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My Disastrous Tax Season: Where I Went Painfully Wrong

1 month ago | fioney.com | Kyle Burbank |Kyle resides

Personal FinanceWell, it’s Tax Day once again — which means that procrastinators like me are getting ready to send off our payments. After all, while I understand wanting to get a refund ASAP, who would want to pay money a minute earlier than required? Speaking of paying money, this weekend brought the realization that my wife and I owe way more to the Internal Revenue Service than we anticipated. Like, way way more.
Comparing the Mesa Homeowners Visa and the Bilt Mastercard

Mar 4, 2025 | fioney.com | Kyle Burbank |Kyle resides

Credit Card ReviewsWhether they rent or own, housing payments are easily one of the largest monthly expenses that many Americans face. Yet, even as rewards credit cards have grown in popularity, this spending category has been completely excluded — at least until recently. A few years ago, the Bilt Mastercard was introduced, allowing renters to earn rewards points on their rent payments. Then, earlier this year, the Mesa Homeowners card debuted, offering a similar proposal for homeowners.
The Synapse/Evolve Debacle Has Gotten Better and Worse

Nov 5, 2024 | fioney.com | Kyle Burbank |Kyle resides

Personal FinanceAfter several stressful weeks, end users with neobanking accounts that utilized Synapse and had funds held at Evolve Bank & Trust got a few answers in recent days. Unfortunately, not all of those answers were satisfying, leading to even more questions. Let me back up just in case you missed my previous article explaining the situation. Earlier this year, the “banking-as-a-service” company Synapse filed for bankruptcy.
4 Mind-Blowing Cost of Living Stats and Facts

Sep 12, 2024 | fioney.com | Kyle Burbank |Kyle resides

Personal FinanceAs someone who moved from Los Angeles, California to Springfield, Missouri, I know a thing or two about cost of living expenses and how they differ across various areas of the country. In fact, as you can imagine, it was a big reason why my wife and I chose to move here back in 2015.
Bilt Neighborhood Dining: The Basics and My Experience

Sep 3, 2024 | fioney.com | Kyle Burbank |Kyle resides

Credit Card TipsOver the three-day holiday weekend, my wife and I (along with our dog) had a chance to hang out at one of our favorite local breweries: Hold Fast Brewing. Between the dog-friendly patio, selection of NA brews for me, and, on this occasion, $5 pints, there’s a lot that we love about this spot. But, what makes it even better is that it’s part of Bilt’s Neighborhood Dining program, meaning I can earn extra Bilt Points on purchases I make there.
American Express Refreshes Gold Card, Increases Annual Fee

Jul 25, 2024 | fioney.com | Kyle Burbank |Kyle resides

Credit Card NewsAmerican Express has announced a major refresh for one of its flagship cards. About the updates:The Amex Gold Card is getting a revamp for the first time in three years. First, the card will be gaining two new credits. Now, cardholders will be able to earn up to $84 a year ($7 a month) in statement credits for purchases at Dunkin Donuts. Additionally, Gold cardmembers will earn up to $100 per year in statement credits when they make purchases at participating Resy dining locations.
Are We Witnessing the End of the Neobank?

Jul 2, 2024 | fioney.com | Kyle Burbank |Kyle resides

FinTech NewsThe first time I heard the term “FinTech” was in 2015. In the near-decade since, I’ve become a diligent observer of the industry and a sizable fan overall. Over the years, I’ve witnessed some startups rise to mainstream success while others go out nearly as quickly as they arrived. Similarly, I’ve watched as venture capital funding reached record highs… and then receded.
Wage Access FinTech Clair Partners with Payroll Platform Check

Jun 27, 2024 | fioney.com | Kyle Burbank |Kyle resides

FinTech NewsThe FinTech Clair has revealed the latest expansion of its service via a new partnership. About the partnership:This week, the earned wage advance service Clair announced that it would be partnering with the payroll infrastructure company Check. As a result, the Clair platform will be available for employers using Check to opt into, giving their employees the ability to request funds ahead of their payday. This partnership comes as demand for such services is on the rise.
Lessons From a First-Time Home Buyer: The Story of How We Bought a House

Nov 29, 2023 | fioney.com | Kyle Burbank |Kyle resides |Jonathan Dyer

Personal FinanceIn 2015, my wife and I moved to Springfield, Missouri. At the time, while we originally elected to rent an apartment, we figured we’d eventually be able to buy a house here thanks to the lower cost of living and easy-going housing market. Despite this, although we’d revisited the idea from time to time, it seemed that something was always standing in our way. Most recently, this included interest rates driving up payments to a frustrating degree.