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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.
BON Credit app screenshots
FinTech News

BON Credit Announces $3.5 Million Funding Round

by Kyle Burbank
A FinTech startup aimed at Gen Z users has raised a new round of funding. About BON Credit's Funding Round: San Francisco-based startup BON Credit has revealed a $3.5 million funding raise. The seed round was led by VenturesLab with participation from Hustle Fund, Outside VC, MBA Ventures, Sequoia Scout Fund, Accel Partners Scout Fund, and others. BON was also incubated by Foundation Capital and Inception Studio. With the new...
two Bank of America Signature Visa Cards with the USA Soccor and FIFA logos with a soccor goalie leaping to save a shot on goal
Credit Card News

Bank of America Unveils FIFA World Cup 2026 Card Designs

by Kyle Burbank
With Bank of America being the Official Bank of FIFA World Cup 2026, the issuer has announced two World Cup-inspired limited-edition credit card designs. About the Limited Edition FIFA World Cup 2026 Cards: In celebration of the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup, Bank of America is inviting cardholders to commemorate the occasion. Now, new Customized Cash Rewards and Unlimited Cash Rewards applicants can opt for a special World Cup card...
Klarna logo with app
FinTech News

Klarna Introduces More Membership Tiers with New Perks

by Kyle Burbank
The "buy now, pay later" (BNPL) app Klarna has launched new membership tiers that include perks ranging from media subscriptions to airport lounge access. About Klarna's New Premium and Max Plans: This week, Klarna rolled out two new membership tier options for U.S. members: Premium and Max. These join the existing Core and Plus plans, which cost $4.99 a month and $9.99 per month, respectively. Each tier includes the Klarna...
entrance to Sapphire Lounge by The Club in Las Vegas
Personal Finance News

Chase Premieres Sapphire Lounge by The Club in Las Vegas

by Kyle Burbank
The latest Sapphire Lounge by The Club location has opened in Sin City's airport. About the New Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club at LAS: Chase's Sapphire Lounge network has made its hotly anticipated arrival at Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas. The new location officially opened its doors on December 3rd and can be found at Concourse C in Terminal 1 (post-security). According to Chase, the new lounge...
gingerbread house surrounded by a fall potpourri
Home Buying Tips

Lessons From a First-Time Home Buyer: What I'm Most Thankful for As a Homeowner

by Kyle Burbank
Last month, in honor of Halloween, I shared some of the scariest things that have happened to us since we bought our home two years ago. Well, seeing as last week was Thanksgiving, it only seems appropriate that I look at the other side of the coin and celebrate the best parts of owning a house. So, here are a few things I'm thankful for as a (relatively) new homeowner....
Mesa Card and Omni Hotel logos
Credit Card News

Mesa Partners with Omni Hotels for Latest Point Transfer Program

by Kyle Burbank
The Mesa Homeowners Card is growing its points transfer network, adding a unique hotel partner to its roster. About the Mesa and Omni Hotels Partnership: Omni Hotels & Resorts has joined Mesa as its latest travel transfer partner. Notably, this marks the first time Omni has partnered with any credit card point program to allow transfers. Now, Mesa members can convert Mesa Points to Omni Credits. Specifically, 30,000 Mesa Points...
Robinhood Presents YES/NO
FinTech News

Robinhood to Demo New Features at Keynote Event This Month

by Kyle Burbank
Robinhood is set to give a glimpse into its future during a keynote event. About the Robinhood Presents: YES/NO Event: Later this month, Robinhood will hold its latest event and highlight its upcoming additions. CEO Vlad Tenev will take the stage at Summit Skywalker Ranch on December 16th to discuss the company's next steps. The keynote will stream live in the Robinhood app as well as on X and YouTube...
collage of Discover Card 5% bonus categories for Q1 2026
Credit Card News

Discover Reveals 5% Bonus Categories for First Quarter of 2026

by Kyle Burbank
The new year is just around the corner — and Discover has revealed its 5% bonus category selections for the first quarter of 2026. About Discover’s Q1 2026 Bonus Category Selections: Starting on January 1st of next year, Discover It card customers will be able to earn up to 5% back in three categories: Grocery Stores, Wholesale Clubs, and Select Streaming Services. First up, the Grocery Stores category includes supermarkets,...
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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...
Travelers with two Best Western Credit Cards
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...
Marriott Bonvoy card and a woman on vacation
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,...