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Buying & Financing Your New Home by Casey Fleming book
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Lessons From a First-Time Home Buyer: "Buying & Financing Your New Home" Book Review

by Kyle Burbank
Over the past couple of years, I've written a lot about my experience as a first-time homebuyer and then a first-time homeowner. The only problem is that I can really only share my own personal experience with the processes, woes, and wins of homeownership. So, when I was able to claim a free copy of Buying & Financing Your New Home: Find the Right Home & the Best Possible Mortgage...
Let's Talk About Money by Terry Gaspard book cover
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"Let's Talk About Money: Low-Conflict Conversations for Couples" Book Review

by Kyle Burbank
Every so often, I realize how blessed I am to have a spouse I see (basically) eye to eye on financially. Unfortunately, not everyone is so lucky. Enter the new book Let's Talk About Money: Low-Conflict Conversations for Couples by Terry Gaspard MSW, LICSW, released earlier this year. I had a chance to check out Let's Talk About Money in audiobook form, which is apparently an Audible exclusive. If you,...
Money Together book cover
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"Money Together" by Heather & Douglas Boneparth Book Review

by Kyle Burbank
Do you ever look at your Twitter feed and wonder how you came to discover certain people you follow? That's what happened to me with Douglass Boneparth. Luckily, what led me to take an increased notice of Boneparth wasn't that he said something horribly offensive and made me want to block him — but, instead, the announcement of a book he wrote with his wife. With that, I was excited...
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Top 10 Personal Finance Books to Get 2026 Off to a Good Start

by Kyle Burbank
As quickly as it came in, 2025 is nearly over — and 2026 is waiting to take over. In turn, millions of people are growing introspective and considering what they may want to achieve, change, or do in the new year. For many, money is at least a part or factor in many of these goals. That’s why I figured now is a good time to highlight 10 (or so)...
The New Money Rules" by Lillian Zhang book cover
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'The New Money Rules' by Lillian Zhang Book Review

by Kyle Burbank
Over the years, I've learned that no one really understands how generations work. It's understandable since there's often not a set-in-stone definition for when a generation starts or begins. But one thing's for sure: I'm solidly a Millennial. That means that I'm not the intended audience for The New Money Rules: The Gen Z Guide to Personal Finance (which was released earlier this year). Nevertheless, I decided to cash in...
3 copies of The Art of Spending Money by Morgan Housel
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The Art of Spending Money: Simple Choices for a Richer Life Book Review

by Kyle Burbank
Five years ago, I picked up the book The Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel after seeing it on Amazon — and absolutely loved it. So, when I saw that he was releasing another book, I immediately pre-ordered. That book was 2023's Same as Ever, which I also enjoyed. That brings us to this year as The Art of Spending Money: Simple Choices for a Richer Life hit store shelves and,...
Rich Girl Nation by Katie Gatti Tassin book
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"Rich Girl Nation" by Katie Gatti Tassin Book Review

by Kyle Burbank
A funny trend has been afoot as of late. It seems that many of the personal finance writers I've seen featured on the monthly Fioney Top 10 lists have recently been publishing books. I've already reviewed a couple of these — and there are even more on the way — but I had a chance to check out yet another: Rich Girl Nation: Taking Charge of Our Financial Futures by...
I Survived Capitalism and All I Got Was This Lousy T-Shirt: Everything I Wish I Never Had to Learn About Money by Madeline Pendleton book cover
Book Reviews

"I Survived Capitalism and All I Got Was This Lousy T-Shirt" Book Review

by Kyle Burbank
Recently, my wife reminded me about the free app Libby, which offers ebooks and audiobooks from your local library. While browsing, I came across the book I Survived Capitalism and All I Got Was This Lousy T-Shirt: Everything I Wish I Never Had to Learn About Money by Madeline Pendleton. Admittedly, the cover including Pendleton's blue bangs and goth punk accessories helped to grab my attention — and, although the...
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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...
Rakuten: Where it pays to shop.
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A Look at How Rakuten (Ebates) Works in 2026

by Kyle Burbank
Since taking an interest in personal finance, one site I’ve come across again and again is Rakuten, formerly Ebates. If you’re still unfamiliar, Rakuten is a cashback site — and is the largest of its kind by far, boasting deals from over 3,500 retailers. Its popularity has endured even with the odd Rakuten re-branding and the platform remains one of my most-used money-saving tools. Since joining Rakuten / Ebates some...
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...