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These are the best & worst things to buy in October
October is a time for picking pumpkins, drinking apple cider and enjoying the crisp fall weather. It’s also a good time for shopping (and freebies!). With …
50 fun ways to teach your kids about money
Teaching your kids about money can be fun — you can take a day-to-day activity and make it a learning moment, or turn a complex topic …
The watch that knows if you’re having a heart attack
The Apple Watch Series 4 takes smartwatches in a new, potentially life-saving direction. In addition to a larger display, a more powerful processor and the other features …
The best smart tech for your college dorm room
Connected devices aren’t just for the rich and the tech savvy anymore. Smart gadgets have become more accessible and more affordable, which is great news for …
7 ways to be frugal & eco-friendly
Image Credit: BrianAJackson/iStock. 1. Building a craft box Image Credit: NataliaDeriabina / iStock. 2. Making homemade crayons Image Credit: lyingv43 / iStock. 3. Using hand-me-downs Image …
A beginner’s guide to finding the right homeowners insurance policy
Your mortgage lender will require that you buy a specified amount of homeowners insurance before letting you close on your home. When looking into homeowners insurance …
26 free tools that will make your life easier
We get it: The daily grind is real. In the interest of making life’s more tedious tasks easier, we put together a list of 25 free …
Why charging your phone will soon be like jumping on Wi-Fi
Imagine being able to charge your smartphone without plugging it in. Imagine a world in which you can sit in a restaurant or wander through an …
Alexa Auto offers drivers navigation, weather updates & more
Drivers can now bring Amazon Alexa along for the ride. Instead of battling with their car’s default, oftentimes tedious voice command system, drivers can now ask Alexa …
Is AppleCare smartphone insurance worth buying?
You can cover a lost or stolen iPhone with a new insurance policy — but it will cost you. Apple has quietly launched a new product …
5 smart devices to help you navigate New York City
New York City is unlike any other metropolis in the world. It’s crowded with skyscrapers, bursting with traffic and inhabited by folks who always seem to …
One simple trick to cut your life insurance costs
For many people, the amount of life insurance protection they need throughout their lives varies. Many life insurance policies allow you to adjust your death benefit …
All in the wrist: This tech bracelet can measure your blood count
Researchers at Rutgers University built a bracelet that can send crucial data directly to your doctor. The wearable consists of a circuit board that wraps around the wrist …
Why baby boomers still need this important financial protection tool
All the generations do money differently. Millennials are budgeting far differently than those in Gen X, for example. But we all have something new to learn and …
How to file a homeowners insurance claim after a natural disaster
If you live in an area susceptible to natural disasters, chances are you’re going to need to file a homeowners insurance claim at some point. Filing …
7 ways your phone can turn you into a great bartender
Having someone mix a cocktail for you is part of any bar’s allure. Relaxing at home with an aperitif can be nice as well. There are …
BMW unveils its first smart motorcycle
It’s unnerving to watch a motorcycle drive itself around a track, lean into corners and even deploy its own kickstand. That’s exactly what BMW has created. …
6 things airlines don’t want you to know
Americans are taking to the skies in record numbers. In 2017, nearly 50 percent of Americans flew. By comparison, in 1977, just 25 percent of Americans …
They may share love, but many couples don’t share money
Some couples share everything, from homes, to clothes to pets. But there’s one thing many don’t mingle: finances. In fact, one-in-five people keep and manage their …
8 ways to save on prescription drugs
With health insurance coverage, prescription copays and out of pocket costs fluctuate based on the type of drug and the plan itself. Without coverage, you’re 100 …
Walmart taps VR to help train employees
Walmart’s favorite way to use virtual reality does not involve shooting at space aliens, or flying like an eagle over buildings. Instead, the company is using …
The best tech gadgets to help you sleep
It is easy to say that technology is bad for your sleep. With their latest mobile software, Apple and Google both incorporate features that reduce the …
8 hidden moving expenses to watch out for
Whether you’re moving across the country or just across town, one of the first things you should do before loading up your boxes is create a …
The best local breweries in each state
Looking for an excuse to head to the nearest bar after work? Look no further: September 28 is Drink Beer Day. Celebrate this important national holiday …
Awesome themed restaurants in every state
Dining out has as much to do with atmosphere as food, which is why many restaurants strive to present settings more exciting than a table with …
Is brewing your own beer worth the investment?
I recently popped into my local homebrew store, SoCo Homebrew in Austin, Texas, because I wanted to learn more about homebrewing options and the associated costs. …
Want to be a star home cook? Stock your kitchen first
Often, when I’m at a cocktail party meeting new people, the conversation usually comes around to the fact that I cook for a living. Many people are …
How the iPhone XS and Apple updates will jazz up your smart home
Apple’s launch of its newest iPhones, the XS, XS Max and XR, plus upcoming OS updates, are set to bring some more excitement to the way …
What you can’t miss on the newest cruise ships
I’m a millennial and I love cruising. It’s not hard to find articles out there reporting cruise lines are attracting my generation by offering fancy cabins …
A beginners guide to reading (& understanding) a hospital bill
Whether it was a planned procedure or an unplanned emergency, a hospital visit is often a disorienting and stressful experience — and that’s before you receive …
