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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.
Genius kitchen gizmos
👩🍳 You don’t need a personal chef, just the right gear.
- 🫒 Greasy bottles? This glass oil sprayer & dispenser (10% off) even comes with labels for your go-to oils.
- Tag before you sip: Metallic markers (23% off) let your guests mark their glasses. No more “Wait … is this mine?”
- 🫙 Power up, pop off: Watch this electric jar opener (36% off) twist open that stubborn lid you were just wrestling.
- Crumbs, begone: These oven liners (39% off) catch spills before they become charred fossils.
- 🛍️ Shark Tank approved: Haul all your bags in one trip with a Click & Carry holder ($22). Holds up to 100 lbs.
- Bye, soggy dishrags: Waffle-weave cloths (23% off) soak up spills fast. 4.5 stars with 33,000+ reviews.
“Kim, what’s in your kitchen?” Here’s my list of must-haves. All clean, smart and built to work.
👉 Don’t miss the rest: Head over to my Amazon shop for more favorites.
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Does clearing your browser really lower flight prices?
I got a great question from Danielle in Austin: “Kim, every time I search for a flight and go back later, the price has gone up. Are airlines tracking me? If I clear my browser history or use incognito mode, will I get a cheaper deal?”
🎙️ Voice typing on Windows: Press Windows key + H to activate voice typing anywhere you’d usually type, like in MS Word. You can speak punctuation (“period” or “question mark”), or click the Settings icon and toggle on Automatic punctuation to have it added as you talk.
👩🏼⚖️ Siri’s no-show sparks suit: Apple is getting sued by shareholders for hyping Siri’s AI glow-up before it was anywhere near ready. The suit claims Apple pushed phantom features to boost stock prices, then quietly delayed everything till 2026. Siri can’t read your screen yet, but it might need to read legal briefs soon.
Apple’s AI flunkout
Apple swears it’s building the future of AI. Now they’re scrambling to buy one.
103 mph
That’s how fast Jacob Misiorowski’s fastball has been clocked, in Triple-A. In the majors, he’s averaging just 99.7 mph, nearly 6 mph faster than the league average. That’s a massive gap in baseball speak. The Brewers rookie started his big-league career with 11 hitless innings. Basically, he’s playing MLB on rookie mode, with cheat codes.
📸 Fix the iPhone Photos app: Yep, the redesigned iOS 18 layout kinda stinks, but you can clean it up. Open the Photos app, scroll to the bottom and tap Customize & Reorder. Untick what you don’t need, then drag the rest into whatever order you want. Nice.
Make your own intercom system
With a few smart speakers, you’ve got a way to talk to any room in your house.
Must-haves for peace of mind
⚠️ Don’t say, “That won’t happen to me.” Cover all your bases.
- 🖥️ No peeking, buddy: Keep prying eyes off your pixels with this privacy screen ($60). Easily slaps on and peels off.
- Say cheese: Screw this security cam ($50) into any light bulb socket. Works with Alexa & Google Assistant.
- 🚪 Stop right there: These door reinforcement locks (14% off) hold back 800 pounds. 4.7 stars and 1,100+ reviews.
- Protect little fingers: Outlet covers (20% off, 38-pack) turn your plugs into no-go zones for curious kiddos.
- 💧 Drip happens: Place flood leak alarms ($20, three-pack) near your appliances. Cleanup costs way less.
🛡️ Not done defending yet? Don’t worry. I’ve got a whole arsenal of security tools waiting for you. Click here to explore more.
🥳 Hooray! Take a peek at my Amazon store. I’ve handpicked some great finds just for you.
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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.
Meta Quest 3S Xbox Edition
It’s finally here for $399, a year after it was announced. For $100 more, you get a back-and-green theme, a pre-paired Xbox controller, the Xbox Cloud Gaming app pre-installed, an Elite Strap and three months of Game Pass Ultimate. Specs match the regular $299 3S, so think of it as a collector’s item.
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💳 I’m not overdrawn, I’m under-deposited! FICO has two new types of scores that now include Buy Now, Pay Later loans. Lenders can now see that debt or your on-time payments. Just passing it along.
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.
Hide the mess, not your sanity
🙈 No shame in a bit of clutter, but let’s make it easier to hide.
- 🧢 Hats off to this: Hang up to 10 of your baseball caps on a hat rack organizer (50% off) for your closet.
- Closet full? Shove it under the bed. These storage bins (7% off) have 4.7 stars and 25,000+ reviews.
- 🚪 Block that breeze: Stop the weather and noise from creeping in with a door draft stopper (10% off).
- Cord chaos = canceled: This paintable cable cover (23% off) hides messy wires. You’ll forget they’re there.
- 🧺 Roll with it: Laundry day just got easier with a wheeled hamper (17% off) that glides from room to washer.
🤖 Lazy cleaning FTW: Kick back while this robot vacuum & mop (38% off) handles those dust bunnies.
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💸 Buying from an overseas seller? PayPal lets you choose to pay in your own currency or theirs. Pick yours, and you’ll get slapped with a 3% to 4% conversion fee (it’s in the fine print). Go with the seller’s currency instead. Your bank or card usually gives you a better rate.
🍳 AI hits Applebee’s: This is flipping great! IHOP and Applebee’s are rolling out AI for everything from upselling pancakes to spotting dirty tables. The idea? Less drama, more sales. Soon, a robot won’t forget your preferred side of ranch dressing and spin an iPad with a 25% recommended tip.