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

YouTube Beginner: 5 Things I’ve Learned So Far

by Kyle BurbankOct 30, 2017

Not too long ago, I decided to take the dive and start my own YouTube channel. At the time, my wife and I bought a new camera for our endeavor along with a microphone and, since then, we’ve also purchased a couple of softbox lights to add to our makeshift...

Quick Tips

The New Uber Visa — Your Next Credit Card?

by Kyle BurbankOct 27, 2017

I'm not sure I need another credit card (it especially pains me to want a new card right after I froze my credit), but I'm being 100% honest in telling you I'm strongly considering this new Uber Visa. With impressive point categories, seemingly simple redemption, some added perks, and no...

Writing Tips

Podcast: Laying Out Your Self-Published Book with InDesign

by Kyle BurbankOct 24, 2017

If you're self-publishing a book, one element you may be inclined to gloss over is the book's layout. This is likely because many assume that the words themselves are the only important aspect of any book and that the rest is just fluff. Although it's true that no bad book...

Quick Tips

A Starbucks Bingo Strategy Guide

by Kyle BurbankOct 20, 2017

A few months ago, I shared how my love of Teavana helped me score several free drinks at Starbucks. Well, since then, the Seattle company has announced that they will be shuttering each and every one of their Teavana stores in the coming months. Through my tears, I've continued to...

Travel Tips

5 Clever Tips for Avoiding Fees & Saving Money While Traveling

by Kyle BurbankOct 19, 2017 4

Whenever you’re booking a trip, it can be easy to forget about all of the fees and expenses you’ll face when it’s time to do your traveling. Whether it’s hotels charging for WiFi and tempting you with their minibar, airlines tacking on charges for checked luggage, credit cards hitting you...

Quick Tips

What's the Best Free Credit Score Site?

by Kyle BurbankOct 13, 2017

Just over a year ago, when I finally got around to checking my credit score for the first time, my initial destination for this information was Credit Karma. Why? Probably because they advertise on television so I knew exactly where to head. Since then, I've become aware of a couple...