Financial Advice for a Changing World
Credit Score Reviews by Kyle Burbank
Years ago, while watching YouTube’s Philip DeFranco Show, I was introduced to the Cred.ai Unicorn card and was instantly intrigued. Later that same day, I decided to apply for a card of my own. Since then, surprisingly, the app and card have stayed pretty much the same — but is that a bad thing?
Credit Card News by Kyle Burbank
As the new year approaches, Bilt Rewards has laid out a series of changes coming to its credit cards. About Bilt’s Credit Card Updates: Bilt is getting ready for some major adjustments to its credit card offerings. Ahead of that, though, the company has announced some changes that are effective immediately. Now, Bilt Cash will…
FinTech News by Kyle Burbank
After teasing a change on social media, the neobanking app Current has announced an update to its Paycheck Advance feature. About Current’s Paycheck Advance Increase: Following an update, Current customers will now be able to request an even larger advance on their paychecks using the platform. Now, users can qualify for up to $1,000 from…
Credit Card News by Kyle Burbank
American Express is expanding its Amex Travel portal with a new partnership. About the American Express-Airbnb Partnership: Airbnb is coming to Amex Travel. Now, American Express cardmembers in the United States can book Airbnb stays on AmexTravel.com or the Amex Travel App, allowing them to earn Membership Rewards points on prepaid bookings. With this addition,… Featured Articles

Home Buying Tips
by Kyle Burbank
For the past 18 months, I’ve been writing about my experience 1) buying a home and then 2) discovering everything that being a homeowner entails. Along the way, I’ve covered some topics that I’d never heard anyone else really talk about and have developed a few tips that I think others could learn from. That’s… 
Credit Card Guides
by Kyle Burbank
When it comes to rewards credit cards, you really can’t beat a no-annual-fee option. Sure, there are premium cards with hefty annual fees that may still be worth it, but, overall, there are plenty of advantages to not having to worry about such things. For one, there’s less pressure to ensure that you’re getting every… 
Book Reviews
by Kyle Burbank
In the past few months, I’ve seen several people I follow on Twitter (X) announce that they’re releasing books (which is great since I’m currently looking to review one book a month for this site). But, while many of these titles won’t be released until this fall or later, I was excited to see that… Latest News
by Kyle Burbank
As the new year approaches, Bilt Rewards has laid out a series of changes coming to its credit cards. About Bilt’s Credit Card Updates: Bilt is getting ready for some major adjustments to its credit card offerings. Ahead of that, though, the company has announced some changes that are effective immediately. Now, Bilt Cash will… by Kyle Burbank
American Express is expanding its Amex Travel portal with a new partnership. About the American Express-Airbnb Partnership: Airbnb is coming to Amex Travel. Now, American Express cardmembers in the United States can book Airbnb stays on AmexTravel.com or the Amex Travel App, allowing them to earn Membership Rewards points on prepaid bookings. With this addition,… by Kyle Burbank
Select Sam’s Club members will now be able to enjoy more benefits with their subscription. About Walmart+ and Sam’s Club: Sam’s Club and parent company Walmart are teaming up to bring more value to members. Starting this week. a Walmart+ subscription will be included with a Sam’s Club Plus membership. Currently, a Sam’s Club “Club”… by Kyle Burbank
Bilt has added yet another popular airline to its travel point transfer program. About JetBlue’s Addition to Bilt: Today, JetBlue became the latest Bilt Rewards transfer partner. As a result, members can now transfer Bilt Points to JetBlue’s TrueBlue loyalty program at a rate of 1:1 (1,000 Bilt points become 1,000 TrueBlue points. TrueBlue is… by Kyle Burbank
U.S. Bank is rolling out a new tool meant to help consumers with a common annoyance: updating payment methods for recurring expenses. About U.S. Bank’s Payment Switch: Today, U.S. Bank announced the launch of a new feature on its mobile app. With Payment Switch, customers can move eligible recurring payments over to their U.S. Bank… by Kyle Burbank
Rakuten is celebrating its Japanese roots with a limited-edition credit card design that features a popular anime property. About the Rakuten NARUTO SHIPPUDEN Card Design: Fans of the global anime NARUTO SHIPPUDEN may be tempted to apply for the Rakuten American Express Card. For a limited time, new cardholders can select a special card design… by Kyle Burbank
Southwest’s evolution is set to continue in 2027 with some big changes to the Rapid Rewards program, elite tiers, and Companion Pass eligibility. About the Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards Changes: Starting on January 1st of next year, Southwest Airlines’ Rapid Rewards will see a number of updates. First, the carrier’s elite status tiers will be… by Kyle Burbank
A new slate of credit cards will offer enhanced rewards to BMW owners. About the New BMW Mastercard and More: This week, U.S. Bank announced the debut of redesigned credit card products from BMW, MINI, and BMW Motorrad. Each of these new cards features rewards tailored to BMW/MINI drivers — including the ability to double the… by Kyle Burbank
The company Upgrade has become the latest FinTech to pursue becoming a bank. About Upgrade’s Application: This week, Upgrade revealed that it has submitted an application to the Nevada Financial Institutions Division to become an industrial loan bank. The FinTech also applied with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). If approved, Upgrade Bank would be… by Kyle Burbank
Rove is expanding its rewards program with the help of Cardlytics. About the Rove-Cardlytics Partnership: Recently, Cardlytics announced that its Rewards Platform would be integrated into Rove, making it even easier for customers to earn airline miles. Now, Rove members can link their credit or debit cards to earn Rove Miles on select purchases. Then,… 






