Be cautious with electric vehicles in wet and flooded conditions
The battery in an electric vehicle can sometimes catch fire if it comes into contact with water, a risk that matters for people in areas prone to…
Month: December 2024
Take care with fire pits
Fire pits can make for cozy fall and winter evenings, but you should be aware of the dangers. In 2021, nearly 6,000 people went to the emergency room with…
Extreme penalties apply to some DUI situations
You are at a Christmas party with friends and family. The kids all got presents. It was fun. Time to go home. But if you had a few drinks, it’s not time…
Buying stocks on Robinhood for fun (and maybe profit)
Those who don’t mind dropping some cash on lottery tickets (someone has to win!) end up with a nice stack of useless paper. But hey, if you don’t mind…
A financial recipe for happiness in life and love
People who effectively manage their money are happier, have better marriages, and even sleep better, studies show. For young people with starting…
How to avoid impulse spending
When money is tight and prices are rising, nothing can destroy your budget quicker than an expensive impulse buy. Like suddenly you must have that new…
Try this packing method for your winter break
Try this packing method for winter vacay For a seven-day vacation, you might be able to pack a carry-on bag with everything you need if you follow the…
Rare event: Hanukkah and Christmas coincide
Hanukkah and Christmas Day coinciding is a relatively rare occurrence. Hanukkah is based on the lunisolar Hebrew calendar, and varies each year against…
Russia fines Google for all the money on Earth (and then some)
The Russian government has fined the search engine giant Google more than 2 undecillion rubles, or about $110 trillion dollars, after the company blocked…
Don’t become gate lice
There is a reason airlines board people in groups, but no good reasons to ignore the boarding process and crowd the gate. Still, a lot of people do just…