Smart phone or car? More than half of survey respondents picked this
Written by: Larry Edsall
The conventional idea within much of the car-collecting community is that young people are not interested in cars. They don’t drive them, let alone hope to …
Google’s new Home Hub gives Google Assistant a touchscreen
Written by: Alistair Charlton
Google has released the Home Hub, a smart speaker with a 7-inch touchscreen display and a new Home View app for controlling your smart home. Similar …
The best local hiking trails in each state
Written by: Hanna Horvath
November 17 is National Take a Hike Day and what better way to celebrate the day, and the crisp fall season, than with a hike. With …
10 strategies for when your motivation falls short
Written by: John Hittler
A great deal of management advice centers on how to motivate a team. The trouble with this advice is that it assumes the people in that …
9 classic cars you’ll see in horror movies this Halloween
Written by: Carter Nacke
Halloween, the annual celebration of everything spooky, is upon us once again, which means that many people are watching horror movies. While they’re chock full of …
3 amazing health care uses for virtual reality
Written by: Mark Westlake
Virtual reality is proving useful for much more than entertainment. A study found that exercisers who wore VR headsets reported up to 13 percent less pain during …
Add this fall twist to your mac & cheese
Written by: Anna Francese Gass
Once the cold weather months are upon us, we begin craving the dishes that keep us warm and stick to our ribs. One fall favorite for …
What is a good credit score?
Written by: Shannon McNay Insler
Credit scores are a hot topic these days, and the more information that comes out about them, the more you might start to start to wonder …
Jamiroquai lead singer Jay Kay selling nearly $1 million in classic cars
Written by: Carter Nacke
Jay Kay, the front man for British jazz-funk band Jamiroquai, will send a group of classic cars worth almost $1 million to an upcoming auction in …
7 ways VR and AR can scare your friends on Halloween
Written by: Melissa Kay
Imagine being immersed in a virtual world of ghouls and goblins realistic enough to make you think you’re in a horror film. Why bother trick-or-treating when …
5 ways to turn your smart speaker into a travel agent
Written by: Alistair Charlton
Did you know that you can use Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant to book your next vacation without lifting a finger? GearBrain found ways to use Amazon …
Cosplayers reveal costume secrets for Halloween & beyond
Written by: Hanna Horvath
Halloween shopping can be expensive. Unless you plan ahead or make your own costume, you may shell out a pretty penny on dressing up. But what …
10 tips for starting a business based on what you already know
Written by: Travis Rosser
In the new knowledge economy, what you know is your most valuable resource. Everything you’ve learned, everything you’ve been through, everything you’re good at and everything …
The 8 spookiest credit score myths just in time for Halloween
Written by: Brian Acton
Unlike fictional ghosts and goblins, your credit score is very real and inextricably tied to your financial health. But, there are plenty of misconceptions out there …
Everything you need to know about hard credit inquiries
Written by: Shannon McNay Insler
Did you know that there are two types of credit inquiries, and that only one of them has an effect on your credit scores? Read on …
This smart sofa knows who’s sitting on it
Written by: Alistair Charlton
LG’s new smart sofa can recognize whoever sits on it. The company teamed up with Natuzzi, Italy’s largest furniture manufacturer, to produce a prototype couch of …
7 spooky video games to try this Halloween
Video games can be much scarier than even the most suspenseful horror movies. Their interactivity means that players must run from monsters and bad guys instead …
3 ways your credit affects your insurance coverage
Written by: Brian Acton
If you think your credit score only comes in handy when applying for loans and credit cards, think again. Your credit can affect your insurance policies, …
The real life “Saving Private Ryan” mission you never heard of
Written by: Stephan Talty
Two years ago, I began researching the story of Gene Hambleton, who was shot down behind enemy lines in 1972, setting off one of the most …
Incredible dive bars in every state
Written by: Constance Brinkley-Badgett
Traveling across America these days can sometimes feel like a cultural blur. There’s the same fast-food and chain restaurants almost everywhere, and the same is true …
Why seniors may still need life insurance
Written by: Colin Lalley
Life insurance is most often used to replace lost income if the breadwinner of a family dies and to make sure mortgages, retirement and college savings …
The 10 best tourist destinations for travelers over 50
Written by: Mia Taylor
Older tourists are often not targeted by travel companies, who tend to focus only on backpacking college students and couples looking for a getaway. But, travelers …
Celebrate World Pasta Day with this $3 dish
Written by: Anna Francese Gass
There is nothing like big bowl of pasta — it’s filling and delicious, even on a budget. And while I love a simple tomato sauce, sometimes …
Want to get out of debt? Get married
Written by: Hanna Horvath
Marriage is a partnership, through good and bad times. For some couples, this includes tackling debt together. Married couples are more likely to handle debt together …
A beginner’s guide to buying drones
Written by: Alistair Charlton
It’s easy to be wowed by drones, but they’re not toys — they are complex, powerful and expensive machines. This is important to remember when one wrong maneuver could …
Dinner is coming: 16 foods to satisfy your Game of Thrones jones
Winter may be coming, but to people addicted to Game of Thrones, the Autumn leading up to it is a long and painful one. The show last …
How to use smart lights to fight seasonal affective disorder
Written by: Julia Tell
Smart lights are of one the simplest (and least expensive) connected gadgets to install at home. And they can make it easier to get through those …
Here’s how much renters insurance costs in each state
Written by: Logan Sachon
If the thought of another $100-plus monthly expense is keeping you from buying renters insurance, you should know a renters insurance policy isn’t likely to cost …
7 traits shared by successful people
Written by: Erez Cohen
Author and motivational speaker Jim Rohn is known for saying, “Success leaves clues.” If you were to take the time to study the most successful people …
10 communication-system features every small business needs
Written by: Rhamy Alejeal
Communication is a vital component of a healthy organization, yet too often employees are left in the dark due to antiquated, ineffective communication systems. A lack …
