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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.
Bilt Mastercard
Credit Card News

Wells Fargo Reportedly Losing Millions Per Month on Bilt Program

by Kyle Burbank
A popular and unique credit card offering is reportedly causing financial headaches for its issuing bank. About the report: According to a report by the Wall Street Journal, Wells Fargo is losing approximately $10 million a month as a result of its partnership with Bilt to issue the Bilt Mastercard. As the Journal explains, this loss is largely a result of the card having "savvier" cardholders and the product's unique...
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Book Reviews

"Work Optional" by Tanja Hester Book Review

by Kyle Burbank
Editor’s note: The following review was first published in 2019, but the conclusion has been updated for 2024. Prior to attending last year's FinCon Expo, I had certainly heard about FIRE (short for "financial independence, retire early) but it wasn't until I arrived at the conference that I realized how large the movement had grown. Of course, with popularity comes backlash, as some so-called "gurus" have questioned the fundamentals of...
Chase Q3 bonus categories for summer
Credit Card News

Chase Freedom Announces 5% Bonus Categories for Q3 2024

by Kyle Burbank
With the official summer season about to begin, Chase has embraced the fun for its Chase Freedom third quarter 2024 bonus categories. About the Q3 2024 bonus categories: From July through September, Chase Freedom and Freedom Flex cardholders can earn up to 5% back in three (technically four) bonus categories. First up is gas/EV charging station. This includes gasoline paid for either at the pump or inside of the station....
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Personal Finance News

Pepper App Offering 10% Off Lowe's Gift Cards for Father's Day

by Kyle Burbank
The cashback app Pepper Rewards has a special deal in place for Father's Day weekend. About the offer: Starting today and running through this weekend, Pepper is offering a 10% instant discount on Lowe's gift cards — in addition to the regular 5% back. As a result, users can purchase a $50 gift card for $45, a $100 gift card for $90, a $500 gift card for $450, etc.. The...
Visa SavingsEdge app
Small Business News

Visa Relaunches Small Business Rewards Platform SavingsEdge

by Kyle Burbank
Small business owners with Visa business cards can once again earn rewards via SavingsEdge. About the relaunched program: Visa has officially relaunched its SavingsEdge platform following a short hiatus. The updated tool includes some enhanced features, new offerings, and more. These changes are meant to "support smarter spending and saving." According to Visa, the new SavingsEdge includes hundreds of new merchant offerings. This includes Instant Coupons and Cashback Offers in...
installing a water heater
Home Buying Tips

Lessons From a First-Time Home Buyer: Our First Major Repair as Homeowners

by Kyle Burbank
Well, it had to happen sooner or later. This week, my wife and I placed a maintenance call, with the hope that it might be a small fix — but, of course, it turned out to be a worst-case scenario. The culprit causing harm to our wallets this time? Our water heater. The good news is that, through this process, we learned a few things that I think will help...
InScope dashboard screenshot
FinTech News

Financial Reporting FinTech InScore Launches, Raises $4.3 Million

by Kyle Burbank
A FinTech that helps companies with their financial reporting and auditing processes has officially launched and raised a new round of funds. About the round and InScope: InScope has announced that it recently raised $4.3 million. The seed round was led by Lightspeed Venture Partners, while a group of individual investors also participated. The San Francisco-based InScope was founded last year and ran a beta earlier this year but is...
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Credit Card Guides

The Top 3 Credit Cards I Recommend Most Often

by Kyle Burbank
Ever since I got back into the credit card game years ago, my interest in earning cashback and rewards has only grown. In turn, I've also written a lot about various credit cards over time — including some I like and some I think are a total waste of time. Because of this, with increasing frequency, friends and family have asked me for recommendations on cards they should get. While...
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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...
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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,...