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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.
Dog on the river bank
Personal Finance

Money at 30: Considering a Dog — And Adding Up the Potential Costs

by Kyle Burbank
A couple of weeks ago, I turned to my wife around 1 a.m. and asked a harmless, random question: "Do you like Boston Terriers or French Bulldogs better?" I have to imagine that the question drew inspiration from the flannel, Martha Stewart Living puppy sheets we had on our bed, but I didn't realize that this would lead to many more conversations on the topic. By the way, we decided...
Current Banking App
Checking Account Review

Current Banking Review

by Kyle Burbank
I like to fancy myself a bit of an aficionado when it comes to FinTechs and neobanks, seeing as I've reviewed plenty of them in the past. Yet, while I may have heard of some such options, I'm occasionally taken aback at just how big some of these players are. For example, the banking service Current (not to be confused with the music and rewards app I also recently covered)...
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Small Business Product Reviews

Quickbooks Self-Employed Review

by Kyle Burbank
After a turbulent tax time in 2016, Kyle decided to invest in Quickbooks Self-Employed software for himself. Now a year later he offers his review of the service and shares how it helped his save money on his tax bill this time around.
Money Magic by Laurence Kotlikoff book cover
Book Reviews

Money at 30: "Money Magic" Audiobook Review

by Kyle Burbank
Having completed another year of (near) monthly book reviews, it's time to start off 2022 on the right foot! Released earlier this month, Money Magic: An Economist's Secrets to More Money, Less Risk, and a Better Life by Laurence Kotlikoff is a title I encountered on one of my daily dives for finance news, leading me to cash in one of my Audible credits and listen to the audiobook (which...
Checking Account Review

One Finance Review

by Kyle Burbank
Having reviewed several digital banking account options over the past few years, it’s safe to say that most have pretty much the same few features to offer with only a couple of different twists. While the interest rate or debit card designs may differ, there usually isn’t a whole lot new under the Sun, as they say. That’s why I was intrigued when I came across One Finance, which seems...
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Credit Card Tips

Money at 30: The Pros and Cons of Credit Card Upgrade Offers

by Kyle Burbank
Having been a personal finance writer for more than five years now, it's become common for friends of mine to ask me questions about a variety of money topics. That's why my buddy Josh was excited to call me this afternoon and tell me about a credit card offer he'd just accepted. In his case, American Express reached out and offered him the opportunity to upgrade his Gold Card to...
FinTech panel discussing financial equality
FinTech News

FinTech Leaders Share How Startups are Growing Financial Equity

by Kyle Burbank
This week, CES 2022 kicked off in Las Vegas — carrying on despite a number of companies canceling their plans and the expo itself cutting a day from its schedule. Of course, given the state of the world, there's also a strong digital aspect to this year's event, allowing attendees to stream some of the presentations. Among the sessions that happened to be streamed was one titled "FinTechs and the...
top 5 personal finance apps for 2022
Money Management Tips

Money at 30: Top 5 Personal Finance Apps and Tools to Watch in 2022

by Kyle Burbank
Every year, as part of my weekly column, I end up reviewing dozens of personal finance apps and tools. 2021 was no exception to this as I continued to discover new services in a variety of fields. Amazingly, for as many apps as I've explored, I'm still often surprised to find how many offer something unique or are just plain awesome. With that in mind, I'm excited to once again...
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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...
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,...