Kyle Burbank, Author at Fioney

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.

Personal Finance

Money at 30: How I'm Preparing for an Extended Trip

by Kyle BurbankSep 18, 2018

Starting tomorrow, my wife and I will be embarked on a trip that will last for upwards of two weeks. While I'm in Orlando, attending the FinCon expo and hanging out at Walt Disney World, she'll be off in Paris, France to cover events at Disneyland Paris. Eventually we'll get to reunite just ahead of our fifth wedding anniversary and enjoy a few days together in the city where we...

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Money at 30: 4 Restaurant Reward Programs I Actually Make Use Of

by Kyle BurbankAug 28, 2018

Remember the days when you'd walk into your local sub shop and, upon checkout, they'd offer you a punch card to keep track of your purchases and earn rewards? Well, those days are gone... sort of. While the concept still exists at many businesses, they've mostly been digitized. Still, the results are largely the same: you make a purchase or two and proceed to forget about your account and never...

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Money at 30: Beware the 401(k) "Force Out"

by Kyle BurbankAug 7, 2018

One of the benefits of writing about personal finance is that, when I find myself in frustrating financial situations, I at least enjoy the silver lining of getting an article out of it. This is what I had to remind myself of yesterday as I spent a nice chunk of my morning on the phone with Wells Fargo. Why? Well, just as I'm constantly learning about new aspects of personal finance,...

Personal Finance

The Best Apps for Each Step in Your Financial Journey

by Kyle BurbankJun 25, 2018

Given the sheer number of finance apps that have hit the market over the past few years, it can be easy to fall down a rabbit hole of recommendations. However, instead of filling your phone with every application you find, perhaps a better approach is to introduce apps to your ecosystem as you progress in your financial journey.

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Money at 30: 4 Things I Learned About Rental Cars as a First Timer

by Kyle BurbankMay 22, 2018

All in all, renting my first car wasn't quite as intimidating as my nervous little brain was anticipating. That said I did still manage to avoid making a mistake or two along the way with what I believe were some smart moves on my part.

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Money at 30: My Experience Using Credit Karma Tax

by Kyle BurbankApr 17, 2018

Overall, I'm still amazed that Credit Karma Tax is free and I'm really glad I decided to try it out. With this being only the second year the service has been offered, hopefully it will continue to improve with time and give the other guys a real run for their money.

Personal Finance

Money at 30: 5 Things to Do Before Going on a Road Trip

by Kyle BurbankMar 20, 2018

As I write this, I am just mere hours away from jumping in the car and setting off on a 16-hour road trip to sunny Orlando, Florida. In preparation I did the following 5 things. Some of these tips might help save you some money, while others could save your time and/or sanity. Happy travels!

Personal Finance

Money at 30: Are Store Credit Cards a Good Idea?

by Kyle BurbankDec 19, 2017

When is the last time you went into a clothing store, department store, or other chain retailer and weren't offered a new credit card upon checkout? These pitches typically come in the form of "would you like to save an additional 20% on your purchases today?" but most of us know the drill at this point. Sometimes these promised savings may be tempting but, alas, these store credit cards aren't as...