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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 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.
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Credit Card News

Bilt Offering Lyft Credit to Members in July Rent Day Promotion

by Kyle Burbank
Rent Day is once again approaching — and Bilt has unveiled its latest offer. This time around, the company has called upon its partner Lyft to bring members and cardholders a special perk. About the offer: Bilt has announced a special Lyft bonus to celebrate July's Rent Day. Through July 1st, regular Bilt Members can earn a $10 credit while Bilt Mastercard customers can claim a $20 credit. On top...
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Investing

How I've Been Working to Increase My Investment

by Kyle Burbank
A few years ago, I made it a goal to learn more about investing and really make an effort to invest more of my money. Well, while I've had some great successes since — including my wife and I both maxing out our IRAs on an annual basis — I'll admit that I haven't been steadily contributing to my Vanguard account as I originally envisioned. So, recently, I've been revisiting the idea...
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Personal Finance News

Best Buy Launches Amazon Prime-esque Membership Plans

by Kyle Burbank
Ahead of its annual Fourth of July sale, Best Buy has launched its new My Best Buy memberships. About the plans: This week, retailer Best Buy announced the debut of a tiered membership rewards program. First, the free tier of My Best Buy will remain. Those who sign-up (as well as existing members) will enjoy free shipping with no minimum purchase. Next, the retail chain is introducing My Best Buy...
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Small Business News

Intuit Announces IDEAS Pilot Program for Small Businesses

by Kyle Burbank
Intuit, which owns several small business tools from QuickBooks to Mailchimp, is launching a new pilot program that will support small businesses — starting with minority-owned businesses in the greater Los Angeles area. About the program: This week, Intuit announced the launch of its Intuit IDEAS program — with IDEAS standing for Invest, Develop, Empower, Accelerate, and Scale. For this initial pilot program, the company is partnering with the Los...
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FinTech News

U.K.-Based FinTech Volt Raises $60 Million for U.S. Expansion

by Kyle Burbank
A real-time payments startup from the United Kingdom has raised a new round of funds ahead of a planned expansion to the United States. About the round: Earlier this week, Volt announced that it had raised $60 million. The Series B was led by Silicon Valley-based IVP, while newcomer CommerzVentures as well as existing investors EQT Ventures, Augmentum Fintech PLC, and Fuel Ventures also participated. To date, the company has...
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Credit Card Guides

Top Credit Cards for Summer Fun — Travel, Entertainment, and More

by Kyle Burbank
It’s official: summer is here! And, with it, all of the summer fun is here as well. From travel to concerts to amusement parks and beyond, there's plenty of entertainment to be enjoyed while the weather is warm. So what if you could earn rewards while engaging in these summer pastimes? Well, thanks to some popular and lesser-known credit cards, you can! Whether you already have your summer plans or...
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FinTech News

Robinhood to Acquire "Smart Credit Card" Company X1

by Kyle Burbank
Two major FinTechs are coming together as the stock trading app Robinhood has announced plans to purchase credit card startup X1. About the deal: In a press release, Robinhood revealed that it intends to acquire X1 for an estimated total of $95 million. The transaction will be all cash and is expected to close in the third quarter of this year. As part of the deal, X1 team members will...
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Personal Finance News

CLEAR Announces New Partnership with Alaska Airlines

by Kyle Burbank
Alaska Airlines frequent flyers can now enjoy a new discount on a membership to CLEAR, allowing them to save time at airport security. About the partnership: Today, CLEAR announced that it had sealed a partnership with Alaska Airlines, resulting in a new offer for flyers. Now, Alaska Mileage Plan members can sign up for CLEAR Plus at a rate of $179 per year. This marks a $10 discount from the...
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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...
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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...
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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...