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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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Personal Finance News

48% of Americans Worry About Money in Banks Following Failures

by Kyle Burbank
Following a series of bank failures in recent weeks, some Americans may be wondering about just how safe their deposited funds are. With that in mind, a new poll from Gallup sought to measure banking consumer confidence — and compare those results to a pair of 2008 surveys. According to the poll, a total of 48% of respondents expressed worry about the safety of funds they had deposited with banks...
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Book Reviews

"Poverty, By America" Audiobook Review

by Kyle Burbank
It's been a while since I've reviewed a book for this site. To a point, that's because books about finance often cover the same few topics, making them harder to assess on my part. In turn, I'm always excited to find a book that fits into my wheelhouse but does something different. Luckily, I found that in the recently-released Poverty, By America from author Matthew Desmond. While I wasn't 100%...
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Savings Account Reviews

Apple Card Savings Account Review

by Kyle Burbank
In 2019, Apple entered the world of financial services when it launched the now-iconic Apple Card. Now, nearly four years later, the company is following up on that success with the debut of Apple Card Savings — a new high-yield savings account that can help customers further grow the cashback they earn. So how does Apple Card Savings work and is it a good option for customers? Let's take a...
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Money Management Tips

Money at 30: My 2023 Tax Filing Experience

by Kyle Burbank
Well, it's here: Tax Day. Traditionally, this day has fallen on April 15th but — between that date falling on the weekend this year and something to do with D.C. — the official deadline has fallen on the 18th for the past few years. Naturally, despite this mild extension, I waited until *checks watch* last night to get my return in order. So, how did this procrastination work out for...
Financial

Truist Long Game Review: Is the Savings App Still Worth It?

by Kyle Burbank
Long Game is a personal finance app that rewards users for setting aside money in savings account by allowing them to unlock games of chance that could potentially add to their stash. It's a novel concept to be sure — but does it actually work?
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Money Management Tips

Money at 30: Valuing Your Time (And How You're Wasting Yours)

by Kyle Burbank
Time is money. It's cliche, but it's true. Yet, even when we're all aware of this relationship, there are assuredly times when we devalue our time by trying to save a few dollars. While I'm far from the first to bring this up, if you put the time you spend on certain tasks into the terms of an hourly wage, you might be shocked by just how little you're "paying...
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Credit Card Tips

Money at 30: The Top Credit Cards I'd Recommend to Beginners

by Kyle Burbank
Over the past five years or so, I've written a lot about credit cards. This includes covering new and interesting credit card products, showcasing the best options in a given category, and of course highlighting what's in my wallet. But, today, I wanted to go back to basics and talk about what credit cards I'd recommend to newbies. Below are a few credit cards that I find myself repeatedly recommending...
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Money Management Tips

Money at 30: How Much Does a Funeral Cost?

by Kyle Burbank
Did you know that dying is expensive? More specifically, the costs associated with funerals can really add up. That's something my wife and I have unfortunately learned recently as her dad passed away a couple of weeks ago after a brief battle with cancer. Luckily, he and my mother-in-law had made some preparations, such as purchasing plots ahead of time. Still, there are plenty of other expenses and options to...
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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,...