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You deserve a nice ride

🏁 Look inside your car. It needs a little TLC, right? Yeah, I thought so.

This tiny cordless car vacuum (38% off) charges by USB.
A nice dust brush (29% off) tackles the fuzz on your dashboard and vents.
Hang your bags instead of tossing them on the floor with these $5 headrest hooks.
These cupholder coasters can catch coffee or anything else that drips.
Washable cloth garbage bags for $8 keep trash off the floor.

⭐ Laundry sheets are the best. They’re 19% off, so now’s the time to see if you prefer them over the heavy jugs of liquid and pods, too.

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Forget to cancel your subscription? That's costing you

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Stop free trials from turning into surprise charges. Here’s how a simple slip-up can cost you big — and how to fight back with these four easy tips.

Traveling abroad? Don’t let sky-high roaming charges ruin your trip! Get the eSIM I use for affordable, secure mobile data in over 200 destinations worldwide. Download the Saily app, pick a plan and enjoy instant connection, all without a physical SIM! So easy! Learn more and get 10% off now.

Nearly 500 miles

How far Mercedes-Benz’s new CLA EV can go on a single charge. It charges fast, too, getting around 200 miles in just 10 minutes. Or it charges even faster if you listen to AC/DC.

Max is cracking down on password sharing: If you’re letting someone outside your house use your account, you’ll have to pay up. The new Extra Member Add-On is $7.99 a month and lets one person have their own profile under your plan. Not ideal, but still cheaper than a full $9.99 subscription. Next up: HBO Max charges you per emotion felt.

🐻 Meet the robobear ready to roar: Wyoming’s Game and Fish Department built a fake bear on a remote-controlled platform that charges at you going 35 mph. Truly the Teslabear nobody wanted. The test? See if you can whip out bear spray in time. Spoiler alert: Most people would be toast. Your best bet is to keep that spray holstered, and never in your backpack. Check out the incredible video.

$70

Total price of a $20 order on DoorDash. It’s not just delivery fees and tips. DoorDash now lets you split your bill into four payments with Klarna. Miss a payment? That’s a $7 late fee and maybe overdraft charges from your bank. The other day, I ordered DoorDash and got this message, “Jesus is on his way.” I thought, “He sure is!”

Traveling abroad? Sky-high roaming charges can ruin your trip. Get the eSIM I use for affordable, secure mobile data in over 200 destinations worldwide. Download the Saily app, pick a plan and you’re connected — no physical SIM needed. So easy! Get 10% off now.

Traveling abroad? Don’t let sky-high roaming charges ruin your trip! Get the eSIM I use for affordable, secure mobile data in over 200 destinations worldwide. Download the Saily app, pick a plan and enjoy instant connection all without a physical SIM! So easy! Learn more and get 10% now.

$80,000 a year

For being a pal. After Shoji Morimoto in Japan got fired in 2018 for being lazy, he started renting himself out to strangers who needed a friend. He charges $65 to $195 to join folks at parties and concerts — nothing sexual, though.

Don't rent a car without doing this first

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Hit with surprise charges after returning a rental? One simple trick can save you cash and headaches.

Stick-it master: Hackers stole 193 million Ticketmaster barcodes valued at $22.6 billion. This includes 440,000 tickets to future dates of Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour. Hackers accepted $1 million for the data, but now they want $8 million. Who’s paying those “processing fees” and “venue charges” now? If you have concert tickets, make sure they’re legit before you head out.

🔫 Drone down: A 72-year-old guy in Florida shot down a Walmart delivery drone, and now he’s facing felony charges. No word on why, but he’s a good shot: He hit whatever the drone was carrying with his 9mm pistol. PSA: Drone deliveries are not prizes for skeet shooting.

Ransomware gang has your health data

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Yes, the Change Healthcare hack just got worse. Here’s what you need to know. Plus, X charges a $1 fee to post, a foodie side hustle saves a guy $40K, and beware of scary SIM swapping scams.

Tips to avoid big return fees

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Some gifts don’t quite make the cut. Here’s your guide to returning them without any extra charges.

Toyota charges $8 per month to use its key fob

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Did you know cars now come with paid subscriptions? Listen now to find out how Toyota is squeezing extra money from its customers.