April 2, 2026

She lost everything in a wildfire. Then her adjuster paid 38 cents on the dollar. Here’s the 20-minute fix.

Carol couldn’t remember what she owned. Her adjuster took full advantage. Here’s how you can protect yourself with one Sunday afternoon and your phone camera.

March 26, 2026

Your insurer’s AI rejected your claim in one second. Here’s the federal process they hope you never find out about.

One major insurer’s algorithm was denying 90% of claims in under a second with no doctor review. There’s a federal appeals process by which an outside physician can overrule them, and most people have never heard of it. Here’s the exact prompt that writes your appeal.

March 22, 2026

Medical identity theft is the one type that doesn’t just wreck your finances. It can wreck your health.

Someone uses your insurance to get surgery. Now their blood type, their allergies, their diagnoses are in your medical file. Your doctor thinks that’s your history. It isn’t.

March 15, 2026

Data brokers are selling lists of the recently widowed, diagnosed and broke. Here’s who’s buying.

It’s not your credit score they want. It’s your worst moment. Already packaged. Already sold.

March 9, 2026

Your iCloud is not a backup (and Janet learned that the hard way)

Seven years of photos. Her son’s first steps. His first day of kindergarten. Gone. Here’s the difference between sync and backup, and why it matters more than you think.

March 2, 2026

Up to 80% of medical bills have errors. AI can spot them in minutes.

A man used a $20/month AI tool to find illegal charges on a $195,000 hospital bill and negotiated it down to $33,000. Here’s exactly how to do the same thing with your next bill.

February 18, 2026

The robotaxi price war has started. Here’s everything you need to know.

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.

February 17, 2026

Your smart home gadgets are tattling to your insurance company. Here’s how to shut them up

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.

February 8, 2026

The dark web price list: What criminals pay for your personal data

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.

January 26, 2026

End phone plan scams: How to unmask the hidden costs in your bill

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.

January 22, 2026

The mobile data heist: How 5 popular apps sell your driving habits to Allstate

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.

January 17, 2026

Your car is a privacy nightmare on wheels

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.

January 11, 2026

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.

December 26, 2025

Why a credit freeze isn’t enough: An AI safety guide from The Current

Thinking you’re safe with a frozen credit report is like bragging you locked your bike when it’s already gone.

December 15, 2025

Stop the clock! 4 last-minute tax moves you can still make for 2025

You still have time to save a ton on your taxes. If you run a small business, you really need to check this out.

December 14, 2025

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 […]

December 5, 2025

Winter survival gear you’ll be glad you have

Freezeproof your pipes, clear your windshield and stay toasty while you’re at it.

November 25, 2025

iCloud/Google Drive are NOT backups

From silent SSD failures to cloud syncing disasters, digital terrors are plaguing your most important files.

November 9, 2025

🛣️ Your driver’s license is worth more than you think

Your driver’s license has two jobs: ID and moneymaker. But sadly, not for you.

November 6, 2025

AI’s in the driver’s seat, and it’s drunk

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 […]