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.
Small Business News
QuickBooks Report Shows 20% Increase in Credit Card Spending
by Kyle Burbank
A new Intuit survey comprised of data from more than 5,000 small businesses in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom along with anonymous data from 3.4 million Intuit QuickBooks customers found that business owners are increasingly relying on their credit cards for funding. About the report: According to the 2023 Intuit QuickBooks Small Business Index Annual report, business owners spend an average of 20% more on credit cards... Personal Finance News
Personal Finance News Round-Up: October 2023
by Kyle Burbank
Each month, the Money@30 YouTube channel rounds up the top personal finance, credit card, and travel news. Now, we here at Fioney are pleased to present these quick and to-the-point video digests with our readers. Dive into the October 2023 round-up video and go even deeper into the stories below. Chase Announces Q4 5% Bonus Categories On the heels of Discover revealing their fourth quarter bonus category picks, Chase has... Credit Card News
Universal Studios, FNBO to Launch Co-Branded Credit Card
by Kyle Burbank
Universal Studios is teaming up with First National Bank of Omaha (FNBO) for a new rewards card. About the partnership and card: Universal Destinations & Experiences (which includes the popular Universal Studios destinations) has announced a new partnership with FNBO. This collaboration will result in a new co-branded card program for the Universal Orlando Resort and Universal Studios Hollywood. Additionally, the duo will be working with Visa, which will serve... FinTech News
PayPal, Venmo Credit and Debit Cards Add Apple Pay Support
by Kyle Burbank
PayPal and Venmo cards are coming to iOS devices thanks to an update. About the update: Earlier this week, PayPal announced that PayPal and Venmo credit and debit cards could now be added to Apple Wallet. As a result, cardholders can use their eligible cards via Apple Pay in order to make purchases and earn rewards. This includes purchases made in-store, online, and in apps. Cards can not only be... Book Reviews
"A Healthy State of Panic" by Farnoosh Torabi Book Review
by Kyle Burbank
In my many years writing about money, I've seen the name Farnoosh Torabi plenty of times. From hosting the So Money podcast to writing books like When She Makes More to her numerous media appearances, she's easily one of the most recognizable figures in the personal finance community. That's why I was excited when I received an email bringing my attention to the fact that she had a new book... Small Business News
Amex Revamps U.S. Business Gold Card, Increases Annual Fee
by Kyle Burbank
American Express has announced some updates to its Business Gold Card in the United States, including new rewards categories and credits as well as an impending hike in the annual fee. About the updates: As it previously has, the Business Gold Card will continue to earn 4x points on the business's top two eligible spending categories each billing cycle (capped at $150,000 in combined purchases per calendar year). However, the... Personal Finance News
Experian Officially Launches Smart Money Checking Account
by Kyle Burbank
The credit bureau Experian is expanding its platform and introducing a new checking product. About the account: After an initial soft launch, today, Experian officially announced its new Smart Money digital checking account and debit card. The account will integrate with Experian Boost. When customers use their Smart Money debit card to pay for Boost-supported bills, such as utilities, rent, phone bills, etc., Experian will add these payments to the...