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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.
An Alaska Airlines plane and a Hawaiian Airlines plane
Personal Finance News

Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines Announce Planned Merger

by Kyle Burbank
In a surprising announcement, Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines have unveiled plans to merge. About the merger plans: According to a joint press release, Alaska Airlines intends to purchase Hawaiian Airlines for approximately $1.9 billion ($18 per share plus $900,000 in net debt). While the two airlines would integrate into a single operating platform under the deal, the two brands — which happen to represent the 49th and 50th states...
Universal Credit Cards
Credit Card News

Universal, FNBO Announce More Details on Rewards Credit Cards

by Kyle Burbank
After teasing new co-branded credit cards earlier this year, Universal Destinations & Experiences and FNBO have released more details on their two rewards cards. About the Universal Rewards card: Starting with the no-annual-fee Universal Rewards Visa, this new card will include both spending rewards and in-park perks. In terms of the former, cardholders can earn 2% back in Rewards on eligible Universal purchases. All other purchases earn 1% back in...
iPhone using Apple Pay
FinTech News

Apple Reportedly Ending Partnership with Goldman Sachs

by Kyle Burbank
It looks as though Apple and Goldman Sachs will be moving forward with a break-up of their partnership. What's happening: According to a new report from The Wall Street Journal, Apple has now proposed that it and Goldman Sachs end their contract within the next 12 to 15 months. This development comes after months of reports that Goldman had been looking to exit the agreement. The partnership was slated to...
mortgage contract and keys
Home Buying Tips

Lessons From a First-Time Home Buyer: The Story of How We Bought a House

by Kyle Burbank
In 2015, my wife and I moved to Springfield, Missouri. At the time, while we originally elected to rent an apartment, we figured we'd eventually be able to buy a house here thanks to the lower cost of living and easy-going housing market. Despite this, although we'd revisited the idea from time to time, it seemed that something was always standing in our way. Most recently, this included interest rates...
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Personal Finance News

Instacart+ to Include Peacock Premium Streaming Subscription

by Kyle Burbank
The popular grocery delivery service Instacart is adding a streaming benefit to its premium memberships thanks to a new partnership. About the partnership and offer: Now, an Instacart+ membership will include a subscription to Peacock Premium. This new benefit comes at no additional cost as Instacart+ will retain its current $99 per year or $9.99 per month pricing. Peacock Premium is the ad-supported tier of NBCUniversal's streaming service, allowing customers...
credit cards spread out
Credit Card Tips

5 Steps to Evaluate Rewards Credit Cards

by Kyle Burbank
Have you ever felt the inclination to Google a phrase as generic as "best rewards credit card?" If so, I'm guessing you were pretty disappointed with the results. That's because, contrary to whatever you may read elsewhere, there's really no such thing as a "best rewards card" for everyone. Instead, it's up to each consumer to weigh the pros and cons of various options while also considering their specific needs....
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Small Business News

2023 Small Business Saturday Sees $17 Billion in Spending

by Kyle Burbank
American Express has released results from the 14th annual Small Business Saturday event. About this year's sales: According to initial projections via the Amex 2023 Small Business Saturday Consumer Insights Survey, consumers in the United States spent a total of $17 billion at small businesses on Small Business Saturday. That figure puts it below last year's $17.9 billion total and well off the record $23.3 billion seen in 2021. In...
SoFi Invest app
Financial

SoFi Active Investing Review

by Kyle Burbank
Has there ever been a better time to be a newbie investor? It wasn’t long ago that trading stocks and purchasing ETFs required “a guy” who you could give orders to and they’d make it happen. Oh, but they would charge you a significant commission for the service. Cut to 2023 and things are much different. Not only has stock market trading moved online, allowing investors to make trades for...
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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,...