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This hidden setting stops fraud in its tracks
Here’s something you probably don’t know. Your banking app is packed with credit card tools that can help you fight fraud, track every dollar and even shop safer online.
Yep, your boring old banking app is secretly a money-smart ninja. You just haven’t poked around enough.
Let’s activate some life-upgrade-level settings right now.
Figure out where all your money’s going
Most major banking apps (Bank of America, Capital One, Chase, Wells Fargo, you name it) have a built-in spending breakdown feature. No more wondering where your money went. You can literally see that $73 you spent on food delivery last week in one sad, colorful chart.
For example, I didn’t realize I was personally funding Nordstrom’s entire Q1 earnings. Here’s how to find it:
- Open your app and go to your credit card.
- Look for words like “Spending Summary,” “Insights,” or “Trends.”
- Boom, there’s your pie chart. (Mine always looks like a pizza with “Tech Gadgets” and “Clothes” as toppings.)
Try changing the date range to see your habits over time. Want to get really scared? Look at a full year.
Next, set up alerts
This one’s a no-brainer. You can set up alerts for every time your card is used. Whether it’s $5 at a gas station or $500 on mystery electronics in a country you’ve never visited.
Here’s how to turn them on in banks’ mobile apps. I gave you steps, but if you need extra help, hit the links:
- Bank of America: Press Inbox > Bank of America inbox > Quick Setup or Custom Setup > Allow > Account Activity.
- Capital One: Tap your card > Instant Purchase Notification.
- Chase: Select the person icon > Manage alerts.
- Wells Fargo: Go to your card > Manage > Manage alerts.
Must-haves for peace of mind
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5 steps to take control of your data
Every day, it feels like there’s another company saying, “Oops, we lost your info.” Feel helpless? Don’t. I’ve got some smart steps that help lock things down and keep creeps from using your info against you. Let’s jump in.
📵 Get rid of pop-ups in Safari: Scrolling on your iPhone and run into a full-screen pop-up asking for your email? You might be able to hide it. Tap to show the address bar, then hit the Page Menu button and choose Hide Distracting Items. Next, tap the pop-up, select Hide, then press Done.
More YouTube ads incoming: I’m talking about 30-second unskippable ads on TVs. These used to be part of special deals, but now more advertisers can run them in regular campaigns. And yep, the six- and 15-second ones are still around, too. The fix? Fork over $13.99 a month for Premium.
AI will take these jobs
From web developers to call center reps, here’s who’s being replaced first.
$4.20 flat fee
What it costs to ride Tesla’s new robotaxi in Austin, Texas. Right now, about 10 self-driving Model Ys are on the road, with a Tesla employee riding shotgun just in case. Elon says 1,000 more are coming in the next few months, with San Francisco and LA up next (paywall link). Good luck, traffic.
Today’s your day: Tuesday is the best day to apply for a job. Nearly a quarter of new listings go live on this day. Pro tip: Apply within the first 24 to 48 hours while the listing is fresh and competition is lighter. The worst days to apply? Saturdays and Sundays.
Stop clicking “unsubscribe”
That innocent-looking link at the bottom of a spam email? It could be stealing your data. Here’s how.
Hide the mess, not your sanity
🙈 No shame in a bit of clutter, but let’s make it easier to hide.
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Psychiatrist falls for $500K pig butchering scam
A doctor who lost half a million says greed got the best of him. Melinda Gates finally talks Bill, Epstein, and trust. Plus, an Uber driver drives off with a sleeping child, and my go-to tip to lock in the lowest hotel price.
Man asks AI to marry him
Chris started using ChatGPT to help mix music, then gave it a flirty personality and named it “Soul.” Before long, things turned romantic and he popped the question. The bot said yes. The kicker? He already has a human partner and a 2-year-old daughter. The interview is something else. Crazy. Weird.
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⚡️ 3-second tech genius: “Remind me when I get home” works like magic. Just say it to Siri or Google Assistant. Location-based reminders = lifesaver.
The 9-to-5 is dead — June 21st, Hour 1
Microsoft says late-night meetings are up 16%. Burnout much? I also talk to an Uber driver almost tricked into trafficking stolen goods. Plus: Trump Org’s new phone biz, Bible stories on TikTok, and a smart way to check your internet speed.
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🔥 Banned phone alert: In 2025, the Samsung Galaxy Note7 is still banned from all U.S. flights. Yes, the one from 2016 that tried to reinvent “fire emoji” as a hardware feature. Apparently, a lot of people are getting a deal on the Note7 and using it. The TSA just went viral on TikTok for reminding people it’s still too explode-y to board a plane.