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.
Financial
Money at 30: SaverLife Review
by Kyle Burbank
Saving money is rarely easy. Even if there is technically room in your budget, many of us need a little extra push in order to actually start setting money aside. Because of this, several FinTechs have rolled out unique solutions aimed at getting people to better their finances. Unfortunately, some of these apps and tools charge a monthly fee that might compromise your progress. That's why I was interested to...
Small Business Product Reviews
Money at 30: Keeper Tax Review
by Kyle Burbank
Being self-employed means playing by a completely different set of tax rules. Of course, the odds of freelancers, gig workers, and others all being well versed in tax law is rather slim. In other words, many of us (myself included) could use some help navigating the world of tax deductions when it comes to our businesses. That's where Keeper Tax comes in. Built for freelancers and the self-employed, Keeper Tax...
Financial
2020 Mezu and MezuCard Review
by Kyle Burbank
What did we do before apps like Venmo and Square Cash? Given how easy these peer to peer (P2P) payment apps have made sending money between friends, it’s really no wonder why they’ve become so popular. That said there is one minor flaw in these apps: you typically need to know the e-mail address, name, or phone number of a person in order to send money to them. That’s where...
Book Reviews
Money at 30: "Quit Like a Millionaire" Book Review
by Kyle Burbank
Earlier this year, I decided that one of my goals for 2020 was to do more book reviews. Somehow, this became both easier and harder to attain as quarantine set in. So, with my local library closed, I instead turned to Amazon to see what titles I should add to my queue. That's how I first came across Quit Like a Millionaire: No Gimmicks, Luck, or Trust Fund Required by...
Financial
Money at 30: 3 Ways to Avoid Unexpected Renewal Charges
by Kyle Burbank
We've all done it — you sign up for a subscription and forget about it. Then, probably 12 months later, you find an unfamiliar charge appear on your credit card. D'oh! While this may be common, there are ways to avoid it. With saving every dollar possible proving even more important these days, here are a few tips that just might prevent you from seeing those dreaded surprising renewal charges...
Financial
Money at 30: How Quarantine Has Impacted Our Spending (So Far)
by Kyle Burbank
It's now been about six weeks since I've left my home for anything other than 1) near-nightly walks, 2) a couple of drive-thru pick-ups, and 3) one trip to the store. Thankfully, my wife and I are both among those who have been able to do our jobs from home during this time, with only minor disruptions to our income. Of course, this doesn't mean that our finances haven't had...
Financial
Money at 30: Savology Review
by Kyle Burbank
For many Americans, the past few weeks have brought some major financial changes. While some are just trying to stay afloat, others are already looking ahead and searching for ways that they can be more prepared the next time around. For this latter group, a tool that could help them assess their current money situation and offer some tailored advice would probably be useful — and that's basically what Savology...