My Story

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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Side Hustles

Countdown to #FinCon19: My 11 Most Anticipated Presentations

by Kyle BurbankAug 22, 2019

In just a couple of weeks, I'll be heading to our nation's capital to witness the meeting of money and media. That's right, FinCon 2019 is just around the corner! With this being the second year I've had the chance to attend, part of me feels as though I'm basically...

Side Hustles

Teachable Creator Challenge: Looking Back at the Inaugural Event

by Kyle BurbankAug 21, 2019 3

The strangest thing happened this week: the kids in my neighborhood all headed back to school for some reason. If I didn't know better, I'd say that this meant that the summer was coming to a close. Well, if that's the case, then the Teachable Creator Challenge that kicked off...

Quick Tips

Knowing When to Jump Off of a Sinking Ship

by Kyle BurbankAug 16, 2019

Earlier this week, the subscription service Loot Crate announced it had filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and had been acquired. While the news made headlines — especially since the company was one of the country's fastest-growing — I honestly could have told you a few months ago this was going...

Quick Tips

As Digit Raises Its Fee, Try These Savings Options Instead

by Kyle BurbankAug 9, 2019 3

When I reviewed the automated savings app Digit a few months ago, my conclusion was the service was super clever, enjoyable, and effective but that the $2.99 fee was simply too high. Well, unfortunately, that steep price got even steeper recently as the app raised its monthly fee up to...

Side Hustles

Your First YouTube Video: 5 Things You'll Need

by Kyle BurbankAug 7, 2019 4

When YouTube first started, it set off a revolution. Suddenly, anyone could create a piece of content, make it available to the world almost instantly, and do it all for free. Despite that simplicity, the platform can still manage to intimidate some people and prevent them from uploading their videos....

Writing Tips

Blogging Tips for Writing Better Posts

by Kyle BurbankAug 5, 2019 4

As much as blogging is a learning experience, it can also be incredibly rewarding. Having people read, care about, be entertained by, and gain perspective from your writing is a feeling unlike any other. That's why putting your all into what you create for your blog is so important.