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Quick Tips
My Quick Review of the Fellow Ode 2 Coffee Grinder
by Kyle Burbank
A couple of weeks back, in my column on Fioney, I somewhat lamented a recent splurge purchase — not because I was necessarily upset with what I bought but what the process of doing so said about some of my personal finance failings. The item in question was the Fellow... 
Saving Money
Should You Buy, Lease, or Finance Your Next Smartphone?
by Kyle Burbank 4
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 essentially lease your device. Taking a page from the auto industry, you... 
Quick Tips
Bilt Has Seemingly Shut Down Rewards on Curve Transactions
by Kyle Burbank
Ya know, some weeks I really struggle to find a quick tip post to share. And then there are weeks like this that are so overflowing with news that I don't even know where to start. So, since I trust you've already read about the big news regarding Delta SkyMiles... 
Travel Tips
Travel Tuesday: Amex Centurion Lounge Coming to EWR in 2026
by Kyle Burbank
When I was a kid, my family would travel between Phoenix's Sky Harbor International Airport and Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey at least once per year. Because of this, I have plenty of distinct memories from both hubs — but especially EWR. I still think about the signs at... 
Quick Tips
3 Reasons Why I Just Shuffled My Streaming Subscriptions
by Kyle Burbank
This week, my wife and I made quite a few changes to our entertainment subscription accounts. Specifically, this "great streaming service shuffle" involved three different platforms and a credit card perk. But why? Follow along as I share with you why we made these moves and (hopefully) came out on... 
Quick Tips
Discover's Q4 5% Bonus Categories Are What You Probably Think They Are
by Kyle Burbank
In years past, Discover has announced its entire quarterly 5% bonus category calendar before the new year gets underway. Yet, starting with the first quarter of 2023, the card issuer has taken a different approach and, instead, only revealed one quarter at a time, with those unveilings happening one month...