How long do negative items stay on my credit report?
How long do negative items stay on my credit report? This is the question anyone in need of credit might ask if bankruptcy, collections accounts, or …
How much does it cost to turn the average house into a smart home?
Most people’s idea of a smart home is adding a device that can control lights, plugs and door locks. But what if you wanted to make your …
4 times when it’s right to bundle your home & car insurance
Most carriers don’t sell strictly homeowners, or strictly auto insurance, and nothing else. So if you go to a company for a car insurance policy, there’s …
Millennials in the workplace: What do they love?
Written by: Jeff Revoy
When conducting a job search, millennials often scroll down to see the perks a company offers before reading the general description. They’ll likely search for the company on …
6 smart light platforms for transforming your home
Along with smart speakers like the Amazon Echo and Google Home, a common first step into the smart home world is lighting. These LED bulbs connect …
How to keep your job when you’ve totally screwed up
Alejandro got his first job out of college in 2009 as an associate buyer at a grocery store warehouse in Louisiana. He was responsible for ordering …
How smart voice assistants will help make us trust autonomous cars
Autonomous driving, attractive software and assistants like Alexa are rewriting the rules of how we drive. A decade ago, if an automotive engineer talked about a …
A workplace meditation room can increase your bottom line
Written by: Jeff Revoy
Managers like to see the numbers before investing in new tools to improve their business and get the most from their workforce. So, here is a …
What do I need to dispute a credit report?
So, you’ve read your credit reports and found something that isn’t right. What do you do now? Get ready to file a dispute. There’s no reason …
Saturday Night Live writers pen new Alexa Skill
Amazon’s Alexa has a new tool designed to keep burglars away — perhaps with a few laughs. Away Mode is an Alexa Skill that’s designed to …
5 grocery shopping hacks every smart shopper should know
Grocery shopping isn’t fun, like shopping for clothes or gifts. We tend to form habits around our weekly shopping outing – finding the closest store and walking …
Cybersecurity warning for Android users playing Fortnite
Cybersecurity expert Graham Cluley has raised concerns about how Epic Games, developer of the hit game Fortnite, requires Android owners to disable a key security setting …
The truth about skipping mortgage payments when refinancing
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10 factors to consider when setting financial goals
“How much do you cost?” is one of the most important questions I ask my clients when advising them on the structure and planning of their …
Remembering Julia Child: Reflections from Jacques Pépin
August 15 would have been Julia Child’s 106th birthday. The famed chef, author and television personality died in 2004, so it may seem odd to note …
Turn your home smart for less than $100
Building a smart home from scratch might sound like a daunting and expensive process to undertake, but since smart speakers from Amazon and Google came onto …
Smart home tech for millionaires: Top devices to buy when money is no object
At GearBrain we have already covered how to build a smart home for various budgets – from as little as $100, up to the $1,000 range, …
8 classic 1967 Ferraris that will melt your face
Written by: Michael Schreiber
1967 was a special year for Ferrari. It was the year of the Dino, the first mid-engine, street-legal Ferrari, named after Enzo Ferrari’s son. But it …
Google Pixel Watch rumors and leaks: Everything we know so far
The company is tipped to release its first own-brand smartwatch later this year. Unless you are completely clued-up on the ins and outs of the smartwatch …
What every 25 year old should know about car insurance
If you’re about to hit the quarter-century mark, or recently did, how does lower car insurance sound for a birthday gift? 25 is the age where …
17 Things You Didn’t Know About Left-Handed People
Left-handed people, who account for roughly 10 percent of the world’s population, experience distinct challenges, benefits, and quirks of daily life that most right-handed people usually …
The perfect noodle recipe when it’s too hot for anything else
During the warmer months, our bodies certainly crave cold dishes that can be enjoyed alongside a juicy burger. While potato salad is always a crowd pleaser, …
Amazon Alexa can now wake up with music. Here’s how
“Alexa, wake me up before you go-go.” Amazon Alexa can add an alarm clock to her list of tricks, able to wake people up with music …
What can I dispute on a credit report?
Reviewing your credit reports is one of the most important steps you can take to solidify your financial health. After all, your credit reports inform your …
5 summer apps to keep you safe outdoors
Summertime is the perfect time to head outdoors. The extra long days provide ample opportunity to explore the woods, head to the beach or even train …
Adulting isn’t easy — but these 12 things can help
Millennials get a bad rap (full disclosure: I am one). In fact, we get dragged for a lot. We’re apparently ruining the housing market, living at …
How to play music in several rooms at once with Amazon Alexa
As we explained in our recent Alexa guide, there are several reasons why two Amazon Echo smart speakers are better than one. For this feature, we …
8 Ways the wealthy think differently
LeBron James is obviously a great basketball player, but it turns out he’s savvy about business and understands how to build wealth, too. For example, he’s …
The $2 secret to make your salads zing all season
The best summer meals make the most of fresh veggies and seem to always include a salad, whether starring as the main course with fresh greens, …
39 ways for teens to make money
Is your teen asking you for extra cash for new clothes, shoes, or a new phone? Whether you’re a teenager looking for a job or a …
