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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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Financial

Shop Pay Review: The Pros and Cons

by Kyle Burbank
You've heard of Apple Pay and have probably heard about platforms, such as Google Pay and Samsung Pay as well. However, there's one "Pay" option that might not be as much of a household name but is supported by thousands of sites: Shop Pay. While the process of using Shop Pay may not differ too much from a regular online retail experience, there are some benefits — including the ability...
PNC Mobile Accept Payments app and card reader
Small Business News

PNC Introduces Mobile Accept Payments for Small Businesses

by Kyle Burbank
A major U.S. bank is rolling out a new payment acceptance tool for "micro businesses." About PNC Mobile Accept: PNC Bank has announced the launch of its new PNC Mobile Accept. This platform, which is integrated into the PNC Mobile app, allows businesses to accept in-person credit and debit card payments. According to the Mobile Accept site, the new offering is designed for businesses processing less than $300,000 per year...
credit cards and tax forms
Money Management Tips

Paying Taxes With a Credit Card: Pros, Cons, and Considerations

by Kyle Burbank
When you first get a rewards credit card, you'll surely start to enjoy earning cashback and rewards on your everyday purchases. From there, though, some enthusiasts take things furtehr and start thinking about how they can really start racking up rewards by using their favorite credit cards for their largest purchases. So, besides housing, what's one of the largest expenses many Americans (and especially business owners) have? Taxes. Sure enough,...
Delta credit card and app
Credit Card News

Elevated Delta SkyMiles Credit Card Welcome Bonuses Available

by Kyle Burbank
With the summer travel season upon us, American Express and Delta have rolled out elevated limited-time offers for many of their SkyMiles credit cards. About the Limited-Time Welcome Bonuses: Those applying for one of three Delta SkyMiles American Express consumer credit cards can currently earn enhanced welcome bonuses. Starting with the Delta SkyMiles Gold American Express Card, new cardholders can now earn 80,000 bonus SkyMiles after spending $3,000 on the...
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FinTech News

Synchrony to Issue OnePay Credit Card with Walmart

by Kyle Burbank
Walmart's FinTech OnePay (formerly ONE) is set to partner with Synchrony for a new credit card offering. About the Upcoming Card: Today, Synchrony revealed a strategic partnership with Walmart that will result in a new credit card program. This new line-up will be embedded into the OnePay app, which is a FinTech platform owned by Walmart and Ribbit Capital. Expected to launch this fall, the program's cards will operate on...
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FinTech News

Personal Finance Budgeting App Monarch Raises $75 Million

by Kyle Burbank
A growing personal finance platform has closed a new round of funding. About Monarch's Funding Round: Recently, Monarch Money announced that it raised $75 million. The Series B was co-led by FPV Ventures and Forerunner Ventures, with participation from existing investors Menlo Ventures, Accel, SignalFire, and Clocktower Ventures. To date, the company has raised a total of $94.8 million, including a $15 million Series A in 2022. According to the...
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Credit Card News

Discover Reveals 5% Bonus Categories for Third Quarter 2025

by Kyle Burbank
July will usher in the third quarter of 2025, meaning that it's time for another update to the Discover It card's 5% bonus categories. About Discover's Q3 2025 Bonus Category Selections: Discover has announced the bonus categories that cardholders can earn up to 5% back in from July through September of 2025. Q3's picks include Gas Stations & EV Charging, Public Transit, and Utilities. First, the Gas Stations & EV...
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FinTech News

Chime IPO Details Come to Light as Roadshow Kicks Off

by Kyle Burbank
The popular neobank Chime is readying for its initial public offering. About Chime's IPO Plans: Chime has revealed plans to go public. According to a blog post from the company, they intend to be listed on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the ticker symbol $CHYM. In total, 32,000,000 shares of Class A common stock will be offered, including 25,900,765 shares from Chime and 6,099,236 from "certain existing stockholders." The FinTech...
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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...
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,...