Category: Money Management

Money Management

Money at 30: How Much Does a Funeral Cost?

by Kyle BurbankMar 28, 2023

Did you know that dying is expensive? More specifically, the costs associated with funerals can really add up. That's something my wife and I have unfortunately learned recently as her dad passed away a couple of weeks ago after a brief battle with cancer. Luckily, he and my mother-in-law had made some preparations, such as purchasing plots ahead of time. Still, there are plenty of other expenses and options to...

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Money at 30: Why Does Decluttering Feel Like Saving Money?

by Kyle BurbankMar 14, 2023

A few weeks ago, I shared that I was going on a bit of a subscription cancelation binge — and, let me tell you, I've been on a high ever since. In fact, after slashing those costs and racking up savings, I was inspired to keep the good times rolling... except how? Well, after sitting with this feeling, I realized that what I really wanted to do was engage in...

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Money at 30: Digital Nomadism Revisited

by Kyle BurbankMar 7, 2023

A few years back, I shared that listening to a podcast had sent me down a rabbit hole exploring the world of digital nomadism. At the time, I'd firmly concluded that the lifestyle wasn't for me. Yet, more recently, the topic has once again come up in conversations between me and my wife. That's partially due to our current frustrations with our apartment complex and wondering what surprises await us...

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Money at 30: Two Years Later - Was Our Apartment Upgrade Worth It?

by Kyle BurbankFeb 21, 2023

Nearly two years ago, my wife and I decided to move from our longtime apartment complex to one where the rent was $400 more per month. This time last year, I shared a status update in which I declared that this somewhat risky move had been worth it thanks to the numerous benefits this upgrade included. Cut to today and things have definitely changed in a few ways. In fact,...

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Money at 30: Putting My Subscriptions on the Chopping Block

by Kyle BurbankFeb 14, 2023

Like many Americans these days, I have several different subscriptions. These include streaming services, business tools, and other various memberships. Until now, I've thought I'd done a decent job of keeping track of these subscriptions by maintaining a master list of them and felt fairly comfortable with what I'd let hang around. Despite this, something set me off this week, leading me to take a closer look at how much...

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How to Get a Used Boat Loan

by Thomas SchumacherFeb 5, 2023

As with any big purchase, buying a used boat can be an intimidating process. Sometimes it can seem that the pain of securing the funds to get the boat takes away from the fun and entertainment having the boat will bring. If you’re feeling overwhelmed you should know that getting a used boat loan doesn’t have to be a hassle, as long as you take it one step at a...

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Money at 30: My Top 3 Finance Apps and Tools to Watch in 2023

by Kyle BurbankJan 17, 2023

Over the past few years, I've offered up my list of the top FinTech apps and tools. This originally started as a way to highlight a few of my favorite tools but eventually evolved to also highlight offerings from startups I just found fascinating. Well, as it turns out, my track record has been a bit hit-or-miss on that front. So, this time around, I thought I'd keep the tradition...

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Buy Now, Pay Later: A Look at Some Popular BNPL Platforms

by Fioney StaffDec 19, 2022

If you've watched television, visited a retail store, or shopped online in the past few years, you've almost undoubtedly heard about "buy now, pay later" or at least encountered one of the companies offering such options. Not only has the number of BNPL services grown in recent years but the number of consumers turning to these services has continued to climb as well. Yet, while the popularity of these platforms...