Social media used to be fun. Remember those days? You’d chat with old friends, post a few photos and move on. Fast forward to today and social media is addictive, intrusive and even harmful. Jim Fournier, the mind behind a new social media platform, says it’s even a threat to our democracy. Kim jumps into the murky world of social media, from data collection to insurance schemes. There’s a lot you have to watch out for, and we’ll shed light on the greatest threats in this episode.
Find the best deals on credit cards, insurance and more
Whether you’re signing up for a new cellular plan, applying for a credit card, buying an internet connection, or anything else, you want to make sure you’re getting the best deal. However, given how many options you typically have, that isn’t easy.
A new social network takes on Facebook putting privacy first
Easy way to manage your finances in one place
One of the most difficult parts of life is managing our finances. Most of us do a pretty good job of not spending more than we earn, though there are times when that is not particularly easy to do.
No matter what the income level is, it’s never a bad idea to gain a better grasp of our money situation. Financial advisers can be very helpful, but their expertise comes at a cost. Do we really want to spend money in order to better see how we can save some?
Data tracking takes a shocking twist
Troves of data are collected about you, but where does it all go? Believe it or not, retailers, insurance companies, potential employers and more use it to make judgments about you. I’ll tell you how it works.
Big brother in your backseat
This time it’s Allstate Insurance Company