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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.
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Money Management Tips

Are Bank Bonuses Worth It? Pros, Cons, and Tips to Consider

by Kyle Burbank
Over the past few years, I've reviewed plenty of bank and banking (the latter typically meaning FinTechs that partner with "real" banks for their offerings) services. In doing so, I've occasionally earned bonuses for setting up a new account and performing different tasks. This free money is always welcome — especially since I'm doing it for work anyway — but would I recommend bonus chasing to most people? Let's take...
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Credit Card News

Rakuten Launches Rakuten American Express Card with Imprint

by Kyle Burbank
Rakuten is re-introducing a rewards credit card — this time, partnering with American Express, Imprint, and First Electronic Bank. About the Rakuten American Express Card: Today, Rakuten launched the Rakuten American Express Card. This latest card is powered by Imprint, issued by First Electronic Bank, and will operate on the Amex payment network. It will also allow cardholders to earn bonus cashback at the more than 3,500 retailers featured on...
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FinTech News

CNBC Releases Annual List of Top FinTech Companies for 2025

by Kyle Burbank
CNBC and Statista have compiled their annual list of the top FinTech companies around the globe. About the List and Report: Once again, CNBC has teamed up with Statista to not only look at the current state of the financial technologies sector but also highlights the top companies in the field. The list of 300 was derived from research conducted by Statista, while CNBC editorial input was also considered. FinTechs...
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Personal Finance News

Hyundai Introduces New Rewards Program for Customers

by Kyle Burbank
Hyundai is giving its loyalty customers a new way to earn discounts and other savings. About the Hyundai Rewards Program: This week, Hyundai officially launched its Hyundai Rewards program. With this offer, Hyundai owners will be able to increase their Rewards status by completing various activities. As they move up, they'll earn greater savings on new vehicles as well as Bluelink services. There are currently three Hyundai Rewards tiers: Silver,...
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Credit Card News

Caesars Launches New Caesars Rewards Prestige Visa Card

by Kyle Burbank
One of the Las Vegas Strip's biggest names is launching a new premium tier rewards credit card. About the Caesars Rewards Prestige Visa: Casars Entertainment is adding a new credit card to its lineup. Today, the company unveiled the Caesars Rewards Prestige Visa, which joins the existing Caesars Rewards Visa Signature card. Both offerings are issued by Bread Financial. The new card will carry an annual fee of $150, but...
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Credit Card News

Amex Announces New Sidecar by Centurion Lounge Concept

by Kyle Burbank
American Express has revealed plans to expand its Centurion Lounge network with a new spin-off concept. About Sidecar by The Centurion Lounge: A different kind of Centurion Lounge experience is on the way. Today, American Express announced the upcoming launch of Sidecar by The Centurion Lounge. These new airport lounges are designed for travelers who want to quickly grab a bite of food or a drink before their flight, with...
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Personal Finance News

Survey: Southwest Flyers Defecting After Baggage Fee Updates

by Kyle Burbank
A recent survey shows that a significant percentage of formerly loyal Southwest customers are seeking alternatives after the airline's controversial policy changes. About the Survey and Results: According to Thrifty Traveler, two-thirds of those who describe themselves as regular Southwest flyers report moving on to other carriers now that the budget airline has begun charging for checked luggage. This survey was conducted in May and June, just as Southwest began...
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Credit Card News

New Wawa Mastercard Launches with FNBO as Issuer

by Kyle Burbank
The gas station/hoagie stop Wawa has announced a new co-branded credit card with a new issuer. About the New Wawa Mastercard: This week, Wawa and First National Bank of Omaha (FNBO) unveiled the new Wawa Mastercard. As the convience store chain notes, this updated product is meant to bring savings and perks to loyal Wawa customers — although the card will also be accepted anywhere Mastercard is. Starting with rewards...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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,...