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 to really be an adult? While I strongly resent that generalization, I have to say that I've certainly made a few mistakes along the way myself, especially when it comes to finance.
It's only been a few months since I took the plunge and decided to apply for the Platinum Card from American Express. Since then, I've been making use of plenty of the card's perks, from the included credits to the hotel status and airport lounge access. Among the other ways...
For the past several years, Delta has been my carrier of choice for the majority of my travels. Sure, I've occasionally flown Allegiant thanks to some of the better direct routes from Springfield — but other than that, it's been Delta. Thus, I was excited to hear that the airline...
This morning, I woke up to news that SuperShuttle — the well-known van service that carries passengers to and from numerous airports across the country — would be throwing in the towel before 2020 rolls around. According to reports, the last rides will take place on December 31st, while those...
Sure the year may have just started, but you deserve a vacation. Thankfully, with some planning, budgeting, and a few tricks along the way, your dream trip is within your reach. So where will your travels take you in 2019?
A few months back, I wrote a post for Dyer News looking at the growing number of apps and other FinTechs that had introduced a debit card of their own. Well, since then, even more startups have jumped in on the trend, while others have expanded the features of their...
It’s crazy to think that, just a few years ago, the term “blog” was just a strange word that few fully understood. Today there are blogs for just about any topic or niche you could conceive of and a diverse array of talented writers producing content for an equally diverse...
When my wife and I moved to Springfield, Missouri almost exactly four years ago, one of the selling points (or at least what kept it in the running) was that there was a nearby airport that served a number of destinations. Unfortunately, while it is convenient, flying out of such...
Remember a few years ago when you thought that friend of yours who always had the latest model iPhone was crazy for spending that much? That’s changed in recent years as carriers and others now allow you to lease your device. Taking a page from the auto industry, you have...
After shopping at Aldi for the past three years or so, it’s easy to see why this discount grocery chain is currently undergoing a sizable expansion. Thanks to some clever efficiency measures, great deals, and tasty private-label goods, Aldi has grown to become one of my favorite places to shop.
As a one-time eBay obsessor, I've been using PayPal for quite a long time. However, that usage has seemingly increased as of late — even in the face of competition from Apple, Venmo, Square Cash, and others. While I can't quite explain what's been leading me to click that PayPal button...
So is this new Starbucks Rewards Visa Prepaid Card worth it? In short, maybe. If you're somehow not already a Starbucks Gold Cardholder but shop there with any frequency, getting automatic status is a great thing.