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.
Credit Card Tips
5 Steps to Evaluate Rewards Credit Cards
by Kyle Burbank
Have you ever felt the inclination to Google a phrase as generic as "best rewards credit card?" If so, I'm guessing you were pretty disappointed with the results. That's because, contrary to whatever you may read elsewhere, there's really no such thing as a "best rewards card" for everyone. Instead, it's up to each consumer to weigh the pros and cons of various options while also considering their specific needs.... Small Business News
2023 Small Business Saturday Sees $17 Billion in Spending
by Kyle Burbank
American Express has released results from the 14th annual Small Business Saturday event. About this year's sales: According to initial projections via the Amex 2023 Small Business Saturday Consumer Insights Survey, consumers in the United States spent a total of $17 billion at small businesses on Small Business Saturday. That figure puts it below last year's $17.9 billion total and well off the record $23.3 billion seen in 2021. In... Money Management Product Reviews
SoFi Active Investing Review (2023)
by Kyle Burbank
Has there ever been a better time to be a newbie investor? It wasn’t long ago that trading stocks and purchasing ETFs required “a guy” who you could give orders to and they’d make it happen. Oh, but they would charge you a significant commission for the service. Cut to 2023 and things are much different. Not only has stock market trading moved online, allowing investors to make trades for... FinTech News
Varo Bank Increases Limit for Its Varo Advance Feature
by Kyle Burbank
With the holiday shopping season now underway, Varo Bank is giving customers a way to access more cash instantly. About Varo Advance and the update: Varo has announced that it's increasing the maximum borrowable amount for its Varo Advance feature. Now, customers can access up to $500 using the service. Not only is this new limit double the previous max of $250 but is also five times the limit the... Small Business News
Amex Announces Special Offers Ahead of Small Business Saturday
by Kyle Burbank
With the 2023 edition of Small Business Saturday taking place tomorrow (November 25th, 2023), American Express has announced plans for the occasion. About Amex's offerings: American Express is preparing to celebrate the 14th annual Small Business Saturday. As part of that, the company plans to introduce a "Door to Shop Small" augmented reality experience. Customers can currently engage with small business products via the AR experience while physical blue doorframes... Money Management Product Reviews
Yes, You Can Earn Cash Back With Dosh
by Kyle Burbank
The bottom line is that the Dosh app works as well as I could have hoped for earning cash back and I'm excited to try some of the other features (namely the travel bookings) it has to offer. So, if you're looking to maximize your savings and perhaps even double up on your credit card rewards, I'd recommend checking out Dosh and seeing what cash back you can earn.Credit Card News
Bilt Announces Black Friday and December 2023 Rent Day Offers
by Kyle Burbank
With the holiday approaching, Bilt has not only announced its December 2023 Rent Day plans a bit early but is also gifting cardholders with a special Black Friday bonus. About the Black Friday (and beyond) offer: Before we get to the December 2023 Rent Day-specific offers, Bilt is enabling cardholders to earn bonus points on their holiday shopping. From November 23rd through November 27th, Bilt Mastercard customers will earn 2x...