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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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Your Credit Card Info Better Be Up to Date to Keep Free Walmart+

by Kyle Burbank
Almost exactly two years ago, the American Express Platinum Card introduced a new perk that enabled cardholders to enjoy a free Walmart+ membership — and I've been using this perk since day one. As it turns out, after activating the benefit, all you have to do is charge your Platinum…
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How I Tricked a Subscription Into Finally Letting Me Cancel Online

by Kyle Burbank
Years ago, I signed up for a digital subscription to my local newspaper. This was not only a means of having access to paywalled stories but also just to support them. Well, since then, the price (like with most subscriptions these days) has continued to rise. Plus, an independent news…
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Travel Tuesday: Hyatt House Anaheim Hotel Review

by Kyle Burbank
After my stay in Indianapolis for this year's GenCon (and spending approximately 15 hours at home), I was off to Anaheim, California for D23. Since I'd be working the event and representing Laughing Place, my room was booked and paid for by my boss — which also meant that I didn't…
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You Can Now Turn Marriott Bonvoy Points Into Starbucks Stars

by Kyle Burbank
Last week, I covered how MGM Rewards and Marriott Bonvoy had launched their mutual point transfer feature (a mere six months after their partnership first rolled out). Well, now another Marriott Bonvoy pact is gaining a point conversion feature — and it's definitely not one I expected. Now, you can…
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Personal Product Reviews

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…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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….
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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…
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Solis’s Memorial Day Hotspot Sale is Perfect for Summer Travel

by Kyle Burbank
If you’re heading overseas this summer, you might find it helpful to have a mobile hotspot with global data at your disposal. So, in what is certainly no coincidence, Solis is having a Memorial Day Weekend sale. As a result, you can currently score discounted hotspots as well as data…
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Your Credit Card Info Better Be Up to Date to Keep Free Walmart+

by Kyle Burbank
Almost exactly two years ago, the American Express Platinum Card introduced a new perk that enabled cardholders to enjoy a free Walmart+ membership — and I’ve been using this perk since day one. As it turns out, after activating the benefit, all you have to do is charge your Platinum…

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…

Is Working for Yourself Really So Risky?

by Kyle Burbank 3
Does the thought of starting your own business or being otherwise self-employed scare the crap out of you? It would for me too…if I wasn’t already doing it. What’s more, my wife recently celebrated two years of the freelance life herself, meaning that neither of us has had a traditional…

Work from Home Tips for First-Timers

by Kyle Burbank 2
First things first: the world is a bit crazy right now (at least at the time I’m writing this). With the COVID-19 pandemic leading to city-wide quarantines in some areas and strongly recommended “social distancing” elsewhere, the lives of many have been directly impacted and severely changed. Among the adjustments…

FinCon 2019 Recap: 7 Things I Did Right and Wrong This Year

by Kyle Burbank 2
First the bad news: FinCon 2019 has come to a close (*le sigh*). But, looking on the bright side, this year’s event was a complete success in my book. In addition to seeing friends from last year and meeting new people, I left Washington D.C. with some great ideas as…
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Your Credit Card Info Better Be Up to Date to Keep Free Walmart+

by Kyle Burbank
Almost exactly two years ago, the American Express Platinum Card introduced a new perk that enabled cardholders to enjoy a free Walmart+ membership — and I've been using this perk since day one. As it turns out, after activating the benefit, all you have to do is charge your Platinum...

How I Tricked a Subscription Into Finally Letting Me Cancel Online

by Kyle Burbank
Years ago, I signed up for a digital subscription to my local newspaper. This was not only a means of having access to paywalled stories but also just to support them. Well, since then, the price (like with most subscriptions these days) has continued to rise. Plus, an independent news...

Travel Tuesday: Hyatt House Anaheim Hotel Review

by Kyle Burbank
After my stay in Indianapolis for this year's GenCon (and spending approximately 15 hours at home), I was off to Anaheim, California for D23. Since I'd be working the event and representing Laughing Place, my room was booked and paid for by my boss — which also meant that I didn't...

You Can Now Turn Marriott Bonvoy Points Into Starbucks Stars

by Kyle Burbank
Last week, I covered how MGM Rewards and Marriott Bonvoy had launched their mutual point transfer feature (a mere six months after their partnership first rolled out). Well, now another Marriott Bonvoy pact is gaining a point conversion feature — and it's definitely not one I expected. Now, you can...

Amex is Making a Small But Impactful Change to Its Uber Credits

by Kyle Burbank
One of the key perks of American Express Platinum and American Express Gold Cards is a monthly Uber/Uber Eats credit. As a Gold cardholder, you'll receive $10 a month in Uber Cash while Platinum customers can get $15 per month (plus an additional $20 in December to bring the total...