Kyle Burbank

Kyle is a freelance writer and author whose first book, "The E-Ticket Life" is now available on Amazon. In addition to his weekly "Money at 30" column on Dyer News, he is also the editorial director and a writer for the Disney fan site LaughingPlace.com and has recently starting publsihing his own personal finance blog at https://moneyat30.com/
Credit Cards

Money at 30: My Personal Credit Card Strategy for 2023

by Kyle Burbank
Over the past six years, I've gone from having one credit card to having more than half a dozen. With every card I add, I often pick up an extra perk, multiplier on a useful category, or some other benefit. Meanwhile, as my portfolio evolves and as issuers update their products, there are also some instances where a card no longer becomes useful to me. With all of that in...
Financial

Money at 30: Mana App Review

by Kyle Burbank
One of the most intriguing trends I've seen emerge since I've been following FinTech is the advent of niche neobanks. These days, you can find apps geared towards certain communities, interests, and more. Among the latest examples I've seen of this is an app called Mana, which bills itself as the best debit card for gamers. Now, I may not be a big gamer, but I do know a thing...
Personal Finance

Money at 30: The 2022 Black Friday/Small Business Saturday Deals I Partook In

by Kyle Burbank
In the past, I've often talked about my disdain for Black Friday. Despite this, it turns out that I did a decent amount of shopping on this day... albeit from the comfort of my home. Moreover, as we headed out into the world on Small Business Saturday, there were more deals to find. Thus, I figured it was worth recapping some of the items I bought over the weekend and...
Credit Cards

Rewards Credit Card Options for Holiday Travel

by Kyle Burbank
The Thanksgiving holiday may have brought a surge in travel — but it feels like it's just a warm-up for the main event next month. With many Americans looking to take the skies or the road this holiday season, there's no doubt that things will be busy. What's more, between inflation and increased demand, the cost of this travel could be higher than normal. Luckily, there are a few rewards credit...
Personal Finance

Money at 30: It's Gift Card Shopping Season

by Kyle Burbank
In the unlikely event that you were somehow unaware, this upcoming Friday is what's long been known in the retail industry and popular culture as Black Friday. Traditionally, this has been the official start of the holiday shopping season. While that remains largely true, over the years, several retailers have started to play with the timeline and basically just used the term "Black Friday" to describe any supposedly better-than-normal sale...
Credit Cards

2022 Discover It Card Review: Still Feeling “It” After All These Years

by Kyle Burbank 30
Many years ago now, following what I called my financial awakening, I found that I was suddenly in the market for a new rewards credit card. This led me to start researching various cards before ultimately landing on my final choice: the Discover It card. Before we get into my hands-on review, let me explain what I liked about this card on paper and why I ultimately applied for it....
Personal Finance

Money at 30: Keeping Crypto at Arm's Length

by Kyle Burbank
What was already being called the "Crypto Winter" has certainly grown colder in just the past couple of weeks. With the implosion of FTX, things are changing quickly. And, while I didn't have an FTX account, the news has actually impacted me as BlockFi has also paused withdrawals due to their ties to the platform. Meanwhile, as you can imagine, prices for several cryptocurrency assets have been sagging even lower...
Credit Cards

Guide to Rewards Credit Cards for Holiday Shopping

by Kyle Burbank 3
With Halloween in the rearview, it’s now full steam ahead to Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, and (eventually) New Years. Of course, there’s still plenty to do before then — including the annual holiday shopping season. As a result, while you may not realize it, this may make for a good time to get a new credit card. That’s because you may be able to find an option that will reward you...