8 government regulations business owners should know
Written by: Melissa Wylie
There’s more to running a business than selling products and services. On top of managing employees, finances and day-to-day tasks, business owners also have to make …
Testing tomorrow’s car tech today at Stanford’s CARS lab
Written by: Andy Reid
If you look in a far corner of the Stanford University campus, you will find The Center for Automotive Research, a place where students, professors, manufacturers …
7 smart tools for creating the perfect Thanksgiving dinner
Written by: Lauren Barack
Preparing Thanksgiving dinner can be an arduous process. Gadgets like smart ovens and refrigerators can help, but what about small-scale devices? These seven smart tools can help make cooking for …
Celebrate National Fast Food Day with these deals
Written by: Brian Acton
November 16 is National Fast Food Day, and the best way to celebrate is by pulling up to your favorite fast-food joint. Fast food is already …
5 secrets to inexpensive life insurance for seniors
Written by: Neal Frankle
Life insurance for seniors doesn’t have to be expensive. Just because you’ve been around the block a few times doesn’t mean that life insurance companies should …
How I paid off $30K in student loans over 6 years. Here’s how
Written by: Peter Prokaj
Imagine graduating from an MBA program ready to take on the world, only to find yourself unemployed. Sadly, this isn’t a unique situation. Considering the current …
Want to be a real estate investor? Here’s the team you need in place
Written by: Jerry Ford
The right team is essential to anything you’re trying to do, especially real estate investing. Warren Buffett says, “Price is what you pay, value is what …
Bob Bondurant school of driving closes amid bankruptcy filling
Written by: Carter Nacke
After 50 years, one of the nation’s top performance-driving schools has shuttered The Bob Bondurant School of High Performance Driving closed its doors Monday, slightly more …
Why you shouldn’t take out an 84-month auto loan
Written by: Ralph Miller
The truth about long-term auto loans When poor credit and high monthly payments are keeping you from buying the car you need, it may be tempting …
An arresting display: The 7th Montecito Motor Classic
Written by: Larry Crane
The event was a celebration of two different automotive milestones: The 70th anniversary of the creation of an automobile called Porsche, and the 90th anniversary of …
5 common home buying mistakes you can avoid
Written by: Scott Sheldon
When you talk to a lender about pre-approval, you’re going to go through a full range of emotions, including anxiety over whether you should buy a …
How the Sears bankruptcy could affect your money
Written by: Hanna Horvath
Sears Holdings Corp., the parent company of the retail chain Sears, filed for bankruptcy in mid-October. The company, once a staple in malls, has struggled for …
Does 2-factor authentication really keep you safer?
Written by: Adam Levin
There’s an old saying: “Locks are for honest people.” The idea is that a competent crook can break in no matter what you do, but that …
This easy-to-make, $4 side dish is perfect for Thanksgiving
Written by: Anna Francese Gass
Every year, I host Thanksgiving for my family. It’s my favorite holiday to host. It’s a holiday where we take the day to give thanks and …
9 reverse mortgage questions answered
Written by: Angela Brown
Your golden years should be the time you finally get to sit back, relax and enjoy everything you worked for. However, as some people head into …
26 of the best home businesses to start
Written by: Megan Sullivan
If you find you’re suddenly unemployed or at home with your children all day or even just looking for some side income, starting your own home-based …
5 small business marketing trends to watch in 2019
Written by: Audrey Sellers
With limited time and resources, marketing remains a challenge on Main Street. You may want to improve your marketing, but running the business will always take priority. In …
6 high-tech holiday gifts for your favorite fitness fanatics
Written by: Alistair Charlton
Anyone who works out regularly can tell you that health and fitness are more closely integrated with technology than ever before. With the holidays right around …
The best virtual reality headsets under $100
Written by: Maria Korolov
If the Oculus Rift, HTC Vive and Sony PlayStation VR headsets give you sticker shock, there are cheaper devices that still deliver a solid virtual reality …
6 reasons to buy a home around the holidays
Written by: Jamie Friedlander
You’ve decided that it’s finally time to purchase a new home. But it’s December, and you live somewhere cold. The thought of trudging through snow to …
Is an 8K TV worth buying right now?
Written by: Alistair Charlton
“Just wait until you see the beetroot being pulled up, that’s my favorite part.” As introductions to new televisions go, this is a strange one. Samsung’s …
How to build a holiday shopping fund in 30 days
Written by: Jeanine Skowronski
Holiday shopping costs the average American a pretty penny — $967.13 in 2017, according to the National Retail Federation. If you’re staring at your bank account, …
How not to hire a credit repair company
Written by: Neal Frankle
When you get into a credit mess, there’s usually a strong temptation to turn the whole problem over to someone else hoping they can fix it …
5 reasons you should be making bi-weekly mortgage payments
Written by: Lindsay VanSomeren
Maybe you’ve heard whispers among friends and family that making biweekly mortgage payments — once every two weeks instead of once a month — can help …
These old-school tax scams just won’t go away. Here’s how to avoid them
Written by: Brooke Niemeyer
Scammers are always out there, but they become particularly prevalent when people are thinking about taxes. This is not only as April 15 approaches, but also …
Here’s how much homeowners insurance costs in each state
Written by: Patrick Howard
Selecting a homeowners insurance policy is one of the more important purchasing decisions you’ll make after finding a new home. There are a couple reasons for …
How smart assistants can help you seek counseling
Written by: Alistair Charlton
For most of us, an Amazon Echo is just a means of playing music or controlling smart home devices. However, smart assistants are also valuable tools for …
Can Facebook’s new Portal video caller eavesdrop on you?
Written by: Lauren Barack
Facebook recently admitted that its video call function could be used for targeted advertising. That’s no coincidence, according to Recode. “Portal voice calling is built on the Messenger infrastructure, …
Is buying a franchise right for you?
Written by: Neal Frankle
Have you ever dreamed of owning a McDonalds, IHOP, UPS Store, Domino’s Pizza or Jiffy Lube? If so, franchising might be for you. There are some distinct …
What to look for in a mortgage on a manufactured home
Written by: Scott Sheldon
Want to borrow money to purchase or refinance a manufactured home? Here’s how it’s done. A manufactured home is a property that was constructed in a …
