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...

Latest Posts

Travel Tips

5 Ways You're Wasting Money When Traveling

by Kyle BurbankJul 5, 2018 8

Traveling the world can be enlightening, enriching, thrilling, and treasured. However, one thing it rarely is is cheap. Part of conundrum can be attributed to the high costs of airline tickets and accommodations, while some of the extra expenses can actually be traced back to mistakes we're making as travelers....

Quick Tips

Your "Fat" Checking Account: How Money Hang-Ups Could be Costing You

by Kyle BurbankJun 29, 2018

Who doesn't love logging into their checking account and seeing that there's actually a sizeable amount of money in it? Heck, I sure remember the first time all of my bills were paid and there was still a comma in my balance total. Having such an experience after working hard...

Writing Tips

Blogging Tips: 5 Helpful Hints for Generating and Executing Article Ideas

by Kyle BurbankJun 28, 2018 6

Take it from someone with a personal finance site of his own and another weekly column to boot, coming up with article idea for your blog isn't always easy. There have certainly been times when I've paced the halls of my apartment, struggling to land on any sort of inspiration...

Quick Tips

Is This the Underrated Travel Card of the Summer?

by Kyle BurbankJun 22, 2018 5

With the longest day of the year now behind us, it is finally officially summer. For many, that also means it's time for a vacation. As a result, lately I've encountered several articles sharing their lists of the top travel credit cards. Seeing as I like to think of myself both...

Quick Tips

Starbucks Unveils Prepaid Alternative to Its Rewards Credit Card

by Kyle BurbankJun 15, 2018 15

So is this new Starbucks Rewards Visa Prepaid Card worth it? In short, maybe. If you're somehow not already a Starbucks Gold Cardholder but shop there with any frequency, getting automatic status is a great thing.

Saving Money

6 Smart Ways to Save Money When Dining Out

by Kyle BurbankJun 14, 2018 4

Sure dining out may not be the most frugal option in most cases, but there's nothing wrong with splurging once in a while. Additionally, if you want to enjoy a night out without feeling guilty about your spending, there are several efforts you can make to save money on your...