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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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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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Personal Finance News

WalletHub Study Ranks U.S. States by Average Citizen Tax Burden

by Kyle Burbank
Just in time for the 2026 tax filing due date, a new study highlights the total tax burden that residents of different states face. About the Tax Burden by State Results: The personal finance site WalletHub has released its list of states with the highest and lowest tax burdens. To arrive at these figures, the site considered three types of tax: property tax, individual income tax, and total sales/excise tax....
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Credit Card News

Amex Platinum to Remove Saks Credit Amid Retailer's Bankruptcy

by Kyle Burbank
One of the American Express Platinum card's numerous perks is set to disappear later this year. About the Amex Platinum Saks Credit Removal American Express has announced that it will soon discontinue the Platinum Card's Saks Fifth Avenue Credit. According to a report from Doctor of Credit, the benefit will officially be removed from the card on July 1st, 2026. New and current consumer Platinum cardmembers can continue to use...
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Small Business News

Amex Introduces Graphite Business Cash Unlimited Card

by Kyle Burbank
American Express has announced a new business credit card, along with some incoming updates to a couple of its other products. About the American Express Graphite Business Cash Unlimited Card This week, Amex revealed a brand new card. With the Graphite Business Cash Unlimited Card, cardmembers can earn 2% cashback on all eligible purchases. Additionally, cardholders earn 5% back on flights and prepaid hotels booked via Amex Travel. As the...
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Credit Card Guides

Guide to the Best Rewards Credit Cards for Gasoline

by Kyle Burbank
Updated on March 26, 2026 Whether it’s for summer road trips or daily commutes, it seems that American consumers are always looking for a way to save on gas. In turn, some may be seeking credit cards that can help them earn rewards as they fill their tanks. Luckily, there are several options that can help them do just that. From cashback cards to travel rewards, there are many gas...
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Credit Card News

Bilt April 2026 Rent Day Transfer Bonus to Feature Wyndham

by Kyle Burbank
Bilt is debuting a new travel transfer partner — and offering a transfer bonus for April 2026 Rent Day. Plus, an extra redemption increase will be available. About the Wyndham Rewards Transfer Bonus This week, Bilt announced that members can now transfer Bilt Points to Wyndham Rewards. The program is now the 24th Bilt transfer partner overall and the sixth hotel option. And, to celebrate April's Rent Day, members can...
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Personal Finance News

Average FICO Credit Score Decreases for Third Straight Year

by Kyle Burbank
The latest FICO Score Credit Insights report finds that the average credit score ticked down once again. About the Latest Average Credit Score Report: According to the latest FICO data, the average American credit score is now 714. That's down one point from last year and continues a slide that started in 2023 when the average score peaked at 718. This also marks the lowest average score since 2021. Meanwhile, the...
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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,...