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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.
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Home Buying Tips

Lessons From a First-Time Home Buyer: It's Going to Be a Long Spring

by Kyle Burbank
I know that Spring is supposed to be an exciting and beautiful time. Yet, I find that, more and more, it's the season I dread the most. That's partially because of what the pollen and other airborne particles do to my allergies — but also because of how the Spring season affects me as a homeowner. So why am I so down on this blooming season? Here are a few key...
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Personal Finance News

Jennifer Hudson, Credit One Team on Personal Finance Game

by Kyle Burbank
Credit One Bank is partnering with an Oscar winner to launch a financial education tool. About Cards on the Table (and Jennifer Hudson's Involvement): With March being Credit Education Month, Credit One has teamed up with talk show host, American Idol contestant, and EGOT winner Jennifer Hudson to roll out a new financial literacy game. Called Cards on the Table, this free activity shares financial tips and fun facts, while...
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Personal Finance News

Audible Introduces New Lower Tier for Audiobook Subscription

by Kyle Burbank
Amazon-owned audiobook platform Audible is rolling out a new lower-cost subscription plan in the U.S. and elsewhere. About Audible Standard Plan: Today, Audible announced the debut of its Standard membership plan. This new option is now available to customers in the United States, as well as the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, Germany, and France. Additionally, testing is underway in other global markets. Priced at $8.99 in the U.S., the Standard...
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Credit Card News

Discover Announces 5% Bonus Categories for Q2 2026

by Kyle Burbank
With Spring just around the corner, Discover has announced its second quarter 5% bonus category picks. About Discover’s Q2 2026 Bonus Categories: From April 1st through June 30th, 2026, Discover It customers can earn up to 5% back in two spending categories. Restaurants and Home Improvement Stores. First, the popular purchase category Restaurants returns for 2026. This category includes full-service restaurants as well as cafes, cafeterias, fast-food establishments, and even...
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FinTech News

Chime Adds Another Service Tier With More Rewards, Perks

by Kyle Burbank
The neobank Chime has rolled out a third service tier to its banking platform. About Chime Prime: Less than one year ago, Chime introduced its premium tier called Chime Plus (previously stylized as Chime+). Now, another tier has arrived: Chime Prime. With Chime Prime, members can earn the highest APY on savings, earn up to 5% back on purchases, and more. For example, qualifying members currently earn 3.75% APY. Prime...
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Credit Card Guides

Best Dining Rewards Credit Cards

by Kyle Burbank
Updated on February 26, 2026 When it comes to credit card rewards, there are plenty of cards, each covering its own purpose. However, among the most common categories featured is dining — and why not? Who doesn't love a family dinner out, date night delight, or a foodie tour of a new town? In turn, there's no shortage of cards that can reward diners in different ways. For those looking...
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FinTech News

Bilt Rolling Out Neighborhood Concierge Digital Assistant Feature

by Kyle Burbank
Bilt Rewards is bringing a new digital tool to members. About Bilt's Neighborhood Concierge: Today, Bilt unveiled the Bilt Neighborhood Concierge. This free service is integrated into the Bilt app and is meant to help users complete everyday tasks while also accessing exclusive member benefits and more. Among the Neighborhood Concierge tasks cited by Bilt are making rent or mortgage payments, placing maintenance requests (at participating Bilt properties), getting restaurant...
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Credit Card News

Bilt Launches JAL Transfer Bonus for March 2026 Rent Day

by Kyle Burbank
Bilt 2.0 has arrived — and now the first Rent Day of the new era has been revealed. About the Japan Airlines Transfer Bonus On March 1st, Bilt members can score up to a 125% bonus when transferring points to Japan Airlines (JAL). As usual, the size of the bonus will vary based on members' Bilt status. Here's a look at the bonus brackets for this offer: Blue (entry level):...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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,...