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.
FinTech News
Aven Introduces Bitcoin-Backed Rewards Credit Card
by Kyle Burbank
A company known for its asset-backed credit cards is introducing a new product — one backed by Bitcoin. About the Aven Bitcoin Visa Card: This week, Aven announced the launch of its Bitcoin Visa Card. Rather than earning Bitcoin, however, this unique card is backed by customers' Bitcoin holdings. The reveal was made during the 2026 Bitcoin Conference in Las Vegas. With this new card, customers can pledge their Bitcoin to Aven and...
Credit Card News
Bilt Brings Back British Airways Bonus for May 2026 Rent Day
by Kyle Burbank
For the May 2026 edition of Rent Day, Bilt is once again turning to British Airways for a transfer bonus. About the British Airways Transfer Bonus British Airways' Avios loyalty program is the star of Bilt's Rent Day next month. On May 1st, members can earn up to 100% bonus when transferring Bilt Points to Avios. Per usual, the size of the bonus offered will depend on the member's Bilt...
Credit Card News
Alaska Airlines, Bank of America Renew Credit Card Partnership
by Kyle Burbank
Alaska and BofA are re-upping their credit card partnership, with the possibility of new co-branded options coming as a result. About the Alaska Airlines, Bank of America Agreement: This week, Alaska Airlines and Bank of America announced that they were extending and expanding their more than three-decade credit card partnership. Moreover, following Alaska's merger with Hawaiian Airlines, this new deal will make BofA the sole issuer of Atmos Rewards cards....
FinTech News
Zelle Pilots Potential Bill Pay Feature with Truist Bank
by Kyle Burbank
The popular bank-backed peer-to-peer payment platform Zelle is now set to explore other payment options. About the Zelle-Truist Bill Pay Pilot: Today, Zelle announced a new pilot program in partnership with Truist Financial Corp. Specifically, this pilot will evaluate the usefulness of Zelle for paying bills, such as recurring credit card payments. As Zelle notes, more than $1.2 trillion was sent using the platform last year. In turn, last month,...
FinTech News
LendingClub Announces Upcoming Rebrand to Happen Bank
by Kyle Burbank
As former peer-to-peer loan platform LendingClub continues to expand and evolve, it's now preparing for a total rebrand. About LendingClub's Transition to Happen Bank: This week, LendingClub announced its plans to take on a new name: Happen Bank. The rebrand comes six years after the FinTech became a licensed bank and discontinued its peer-to-peer lending platform. LendingClub was founded in 2006 as a tool where investors could fulfill loans for...
FinTech News
Budgeting App Monarch Introduces Monarch Plus Product Tier
by Kyle Burbank
A popular budgeting and personal finance app is introducing a new service tier with additional features. About Monarch Plus: Today, Monarch announced the launch of its new premium product called Monarch Plus. This new tier is meant to provide greater financial planning tools, including forecasting and other future-centric features. With Monarch Plus, customers will be able to explore different money scenarios and paths, seeing how today's spending may affect future...
Personal Finance News
WalletHub Study Highlights Cities with Most Affordable Rent
by Kyle Burbank
A new study crunched the numbers to see which U.S. cities had the most — and least — affordable average rental rates. About the Affordable Rent Study: The personal finance site WalletHub recently released its latest list of the cities where rent is the most affordable. To arrive at these rankings, the site first looked at data from 182 cities across the United States. This included the 150 most populous...