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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

Discover Announces 5% Bonus Categories for Q3 2023

by Kyle Burbank
With June now underway, Discover is looking ahead to the third quarter of the year and announcing what bonus categories cardholders will earn up to 5% back on starting next month. About Discover's Q3 2023 categories: From July 1st through September 30th, Discover It cardholders will be able to earn up to 5% back in two categories: gas stations and digital wallets. Despite the name, the gas stations category will...
Holiday Inn Club Vacations Credit Card
Credit Card News

Holiday Inn Club Vacations Partners with Imprint for New Card

by Kyle Burbank
A well-known timeshare brand is launching its own rewards credit card. This week, Holiday Inn Club Vacations (which is separate from IHG Hotels & Resorts and the core Holiday Inn brand) announced that had partnered with the FinTech startup Imprint and issuer First Electronic Bank to create the Holiday Inn Club Vacations World Mastercard. About the Holiday Inn Club Vacations World Mastercard: First, the card earns 3% back on Holiday...
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Money Management Tips

Are People Just Now Learning About Vegas' Tricky Game Rules?

by Kyle Burbank
Vegas casinos want your money! Okay, that part you knew — but were you aware of some of the tricky tactics they use to try to get more of it? Earlier this week, the Wall Street Journal published a report that gamblers lost nearly $1 billion at Las Vegas Strips casino Blackjack tables last year, amounting to the second-highest total on record. Yet, the reasons cited for this increase weren't...
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Credit Card News

Bilt Announces June Rent Day Challenge for Its Birthday

by Kyle Burbank
With the first of the month just around the corner, Bilt is once again readying for its Rent Day promotion. This time around, in celebration of the platform's birthday, it will be hosting a special edition of its Rent Day Challenge, giving customers and cardholders a chance to win major prizes. This month's offer: On June 1st, Bilt will bring back its Rent Day Challenge. While past Challenges have taken...
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FinTech News

Greenwood Acquires Fellow Neobank Kinly

by Kyle Burbank
Two banking startups are joining forces to further their mission of helping Black America build generational wealth. Earlier this month, Greenwood announced its acquisition of Kinly. According to a press release, the transaction will bring "the two largest FinTechs focused on the Black community together as one company." Moreover, with 300,000 Kinly members joining Greenwood, the combined neobank will have more than 1 million members. About Greenwood and Kinly: Greenwood...
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Small Business News

Report: 60% of Amazon Sales Come From Independent Sellers

by Kyle Burbank
The Internet's everything store Amazon has released a new report highlighting the impact that small businesses and independent sellers on the site had in 2022. From the report: According to Amazon's latest Small Business Empowerment Report, 60% of the site's sales come from independent businesses. Amazon notes that "most" of these independent sellers are small to medium-sized businesses, but did not offer a special breakdown. In any case, the site...
Pesto Mastercard
FinTech News

Pawn Lending Alternative Pesto Announces New Funding Round

by Kyle Burbank
A startup that's looking to disrupt the pawn shop loan market is ready to hit the scene. This week, Pesto announced a new round of funding, while also launching the Pesto Mastercard. About the funding round: The FinTech firm Pesto has revealed a fresh round of funding. While the amount of the round was not disclosed in a press release, Crunchbase reports that the Series A amounted to $11 million....
Citizens Private Client Mastercard
Credit Card News

Citizens Introduces Private Client Mastercard with Touch Card

by Kyle Burbank
This week, Citizens Bank introduced a new credit card that not only appeals to its top-tier customers but will also utilize a brand new feature. As the bank announced, the new Citizens Private Client World Elite Mastercard will be the first in the United States to utilize Mastercard's Touch Card. About the card: With the Citizens Private Client credit card, customers can earn unlimited 2% back on all purchases. Additionally,...
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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...