Author: Kyle Burbank
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The Honey Controversy Explained: Is the Coupon Tool a Scam?
If you’ve gone on YouTube at all recently, chances are you’ve seen thumbnails featuring the Honey logo and likely flames, an appalled face, or maybe just the word “SCAM” written across it. That may be pretty confusing if you’ve missed some big updates about the fairly useful Honey browser extension tool. So what exactly is…
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Seeking Alpha Partnering with FinTech Brokerage Moomoo
Investment research platform Seeking Alpha and the FinTech brokerage app Moomoo are teaming up to bring investors a special offer. About the partnership: This week, Seeking Alpha announced a partnership with Moomoo. While the promotion will begin today, it’s expected to span three months. During that time, there will be reciprocal benefits for customers of…
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NerdWallet Names Best Credit Cards, Banking Products for 2025
With the new year now here, NerdWallet has released its annual Best-Of Awards looking at the top credit cards, banking tools, and more. About the results: As they’ve done for several years running, NerdWallet has announced a slate of awards looking at the best options in finance. Starting with credit cards, the Wells Fargo Active…
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Book Review: “Breaking Free From Broke” by George Kamel
Throughout 2025, Fioney will be posting a new book review each month. In the meantime, you can check out our list of the top 10 financial books to start the new year off right and view my Goodreads for more. When I attended 2024’s FinCon event in Atlanta, one of the speakers I was introduced…
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Credit Card Defaults in the U.S. Reach 14-Year High
A new report shows that credit card defaults are on the rise and reaching multi-year highs. About the report: As Financial Times reports (using BankRegData figures), through the first three quarters of 2024, defaults on U.S. credit card accounts reached $46 billion. That total is the highest seen in more than a decade. In fact,…
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Small Business Accounting Platform Bench Shuts Down
An accounting startup geared toward small and medium-sized businesses has abruptly shut down. About Bench’s closure: As TechCrunch reports, the platform Bench has announced its immediate shutdown. The news was shared via the service’s website, writing in part, “[T]he Bench platform will no longer be accessible. We know this news is abrupt and may cause…
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My Personal Credit Card Strategy for 2025
Each year for the past several years, I’ve shared a look at “what’s in my wallet” and how I’ll be using each of the rewards credit cards I have. In 2024, my strategy actually saw some decently sized changes thanks to product changes, further lifestyle shifts, and more. Therefore, I was excited to write all…
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Bilt Offers Accor Status Match for First Rent Day of 2025
Bilt members can start off 2025 with complimentary Accor status and enjoy other Rent Day offers. About January 2025 Bilt Rent Day offers: During the first Rent Day of the new year, Bilt Members will be able to claim complimentary Accor Live Limitless (ALL) status. Moreover, some member will have the opportunity to upgrade their…
