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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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Personal Finance News

National Personal Finance Challenge Finalists Revealed

by Kyle Burbank
Next month, 34 teams of students from 28 states will compete in the 14th annual National Personal Finance Challenge (NPFC). About the Event and Finalists: After an initial round that saw nearly 17,500 high school-aged students competing, the Council for Economic Education has announced the finalists for this year's NPFC. The 14th annual event is slated to be held June 1st and 2nd in Atlanta, Georgia. There, the 34 teams...
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Personal Finance News

Frontier Airlines Adds Companion Travel Benefit for Elite Flyers

by Kyle Burbank
A budget airline is bringing a valuable new perk to its most frequent flyers. About the New Benefit: This week, Frontier Airlines announced the launch of a new unlimited companion travel benefit. Now, Frontier Miles Platinum and Diamond elite status customers will be able to book a (nearly) free ticket for a friend or loved one when booking one for themselves. Plus, this perk is unlimited for qualifying flyers. As...
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FinTech News

SoFi and Capitalize Announce Enhanced 401(k) Rollover Feature

by Kyle Burbank
Two FinTechs are deepening their partnership to benefit consumers looking to recover their old 401(k)s. About the Expanded Integration: This week, SoFi and Capitalize announced an expansion of their collaboration. While SoFi's platform has long utilized Capitalize's services, this update will make it easier for customers to locate and transfer 401(k)s they may have had from former employers. As Capitalize explains, SoFi is now implementing the Embedded Rollerover API, allowing...
Make It Happen by Darius Foroux book
Book Reviews

"Make It Happen" by Darius Foroux Book Review

by Kyle Burbank
In the past few months, I've seen several people I follow on Twitter (X) announce that they're releasing books (which is great since I'm currently looking to review one book a month for this site). But, while many of these titles won't be released until this fall or later, I was excited to see that Darius Foroux recently announced that not one but two new books would be released just...
Capital One Venture Card
Credit Card News

Capital One Venture Card's Enhanced Bonus to End Next Week

by Kyle Burbank
According to reports, Capital One will be sunsetting a spectacular credit card bonus offer soon. About the Limited-Time Venture Rewards Card Offer: Capital One's current limited-time offer for its popular Venture card is coming to a close. However, until May 12th, new cardholders can still take advantage of the deal that's worth $1,000 (or more) in travel. Right now, new Venture Rewards customers can earn 75,000 bonus miles after spending...
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Small Business News

Survey Finds Nearly Half of Small Businesses Adjusting Strategies

by Kyle Burbank
Amid economic uncertainty, a new survey found that many small business owners are adjusting their strategies — with entrepreneurs in certain parts of the country more likely to be undergoing changes. About the Survey Results: According to a new survey from Chase for Business nearly half of small business owners across the nation are changing how they run their businesses in the face of economic challenges. Specifically, Chase focused on...
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FinTech News

U.S. FinTech DailyPay Announces Canadian Expansion

by Kyle Burbank
A platform that's helped American workers access their paychecks right away has now expanded northward. About DailyPay's Expansion: Earlier this week, DailyPay announced the continuation of its global expansion. This month, the service will be available to new and existing clients in Canada. As the company notes, this is the second foreign market it's entered following its arrival in the United Kingdom last September. DailyPay enables employers to offer on-demand...
Frenchie laying on a coach
Personal Finance News

Survey: Pet Owners Spend Average of $1,750 Annually on Pets

by Kyle Burbank
A recent survey from ValuePenguin found that the majority of pet owners end up spending more per year on their furry friends than they anticipated. About the Survey Results: According to a survey of 2,000 pet owners, 61% admit that taking care of their animals ends up being more expensive than they thought. Moreover, on average, these respondents report spending upwards of $1,750 a year on their pets. While 51%...
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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,...