Many ways to be scammed
Imposter scams and online shopping top the Federal Trade Commission’s 2022 list of financial frauds. A new August 2023 survey from GoBanking questioned…
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Colorful twist in car resale value
A recent study by iseecars.com delves into the intriguing relationship between car color and resale value, producing an unexpected finding. The research…
Weigh the pros and cons before refinancing student loans
It’s hard to get past that student loan bill every month. But should you refinance? Financial experts are divided on the merits of refinancing. Notable…
Renting: A key to secure housing, stability
Among all the many necessities of life, nearly everyone pays rent at some point in their lives, but some don’t realize how important this can be. In the…
RV camping is more popular than ever
If you long to get on the road and camp your way across the continent, you are in good company. In 2022, 92 million Americans and Canadians identified as…
Looking for a partner online? Pay attention to the smile
Studies by OKCupid have analyzed thousands of profile pictures to find out what photos are the most attractive. One striking conclusion: The way you smile…
New fave internet acronym
If you are still typing LOL, you are so last year. The newest Gen Z internet slang is IJBOL. In fact, it is said to be cooler than using an emoji laughing…
Use iPhone spacebar like a mouse
In a hurry, you type the following on your iPhone text message app: Let me see weatherthis works. You need to make a separation and change the word…
How much should you spend on rent?
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development thinks that no more than 30 percent of your gross income should go to rent. Any more than that and…
Lacking Lindas
In 1947, one out of every 18 girls born were named Linda or Lynda. In 2022, there were just 807, according to the Social Security Administration. So while…