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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 Money@30'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.
Ness credit card

Ness Announces Discontinuation of Rewards Credit Card

A premium credit card focused on health and wellness is being shuttered mere months after it launched. What's happening: Ness has announced that it's shutting down its Ness Card rewards credit card. In fact, according to Doctor of Credit, cards are already being deactivated. News of the closure was shared on the Ness site, with the company's CEO and founder Derek Flanzraich stating, "[W]e’ve simply run out of money." A...
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Neobank HMBradley Announces Shut Down of Consumer Services

A neobank that was known for its unique deposit account and credit card offerings is now set to wind down its services. What's happening: HMBradley has announced that it's shutting down. The decision was shared in an open letter from CEO and co-founder Zach Bruhnke posted to the company's site. According to the post, consumer deposit and credit card products will wind-down in the next 30 days (December 15th). In...
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Guac App Review: The Pros and Cons of the Automated Savings Tool

When it comes to managing your finances and making better money moves, automation has been a gamechanger. That's why we've seen a number of apps emerge, each putting their twist on auto-savings and the like. Among these options is Guac — an app that aims to help consumers contribute money toward their savings goals as painlessly as possible. So, how does Guac work and does it succeed in its mission?...
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TD Bank Survey Highlights Consumer Holiday Budget Plans

TD Bank has released its latest Merry Money Survey, highlighting consumer plans and habits for the upcoming holiday shopping season. About the survey: For the survey, TD polled more than 2,000 consumers in the United States about their money management heading into the holiday season. To start, consumers were asked about their economic outlook through the year's end. While 68% of respondents cited concerns about how inflation might impact their...
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Zil Money Introduces Credit Card Payroll Payment Feature

The FinTech Zil Money is introducing a unique way for small businesses to fund their payroll. About the feature: Zil Money has announced the launch of its Payroll by Credit Card feature. As the name implies, this allows businesses to fund their payroll using a business credit card. In turn, business owners can earn rewards while streamlining their payroll. Additionally, this method could help with cash flow. According to Zil,...
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Charlie Introduces FraudShield Platform for Older Adults

Soon after teasing the addition of a fraud prevention platform, Charlie has announced the launch of FraudShield. About FraudShield: Charlie, a banking service built for adults over 62, has debuted its new FraudShield platform. This suite of features is meant to help older adults protect themselves from financial scams and other issues. The first feature included in FraudShield is Sleep Mode. With this option, users can shut off their debit...
Step Black Card

Youth-Centric Neobank Step Launches Step Black Card

Step, a neobank that looks to appeal to younger adults, has announced the debut of a new card option. About Step Black: This week, Step officially launched the Step Black card. Previously, the card gained a waitlist of more than 100,000 people. Now, customers can sign up for the secured card that can help young adults (including those under 18) to build and establish credit. The Step Black card could...
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Bilt Adds Marriott Bonvoy as Point Transfer Partner

Bilt has added yet another new partner to its stable of point transfer options. What's happening: Today, Bilt announced Marriott Bonvoy as its newest travel transfer partner. As a result, Bilt members will be able to convert their Bilt Points to Marriott Bonvoy points at a ratio of 1:1. The brand is now the 15th Bilt transfer partner and is the third hotel chain partner (joining Hyatt and IHG). As...
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A Guide to Building Credit and Increasing Your Credit Scores

When it comes to credit, there’s some good news. The average credit score in the United States has been steadily rising in recent years, coming in at 715 in 2023. That may be because, today, consumers not only have more ways to access their credit reports and scores than ever before but also because there are an increasing number of options that Americans have for building credit in the first...

2024 SoFi Checking and Savings Review

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. Lately it seems as though that theme has been 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...
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Chase Reveals Q2 2024 Freedom 5%(+) Bonus Categories

Chase has announced its bonus category picks for the second quarter of 2024 — including some interesting twists. About the categories: As April approaches, Chase has revealed what categories Freedom and Freedom Flex cardholders can earn bonuses on. From April 1st through June 30th, customers can earn 5% (or more) in three categories: Amazon.com, Hotels, and Restaurants. Similar to how Chase embraced a "New Year, New Me" theme last quarter,...

FedEx Announces Winners of 11th Annual 2023 Small Business Grant Contest

Nearly three months after the entry period ended, FedEx has announced the winners of its 11th annual Small Business Grant Content. This year's event saw more than $300,000 in funds going to a variety of small businesses across the nation. Last month, the company revealed 100 finalists, with that list now being narrowed down to just 10 winners. This year's grand prize winners included KindVR, The Cupcake Collection, Up In...
H-E-B and Central Market  credit cards

Imprint Launches Credit Cards from H-E-B and Central Market 

The FinTech Imprint is partnering with the popular Texas-based grocery chain H-E-B for a pair of new rewards credit cards. This week saw the launch of the H-E-B Visa Signature Credit Card as well as the Central Market Visa Signature Credit Card. With these two (nearly identical) options, customers will be able to earn rewards on groceries and beyond. First, both versions of the card earn up to 5% back on select...