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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.
Experiean Smart Money app
Personal Finance News

Experian Smart Money Account Launches High-Yield Savings

by Kyle Burbank
The credit bureau is once again growing its consumer-facing product lineup with a new banking account option. About Experian Smart Money High-Yield Savings: Experian has officially announced the launch of its Experian Smart Money Digital Savings Account. This new savings product joins the Smart Money Checking Account, which debuted in 2023. While Smart Money Digital Savings offers "up to 4% APY," Experian has a tiered structure. First, all customers can...
Step app and Beast Industries logo
FinTech News

MrBeast's Company Acquires Neobanking App Step

by Kyle Burbank
A company founded by YouTube giant MrBeast has acquired a FinTech banking app aimed at younger adults. About the Beast Industries Acquisition of Step: Today, Beast Industries announced that it was acquiring Step. Financial details of the transaction were not shared in the press release. Step is a Gen Z-centric neobanking app that offers credit-building options in addition to checking and savings accounts. The platform also offers fractional share investing....
map of the US with states shaded by average credit score
Personal Finance News

WalletHub Reveals Average Credit Score by State for 2026

by Kyle Burbank
The personal finance site WalletHub has released its latest look at which U.S. states have the highest and lowest average credit scores. About WalletHub's 2026 Credit Score by State Report Each year, WalletHub shares a look at which states have the best and worst credit. To compile this list, the site looked at the average scores of residents in each of the 50 states (Washington D.C. was excluded, as were...
Robinhood Presents Take Flight
FinTech News

Robinhood Plans Next Keynote Event, "Take Flight"

by Kyle Burbank
The popular trading app Robinhood has announced another keynote event, set for next month. About Robinhood's "Take Flight" Event Robinhood is making a series of announcements and scheduling a presentation titled "Take Flight." The keynote will take place on Wednesday, March 4. True to the title and theme of the event, it will take place live at the TWA Hotel at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York. According...
US Bank Shield Credit Card and app
Small Business News

U.S. Bank Announces Business Version of Shield Credit Card

by Kyle Burbank
Nearly a year after U.S. Bank introduced its Shield credit card, a business version is rolling out. About the U.S. Bank Business Shield Visa: This week, U.S. Bank announced the launch of the Business Shield Visa Card. While this version shares some similarities to the consumer card that debuted last year, there are some notable differences as well. First, while the regular U.S. Bank Shield Visa offers consumers 24 months...
Disney credit cards
Credit Card News

Chase Debuts New $149 Annual Fee Disney Inspire Credit Card

by Kyle Burbank
A new Disney rewards credit card has joined Chase's line-up. About the Disney Inspire Visa Card: Today, Chase made it official, announcing the new Disney Inspire Visa Card. With an annual fee of $149, the Inspire now sits at the top of the Chase-Disney portfolio, joining the no-annual-fee Disney Visa card and $49 annual fee Disney Premier Visa card. Starting with rewards, the Disney Inspire will earn 10% back in...
rows of phones with the Varo app
FinTech News

Varo Bank Reveals $123.9 Million Series G Funding Round

by Kyle Burbank
The first FinTech to gain a national bank charter continues to raise funds. About Varo's Latest Funding Round: This week, Varo Bank announced that it raised $123.9 million in growth investment. The Series G was led by returning investor Warburg Pincus, along with newcomer Coliseum Capital Management. Other existing investors including Northview also participated, increasing their investments in the bank. Along with this update, Varo is adding two new members...
a woman traveler entering an American Express Centurion Lounge
Credit Card News

American Express to Adjust Centurion Lounge Access Policies

by Kyle Burbank
In a bid to reduce crowding at its popular airport lounge locations, American Express has announced two upcoming tweaks to its access rules. About the Amex Centurion Lounge Updates: This summer, Amex will be instituting some new rules at its Centurion Lounge locations. First, there will soon be a time limit on when travelers with layovers can enter the lounge. Starting July 8, members will not be able to enter...
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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,...