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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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“Writing the Damn Book” Review

by Kyle Burbank
Nearly three years ago this month, I officially completed my first book The E-Ticket Life. What started with sporadic and, for lack of a better term, unfocused writing sessions had become more structured in the weeks leading up that magical moment, enabling me to cross that finish line. Of course, establishing that...
Travel Tips

My Top Tips for Working While Traveling

by Kyle Burbank 6
One of the best things about being self-employed is the ability to travel wherever I want and being able to get my work done along the way. That said, the key to being productive while on the road is planning ahead and making sure you have everything you need.
Quick Tips

Headed Overseas? New Study Finds the Best Times to Book Flights

by Kyle Burbank
Looking to do some international travel? Well a new report not only tells you when is the best time of year to fly to various destinations around the world but also when you should book your flight for the best deals.
Quick Tips

More Data Breaches Mean More Chances Your Info is Out There

by Kyle Burbank
In this day and age, it's probably safe to assume that your personal data is actually anything but safe. This week brought news of two more major data breaches: one involving the popular app Under Armor-owned app My Fitness Pal and the other affecting Panera customers who used the company's...
Quick Tips

GasBuddy Partners with Sears Shop Your Way to Offer Rewards

by Kyle Burbank
Shop Your Way members who use Pay with GasBuddy can earn $.30 per gallon in CASHBACK points for fill-ups made in the first 60 days and $.15 per gallon in points after that. Alternatively, non-Shop Your Way customers can earn $.10 per gallon off their first purchase and $.05 cents...
Writing Tips

Book Reviews: Why You Need Them and Tips for Getting Them

by Kyle Burbank 6
Whether you're preparing to launch your book or trying to keep the momentum going, earning reviews can go a long way in helping the success of your title. Follow these steps to get more book reviews and ultimately increase your sales.
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Starbucks' Summer Game is Back and You Could Score Free Stars

by Kyle Burbank
I feel as though I'm kind of going back to my roots with this week's Quick Tip: discussing a new Starbucks promotion. If you're newer to my site, pre-pandemic, my wife and I would go to Starbucks every weekend as a means of hanging out with our favorite baristas, enjoying...

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by Kyle Burbank
Late last year, word came down that the app Bumped — which allowed customers to earn stock in the companies they made purchases from — was shutting down. As bummed as I was at the time, it turns out that this announcement would only be the start of my troubles....

Travel Tuesday: Understanding Chase's New Sapphire Lounge

by Kyle Burbank
When Chase announced that it was opening a number of airport lounges in partnership with The Club, there were several questions I and others had. At the top of the list, with The Club being a staple of Priority Pass membership, it seemed fair to assume that those with Priority...

TD Bank Has a Pretty Dumb New Idea for a Credit Card Product

by Kyle Burbank
Doing what I do, I've seen several new credit card products come down the pike in recent years. Some of these are fairly boring (like 2% flat rate cards — they have a use but they're not exciting), others as more interesting but not for me (see: Ness Card), and...

Buying a MacBook Pro in 2023: The Challenges and Tips for Saving

by Kyle Burbank
In 2004, I began my freshman year of college. During my first week, I realized that I needed a laptop that I could use to take notes in class, do homework on, and make dorm life more bearable in between. When I went to the school bookstore, I learned that...