Author: Kyle Burbank
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Money at 30: My Top Holiday Shopping Tips For 2020
Even though we’re still in mid-November, I think we can all agree on fast-forwarding to the holiday season this year. Of course, 2020’s festivities are bound to look a bit different in many ways. Nevertheless, shopping will surely still play a big role in the next several weeks. With that in mind, I figured I’d…
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Money at 30: I Hate Receipts App Review
More and more, I feel as though it’s common for cashiers to ask, “Do you need a receipt?” In these cases, while I’m inclined to say “no,” I usually end up responding in the affirmative just to save them the hassle of tossing out the slip of paper themselves. Yet, there are definitely times when…
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Money at 30: “The Path” Book Review
When I was a kid, I distinctly remember listening to non-fiction self-help-ish audiobooks as my dad drove us to karate class, the zoo, or wherever else. Alongside the likes of Zig Ziglar was Tony Robbins — a gruff-voiced guru coach who’d talk not only about motivation but also money. Cut to 25 years later and,…
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Money at 30: Fion Review
Believe it or not, one of my favorite places to discover new personal finance tools recently has been Instagram. It seems that every couple of weeks or so I’ll come across an ad on the platform that lets me know about a new app, card, or other tools. In fact, that’s exactly how I came…
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Guide to “No Foreign Transaction Fee” Credit Cards
When it comes to credit cards, most people know about the typical fees: annual fees, interest charges, etc. However, something that many may not know about until it matters is foreign transaction fees. While you may be able to use your credit card internationally — even if the currency isn’t in dollars — your card…
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Money at 30: Weighing the Value of the American Express Platinum Card After Year One
Note: American Express has made some big updates to the Platinum card. You can check out those changes here. Below you’ll find my original year one review, including the perks and annual fee as of October 2020. Amazingly, it’s now been a full year since I first applied for my Platinum Card from American Express…
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Money at 30: SuperMoney Review
When it comes to taking out a loan, buying an insurance policy, or even getting a new rewards credit card, we all know that it pays to do your research and shop around. That said, the process of obtaining multiple quotes and looking for details on every offer can be extremely time-consuming — not to…
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Money at 30: “The Psychology of Money” Book Review
One of the things I love most about the book reviews I’ve been doing for the past several months now is that, despite writing about finance for five years or so now, I’m consistently introduced to new insights, ideas, and perhaps even some “hot takes” about money. My latest bit of consumption is no exception…
