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.
Credit Card News
Neobank HMBradley Announces Shut Down of Consumer Services
by Kyle Burbank
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... Money Management Product Reviews
Guac App Review: The Pros and Cons of the Automated Savings Tool
by Kyle Burbank
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?... Personal Finance News
TD Bank Survey Highlights Consumer Holiday Budget Plans
by Kyle Burbank
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... Small Business News
Zil Money Introduces Credit Card Payroll Payment Feature
by Kyle Burbank
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,... Personal Finance News
Charlie Introduces FraudShield Platform for Older Adults
by Kyle Burbank
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... FinTech News
Youth-Centric Neobank Step Launches Step Black Card
by Kyle Burbank
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... Credit Card News
Bilt Adds Marriott Bonvoy as Point Transfer Partner
by Kyle Burbank
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...