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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.
JetBlue Premier Credit Card
Credit Card News

JetBlue Adds New Benefits to JetBlue Premier Credit Card

by Kyle Burbank
JetBlue is updating its premium travel card with some new benefits. About the Updates to the JetBlue Premier World Elite Mastercard: Just over a year after JetBlue introduced its Premier World Elite Mastercard, the airline is adding some new benefits. Moreover, the card's $499 annual fee is staying put. First, JetBlue Premier cardholders can now unlock a companion pass credit. Those who spend at least $15,000 in a calendar year...
PNC and TotalRewards logos
Personal Finance News

PNC Rolls Out TotalRewards Loyalty Perk Program

by Kyle Burbank
PNC customers can now unlock extra benefits and offers as part of the new PNC TotalRewards Program: About PNC TotalRewards: This week, PNC announced the official launch of PNC TotalRewards. This "relationship-based loyalty program" brings bonus benefits to customers, with three elite status tiers: Silver, Gold, and Platinum. TotalRewards status tiers are determined by a customer's 90-day average eligible balance. This balance includes both deposit and investment accounts. The balance...
Money Management Tips

The 12 Best Cashback and Rewards Tools for 2026

by Kyle Burbank
Updated on April 6, 2026 These days, if you’re shopping online, chances are you could be saving more money. In addition to coupon codes and price trackers that can help you time your purchase at just the right time, there are also dozens of cashback tools that will reward you just for shopping through their link or app. The only problem is, with so many cashback and rewards apps to...
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FinTech News

Charles Schwab Launches Teen Investor Account Option

by Kyle Burbank
Brokerage firm Charles Schwab is introducing a new account aimed at the next generation of investors. About the Schwab Teen Investor Account: Recently, Charles Schwab announced the debut of a Teen Investor account. This new option is a joint account between a parent/legal guardian and teens aged 13 to 17. With a Teen Investor account, users will not only have access to a variety of investment products but will also...
United airplane in the sky with clouds in the background
Personal Finance News

United Airlines Announces Increase to Checked Baggage Fees

by Kyle Burbank
Ahead of the summer travel season, United has revealed changes to its checked luggage pricing. About United's Checked Baggage Price Hike: Effective for tickets purchased on or after today, checking bags on United will cost more. Now, the first checked bag on domestic routes will cost $50, while a second will cost $60. This marks a $10 increase for each bag. However, flyers can still save $5 off the standard...
Amazon business credit cards and delivery boxes
Small Business News

Amazon Business Credit Cards to Transition to U.S. Bank Issuance

by Kyle Burbank
Amazon's business credit card portfolio is officially moving to a new issuer. About the Amazon Business Credit Card Issuer Transition: This week, Amazon announced that its Amazon Business Card and Prime Business Card would no longer be issued by American Express. Instead, both options will move to U.S. Bank and will now operate on the Mastercard network. The change comes eight years after Amazon and Amex launched the business credit...
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Homes

Lessons From a First-Time Home Buyer: DIY Until You Can't

by Kyle Burbank
When it comes to tackling household projects, I think it's safe to assume that most homeowners see two potential paths: hiring someone to do it for them or doing it themselves. Yet, I'm here to argue that there's a third, hybrid option. In fact, it's the approach my wife and I just took. I like to call it "DIY Until You Can't." Our DIY Until You Can't Story As I've...
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Personal Finance News

Sam's Club Announces Price Hikes on All Annual Memberships

by Kyle Burbank
A popular warehouse club is raising its annual fee once again. About Sam's Club's Membership Price Increase: This week, Sam's Club notified members that it will soon be increasing the price of its annual membership. Effective starting May 1st, the price for the base Club membership will increase $10 to $60 per year. Similarly, the cost for a Plus membership will rise from the current $110 per year to $120...
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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...
Travelers with two Best Western Credit Cards
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...
Marriott Bonvoy card and a woman on vacation
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,...