They showed up at his door and then cleaned out his account! Don’t fall for this banking scam, here’s how to stay safe.
102
The age of Mount Fuji’s newest oldest summit climber. Kokichi Akuzawa scaled Japan’s 12,388-foot peak with his daughter (70), granddaughter and her husband, despite past heart failure, shingles and even a fall. He’s out there bagging mountains while we’re bargaining with ourselves over taking the stairs. There’s some motivation for you.
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The top three online scams
Think you’re too smart for a scam? Thousands fall for these every day.
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3 scams that drain your bank account
Think you’d never fall for one? These are the exact tricks catching people every day.
5 seconds
If you can’t balance on one foot for that long, you have a higher fall risk. Try standing on your nondominant leg while brushing your teeth. If you can last for 30 seconds, you’re doing great. Hold onto something if you’re wobbly, though, OK?
💸 Thinking about meme coins? The SEC says they don’t count as securities under U.S. law. Why? Securities (like stocks) usually offer profits or rights to a company’s assets. Meme coins? They don’t pay out earnings or give ownership. They’re more like collectibles with little real-world use. So don’t fall for them.
Can't sleep? Try this
We’ve all heard that blue light from screens wrecks your sleep, but is that really true? Try these tips to fall asleep faster. You’ll thank me later.
23 seconds
Tests that predict your fall risk. Test 1: Stand heel-to-toe with one foot touching the front of the other. Test 2: Balance on one leg. Brazilian researchers say 10 seconds (the old baseline) isn’t enough. Aim for 23 seconds. Every extra second lowers your risk of a fall in the next six months by 5%.
FBI warns about new text scam
Fake parking ticket and toll texts are tricking people into paying. Don’t fall for it. Here’s how to spot the scam.
73 days
Average length of time it takes to sell your house in the current market. Blame the high 30-year mortgage rate, which is around 7%. Not all is lost, though; rates could fall to 6.5% by the end of the year.
57 days this fall
Earth will have a second (mini) moon. OK, it’s actually an asteroid that’ll be pulled into Earth’s gravity for a couple of months. You’ll only be able to spot it with a professional telescope (paywall link). Time to text your space-loving friend.
The smishing scam
Received a message from FedEx or UPS about a package you didn’t order? Don’t fall for it —clicking that link could put your personal and financial information at risk.
He fell for an online Ponzi scheme
YouTuber Antenna Man is opening up about being a victim of the Agridime Ponzi scheme. He hopes others don’t fall into the same trap. Plus, a woman tracks down a thief with an AirTag, and someone hacks a guy’s Bluetooth headphones — creepy stuff!
3 podcasts to fall asleep to
You’re in your pajamas, ready for bed, but can’t fall asleep. Try this trick: listen to a podcast.
Don't fall for political donation fraud
As election day approaches, scammers are coming up with new ways to steal your money. Here’s what you need to watch out for.
Your marriage and Apple's new hidden iPhone folder
This fall, Apple is releasing iOS 18 for free. Some believe it will help cheaters hide their activities.
How to keep your AirPods in your ears
Do your earbuds always seem to fall out? I’ve got a great trick to keep them in place.