Category: Money Management

Money Management

Money at 30: Two Years Later - Was Our Apartment Upgrade Worth It?

by Kyle BurbankFeb 21, 2023

Nearly two years ago, my wife and I decided to move from our longtime apartment complex to one where the rent was $400 more per month. This time last year, I shared a status update in which I declared that this somewhat risky move had been worth it thanks to the numerous benefits this upgrade included. Cut to today and things have definitely changed in a few ways. In fact,...

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Money at 30: Putting My Subscriptions on the Chopping Block

by Kyle BurbankFeb 14, 2023

Like many Americans these days, I have several different subscriptions. These include streaming services, business tools, and other various memberships. Until now, I've thought I'd done a decent job of keeping track of these subscriptions by maintaining a master list of them and felt fairly comfortable with what I'd let hang around. Despite this, something set me off this week, leading me to take a closer look at how much...

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Money at 30: Robinhood Retirement Review

by Kyle BurbankFeb 9, 2023

During a recent earnings conference call, Robinhood's CEO Vlad Tenev revealed that the investment app would soon be introducing a retirement account platform for users. Soon after that, the platform announced more details about the offering while opening a waitlist. Now, a mere few weeks later, Robinhood Retirement is here. So what does this new IRA option have to offer? Let's look at the details of Robinhood Retirement and my...

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How to Get a Used Boat Loan

by Thomas SchumacherFeb 5, 2023

As with any big purchase, buying a used boat can be an intimidating process. Sometimes it can seem that the pain of securing the funds to get the boat takes away from the fun and entertainment having the boat will bring. If you’re feeling overwhelmed you should know that getting a used boat loan doesn’t have to be a hassle, as long as you take it one step at a...

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Money at 30: Pluto TV Review — The Pros and Cons

by Kyle BurbankJan 24, 2023

These days, it feels as though everyone has at least a few streaming service subscriptions. While these memberships may only be a few dollars each, those costs can add up as more services join the fray and prices rise for many. However, there is at least one service you can enjoy without paying a dime: Pluto TV. Pluto TV may not exactly be new, but I've noticed that the service...

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Aldi Curbside Pickup Review — Is it Worth it?

by Kyle BurbankJan 19, 2023

Over the past few months, I've been a bit torn. While I love saving money and keeping costs down, the convenience of grocery delivery has proven too powerful for me to resist. Now one of my favorite discount grocery stores is rolling out a better option with the introduction of Aldi Curbside Pickup. Yet, the question still remains: is this option actually worth it?

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Money at 30: My Top 3 Finance Apps and Tools to Watch in 2023

by Kyle BurbankJan 17, 2023

Over the past few years, I've offered up my list of the top FinTech apps and tools. This originally started as a way to highlight a few of my favorite tools but eventually evolved to also highlight offerings from startups I just found fascinating. Well, as it turns out, my track record has been a bit hit-or-miss on that front. So, this time around, I thought I'd keep the tradition...

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Privacy.com Review (2023) — How it Could Help Keep Your Money Safe

by Kyle BurbankJan 12, 2023

First the bad news: considering all the major data breaches that have hit retailers, websites, and freaking credit bureaus alike, there’s a very strong chance your personal info has been compromised at some point. Luckily, in addition to steps you can take, such as freezing your credit reports to prevent criminals from using this data, there are a growing number of tools you can use to foil thieves in the...