Tag: companies

How to pull your driving report for free

You can see your driving report like your credit history. Here’s how to check what insurance companies already have on you and what to do if it’s wrong.

The secret phrases that get you past robot customer service

If you’ve ever screamed “HUMAN BEING” or “REPRESENTATIVE!” at your phone, this one’s for you.

Your phone knows too much

“Kim, I get that there are shady people-search sites and data brokers making money by selling my name, address and shoe size to anyone from scammers, stalkers and insurance companies. Why should I pay to remove this? This should be against the law! Why is the burden on me? How do companies gather all this […]

Identity theft starts small and ruins big

Last month, a friend of mine, we’ll call him David, got an alert from his identity protection service. It wasn’t a $2,000 charge for a new TV. It wasn’t $10,000 worth of phones in another country. It was a $48.50 bill opened in his full legal name for a utility company in a city he’d […]

The airlines sold you out

Let’s talk about something no one thinks about when booking a flight: where your travel info really goes. An investigative bombshell from 404 Media just uncovered that the Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC), a company owned by the biggest U.S. airlines, has been giving federal agencies access to passenger records.  No, I’m not talking about flagged […]

How to get a job as a mystery diner

Want to get paid to eat for free? Here’s your perfect side hustle.

Life after death: AI chatbots bringing lost loved ones back

Can AI help ease the pain of losing a loved one? Here are a few platforms that use AI to help people reconnect with those they’ve lost.

Looking for work? 5 mistakes that will hurt your chances of getting hired

Make LinkedIn work for you by asking for recommendations, highlighting your experience, avoiding indiscriminate connections and more.

5 hidden fees costing your small business money

Money-saving tips for your small business.

Small-biz tip: Don’t overlook this digital danger

Don’t leave your business vulnerable to cyberattacks. Poor offboarding practices can put your cybersecurity at risk, so follow these steps.

Hiring or looking for a job? Upgrade your LinkedIn profile to stand out

LinkedIn tips to find your next superstar employee.

Haven’t logged into LinkedIn lately? 5 reasons you really should be using it

5 ways to use LinkedIn to network, poach employees, boost your career and more.

Reader question: ‘What can I use instead of QuickBooks?’

Best software to keep track of your small business finances.

I wasted 36 hours trying to do it myself

Hundreds of sites collect your personal info, and they all make it extremely hard to remove it. Here’s how I reclaimed mine.

So much data left exposed for anyone to see

Here’s why it’s time to get even more serious about your private info and what’s posted online.

How to rock a remote interview: Tips for shining over the phone or on video

6 ways to prepare for your video job interview.

Small business owners: Simplify your life with one financial tool that does it all

If you run a business, you need the right software. We found the best solution.

5 legit ways to make extra cash on your schedule

People ask me all the time for an easy way to rake in the dough. Do those exist? Yes and no. 

How to find and stop hidden fees

When the advertised price goes up with every click.

10 tech company customer service phone numbers plus a secret way to know wait times

Do you need to contact Amazon, Microsoft, Apple or another Big Tech company? Here are customer service numbers for top tech companies.