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Kyle Burbank

Head Writer ~ Fioney
Kyle is the head writer for Fioney. He is a personal finance nerd, constantly looking for new apps and services to test and incorporate into his own financial game plan. In addition to his role at Fioney, he's written for other publications including Born2Invest, Lifehack, and Laughing Place, as well as his own site Money@30. He also creates personal finance and travel-related videos for Fioney's YouTube channel, which has garnered more than 2 million views. Currently, Kyle resides in Springfield, Missouri with his wife of 10 years. Together, they enjoy traveling (including visiting Disney Parks around the world), dining, and playing with their dog Rigby.
Delta Skymiles
Personal Finance News

Delta Adjusts Unpopular Medallion, Lounge Access Updates

by Kyle Burbank
After its initial SkyMiles program updates were poorly received, Delta has announced some adjustments for Medallion status and cardholder lounge access. About the status updates: Due to guest feedback, Delta is making further revisions to its SkyMiles program for 2025 (which flyers will qualify for in 2024). Although the airline will move forward with plans to switch from a system that utilizes both Medallion Qualifying Miles (MQMs) and Medallion Qualifying...
TAP Air Cardless Credit Card
Credit Card News

TAP Air Portugal Launches Co-Branded Credit Card with Cardless

by Kyle Burbank
TAP Air Portugal and the FinTech Cardless have debuted a new co-branded rewards credit card for the U.S. market. About the card: Cardless has unveiled its latest co-branded credit card offering: the TAP Miles&Go American Express Card. This marks the FinTech's second airline partnership since launching the LATAM Airlines Mastercard and the LATAM Airlines World Elite Mastercard last year. The TAP Miles&Go card earns 3x miles on TAP Air Portugal...
Southwest airplane
Personal Finance News

Southwest Airlines Announces Updates to Rapid Rewards Program

by Kyle Burbank
Southwest Airlines is making some changes to its popular Rapid Rewards Program. About the changes: First, the airline plans to reduce the number of flights required to achieve A-List status. Starting January 1st, Southwest Rapid Rewards Members will only need to fly at least 20 one-way qualifying flights or earn 35,000 tier qualifying points to reach A-List. Previously, the threshold was set at 25 qualifying one-way flights. Similarly, earning A-List Preferred status...
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Home Buying Tips

So, We Bought a House: What Changed My Mind About Owning

by Kyle Burbank
As Ferris Bueller once declared, "Life moves pretty fast." A mere three weeks ago, I wrote about how my wife and I had resumed our home search after several years and were taking baby steps toward buying. Well, damn — that baby learned how to run. Recently, my wife and I ended up putting in an offer on a home, which was then accepted. As things stand now, we're scheduled...
Stash app and Amy Butte
FinTech News

Stash Hires Independent Audit Chair Amy Butte, Eyes IPO

by Kyle Burbank
The stock trading app Stash has hired an independent audit chair as the company reportedly moves toward an IPO. About the hire (and what it means): Recently, Stash announced that it had tapped Amy Butte to serve as the company's first independent audit chair. Previously, Butte has served as director, advisor, and CFO for several companies. Additionally, she currently serves on the boards of Bain Capital Specialty Finance and DigitalOcean,...
Wells Fargo LifeSync in app screenshot
FinTech News

Wells Fargo Announces Expanded Availability of LifeSync Feature

by Kyle Burbank
Wells Fargo has announced that its bringing a new feature to more of its digital banking customers. About LifeSync: Originally launched to Wells Fargo Wealth & Investment Management earlier this year, LifeSync has now rolled out to all consumer customers. With this feature, users can create financial goals as well as track their progress. Among the personalized information that the LifeSync feature provides are account summaries, FICO credit scores, and...
Thursday Nov 09
Credit Card News

Bank of America Announces "More Rewards Day" for 2023

by Kyle Burbank
Bank of America has announced details for its second annual More Rewards Day. About More Rewards Day: On November 9th, Bank of America credit card customers can earn extra cashback, points, or miles as part of this year's More Rewards Day. Purchases made on this day will all earn the equivalent of an extra 2x back. For cashback cards like the Customized Cash Rewards or Unlimited Cash Rewards, this means...
Carefull computer and app screenshots
FinTech News

Financial Safety Platform Carefull Raises $16.5 Million

by Kyle Burbank
A service that helps protect consumers from scams and other financial mistakes has raised a new round of funds. About the round: This week, Carefull announced that it had closed a $16.5 million round. The Series A was led by Fin Capital with participation from Bessemer Venture Partners, TTV Capital, Commerce Ventures, Montage Ventures, and Alloy Labs. To date, the company has now raised a total of $19.7 million. About...
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Checking Account Review

2025 SoFi Checking and Savings Review

by Kyle Burbank
 Ever since I started taking an interest in the FinTech sector, one company whose name I’ve seen pop up over and over again is SoFi. That was later sent into overdrive as the company has not only become a household name thanks to its stadium naming rights deal but also because of the company’s continued product expansions. The most interesting development in my mind is SoFi’s acquisition of Golden Pacific...
Travelers with two Best Western Credit Cards
Credit Card News

Best Western Debuts Two New Rewards Credit Cards

by Kyle Burbank
After pausing applications for their previous rewards card, the hotel chain Best Western has unveiled a new pair of rewards credit cards with a new issuer. About the Best Western cards: Best Western is partnering with First Bank & Trust and Mercury Financial to introduce two new co-branded credit cards. First up is the no-annual-fee Best Western Rewards Visa Signature Card. With this card, customers can 4x points on Best...
Marriott Bonvoy card and a woman on vacation
Credit Card News

Marriott Bonvoy Bold Card Launches Travel Contest

by Kyle Burbank
Chase and Marriott Bonoy have unveiled a special contest while continuing to offer its best-ever welcome bonus. About the welcome bonus and Bold Chat Court Contest: Marriott Bonvoy and Chase have launched a special opportunity called the Bold Chat Court contest. As part of this contest, 10 lucky travelers will be awarded 500,000 Marriott Bonvoy points (for a total of 5 million) as well as $5,000. For this contest, the...
Bilt and All Reward logos
Credit Card News

Bilt Adds 2 New Transfer Partners Including First 3:2 Transfer Rate

by Kyle Burbank
Bilt is once again expanding its travel transfer rewards program — and is even breaking the mold with one new partner. About the new additions to Bilt: This week, Bilt launched partnerships with two more travel brands: TAP Air Portugal and Accor. As a result, Bilt members will now be able to transfer their points to Miles&Go and ALL Reward, respectively. In total, Bilt now has 18 transfer partners including 13...
PayPal Debit Card app
Checking Account Review

PayPal Debit Card Review: Earn Stackable 5% Cash Back

by Kyle Burbank
In recent weeks, PayPal debuted an updated debit card product (perhaps you've seen the incessant Will Ferrell commercials for it during football games?). With the launch of this card, the company known for online payments is encouraging customers to pay with them anywhere. To encourage such behavior, the debit card allows cardholders to earn 5% cashback — although, as you can imagine, there are some important restrictions on that. So,...