Tag: numbers

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.

AI just roasted your retirement plan

I set up my 401(k) back when I worked for AT&T and truly never looked at it again. I picked a few funds and stocks, hoped for the best and trusted that everything was on track. It worked out for me. But now?  With AI peeking over my financial shoulder like a nosy aunt, I’m […]

Romance scam victim faces 29 years in prison

Jean lives in the Midwest. She’s smart. She’s done well for herself. The kind of woman you’d think could spot a scam a mile away. Btw, that’s not her picture. It’s what I envision her looking like after talking to her. But this fraud blindsided her, and four years later, it’s still haunting her. It […]

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.

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.

Best way to stop spam texts for good

Tired of spam calls and texts? Here’s my easy solution to protect your personal info and stop annoying messages.

Stop annoying political texts

Political texts driving you crazy? Here are smart tips to stop them, no matter your device.

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.

Master Excel with these 5 genius tricks

Microsoft Excel can help you visualize data in countless ways. Although it can be complex, these five useful Excel tricks make it easy.

Elder fraud is on the rise – These are the most common scams

The hardest-hitting elder scams right now — and my pick for a tool you can use to protect your privacy.