Author: Kyle Burbank
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“Poverty, By America” Audiobook Review
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…
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Apple Card Savings Account Review
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…
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Money at 30: My 2023 Tax Filing Experience
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…
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Truist Long Game Review: Is the Savings App Still Worth It?
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 at 30: Valuing Your Time (And How You’re Wasting Yours)
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…
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Money at 30: The Top Credit Cards I’d Recommend to Beginners
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…
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Money at 30: How Much Does a Funeral Cost?
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…
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Money at 30: T-Mobile Dining Rewards
Over the years, wireless network provider T-Mobile has routinely ventured outside of the realm of telecommunications. A prime example of this is the brand’s banking account T-Mobile Money. On top of that, the company has been known for its various “on Us” and “thankings” for consumers, such as its T-Mobile Tuesdays promotions. In that same…
