Kyle Burbank, Author at Fioney - Page 27 of 78

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.
The Year of Less sitting on a coffee table
Book Reviews

"The Year of Less" by Cait Flanders Book Review

by Kyle Burbank
I'm sure I'm the first person ever to mention that Twitter (or X) is both a blessing and a curse. For as much as I despise the discourse that comes from the platform, I've also met amazing friends from it as well. Furthermore, even though I'm not spending nearly as much time on the site as I once may have, I do occasionally see some nuggets pop up in my...
nbkc and Spiral logos
FinTech News

Spiral Announces Partnership with nkbc to Enable Easy Giving

by Kyle Burbank
The FinTech Spiral has announced its latest banking partnership. About the partnership: This week, Spiral revealed a new partnership with Kansas City-based bank nbkc. Under this agreement, the FinTech will brings its Giving Center to nbkc customers. In turn, users will be able to give to their favorite charities and non-profit organization in a variety of ways. In addition to creating a portfolio of their supported charities, customers will also...
Chase Freedom Flex card
Credit Card News

Chase Announces 5% Bonus Categories for 4th Quarter of 2023

by Kyle Burbank
Chase has announced the slate of bonus categories for those with the legacy Freedom card as well as the currently available Freedom Flex card. Card holders can earn up to 5% back on bonus categories in the fourth quarter of 2023. About the bonus categories: As Chase has revealed, from October 1st through December 31st, customers with the Freedom or Freedom Flex card will be able to earn up to...
Bilt Awayz hotel search screenshot
FinTech News

Bilt Partners with Odynn for Live Hotel Award Booking Search

by Kyle Burbank
Bilt has unveiled a new feature that will help customers book hotel rooms using points. About the partnership and feature: This week, Bilt Rewards announced a partnership with Odynn that brings their Awayz platform to the Bilt app. With this integration, Bilt members can search and view real-time hotel award booking options. Currently, Bilt offers transfers to two hotel loyalty programs: IHG and Hyatt. In turn, the new Awayz-powered search...
entryway to a Delta SkyClub
Credit Card News

Delta to Curb SkyClub Access for Credit Card Customers

by Kyle Burbank
Delta flyers and Amex cardholders should be aware of some major updates that will affect co-branded credit card perks and more. About the updates: Delta has announced a number of significant changes regarding access to their SkyClubs which will have major impacts for credit card customers. Effective February 1st, 2025, those with Delta co-branded cards or the American Express Platinum card will be limited in the number of times that...
holding a Capital One Venture X Business Card in front of a computer
Small Business News

Capital One Officially Launches Venture X Business Card

by Kyle Burbank
A business version of a popular rewards card is now available to small business owners. About the card: After previously being offered exclusively to customers with a Capital One Relationship Manager, Capital One has officially launched the Venture X Business card, allowing small business customers to apply online. Like the consumer version of the card, the Venture X Business earns unlimited 2x miles on all purchases. Additionally, cardholders can earn...
man holding head starring at a laptop computer
Money Management Tips

My Biggest Personal Finance Flaw

by Kyle Burbank
Last month (actually just a couple of weeks ago) marked seven years since I started writing about personal finance. Over that time, a lot has changed for me personally, professionally, and — most relevant to this writing — financially. Namely, the more time I've spent covering money topics and apps, the greater understanding I've gained of financial topics while also discovering helpful tools. Thus, it's easy to say that I'm...
XBox Mastercards
Credit Card News

Xbox and Barclays Announce Launch of Xbox Mastercard

by Kyle Burbank
Xbox is preparing to roll out a new rewards credit card offering in partnership with Barclays. About the card: This week, Barclays and Xbox announced the impending launch of the Xbox Mastercard. With this offering, gamers will be able to earn rewards on a mix of Xbox-related purchases and everyday purchases. Plus, customers can choose from five different card designs, which can also be customized with their gamer tag. The...
The "Email" field is empty, you must enter some text to proceed.The text you entered in the "Email" field appears to be invalid, please edit it and try again
Get the Latest News Delivered to Your Inbox
Credit Score Guide

A Guide to Building Credit and Increasing Your Credit Scores

by Kyle Burbank
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...
Checking Account Review

2024 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. 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...
Brim logo
FinTech News

Brim Financial Raises $85 Million as It Eyes Global Expansion

by Kyle Burbank
Toronto-based FinTech infrastructure startup Brim Financial has announced a new funding round. About the round: Brim has revealed an $85 million round. The Series C was led by EDC Investments while new investor Vistara Growth and returning investors White Owl Group, Epic Ventures, and Zions Bank also participated. To date, the company has now raised $110 million including a Series B in 2021. According to Brim, the latest funding will...
Chase Freedom Flex card
Credit Card News

Chase Reveals Q2 2024 Freedom 5%(+) Bonus Categories

by Kyle Burbank
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,...
Small Business News

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

by Kyle Burbank
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...