A driverless ride in San Francisco costs $8. A human Uber costs $17. This isn’t sci-fi anymore. Here’s how to sound smart about the biggest shift in transportation since the Model T.
Insurance companies are using your smart thermostat, doorbell cam and even your sleep tracker to deny claims and jack up your rates. I’ll show you what they’re watching and exactly how to cut them off.
Your Social Security number goes for $1. Your complete identity? Under $100. Here’s what’s being sold, who’s buying and why medical records are now worth more than credit cards.
A “free” phone is often a three-year anchor designed to lock you into the most expensive data plans. Kim Komando uncovers the ghost subscriptions and insurance overkill costing you hundreds of dollars in hidden fees. Learn how to audit your statement and stop being a donor to the big carriers.
Your favorite safe driving and weather apps are doubling as full-time trackers for the insurance industry. Kim Komando exposes how Life360, Fuel Rewards, Routely, GasBuddy and MyRadar monetize your every turn to jack up your monthly premiums. Discover how to shut down the surveillance and pull your free LexisNexis report.
Automakers are selling your private driving habits to hike your insurance premiums. The Current exposes the car brands failing privacy tests and shows you how to wipe your data before you sell.
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.
Thinking you’re safe with a frozen credit report is like bragging you locked your bike when it’s already gone.
You still have time to save a ton on your taxes. If you run a small business, you really need to check this out.
“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 […]
Freezeproof your pipes, clear your windshield and stay toasty while you’re at it.
From silent SSD failures to cloud syncing disasters, digital terrors are plaguing your most important files.
Your driver’s license has two jobs: ID and moneymaker. But sadly, not for you.
I just read a jaw-dropping research paper out of Cornell University that hasn’t hit the headlines anywhere yet. Welcome to our new world. Scammers are using AI photos to create fake car accidents. I’m talking crash photos, damage reports, even fake driver’s licenses all crafted by AI in minutes. Fraudsters are submitting fake claims to […]
Quick question: When’s the last time you really knew if you were chatting with a real human on a customer-service call? Turns out, in more places than you think, it’s not a person at all. It’s AI. That might be fine when you’re asking a dumb question like, “What time do you close?” But what […]
My car insurance jumped 32%. I didn’t crash. I didn’t speed. I simply exist. Sound familiar? Full-coverage car insurance rates rose 25% on average last year, and in some states, it was closer to 40%. Overall, rates are up 55% since 2022. 📈 Why rates keep rising It’s the tech. Modern cars are rolling computers […]
First, look at the handy AI photo. If only, I’d be so good at multitasking. (lol) “Hey, Kim, I just was notified that my personal data was part of the recent SimonMed data breach. My data’s already out there from another breach. Does it even matter anymore?” — Sara in Newport Beach, CA Hearing about […]
You’ve probably seen this pitch from your insurance company: “Drive safely and save. Sign up for our smart driving program today!” You’ve got a squeaky-clean record, so what’s the harm, right? Before you sign up, let’s pop the hood. 😳 What they’re tracking These programs use an app on your phone or a gadget in […]
I was shocked by this stat the other day. The National Insurance Crime Bureau says identity theft–driven insurance fraud is projected to spike 49% by the end of 2025. Really, insurance fraud? You see, identity theft isn’t just about someone opening a store credit card or taking a car loan out in your name anymore. […]
Ashley in Washington asks: “Kim, do I really need identity theft protection? I used to have LifeLock years ago and dumped it because they constantly were selling me other things. I heard you say on your radio show that you use NordProtect now. Why? How is any of this different than freezing your credit? Love […]
