2023

The past few months have not been too friendly to cord-cutters and other consumers who rely on streaming services for their entertainment. Between crack-downs on password sharing, content being removed without any warning, and other annoyances, the value these platforms provide has undoubtedly taken a hit. Alas, it seems the...

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I Don't Remember the Last Time I Paid for a Haircut

by Kyle BurbankJul 14, 2023

You saw the headline — so let me just assure you that it's true. I realized this week that it must have been at least a decade since I walked into a barber (or so much as a Great Clips) and paid for a professional haircut. There are a couple...