August 13, 2026

Two AI prompts that explain a stock before you buy it

The ugly stock numbers are technically disclosed and practically invisible. Here are the exact prompts I paste before buying a single share, including the one that makes AI argue against the investment. Plus the five terms to search in the 10-K yourself.

July 16, 2026

Use AI to find valuable collectibles before you sell Grandma’s shoebox

That box of random stuff moving with you from house to house is getting its time of day. This gives you a copy-paste AI prompt, photo checklist and sold-price research steps for coins, cards, ceramics and mystery junk.

July 9, 2026

Free vs. paid AI: What your $20 a month actually buys (and when to skip it)

Nearly every AI charges the same $20 a month, but the free versions are better than you think. Here’s when paying is worth it and when it’s cash walking out the door.

June 14, 2026

That tip screen showing you 25%, 35%, 50%? It was engineered to make you flinch.

The tablet that swivels around at checkout doesn’t ask how much you want to tip. It’s running a playbook designed to guilt you into more. Here’s how the trick works and how to take its power away.

June 11, 2026

The 60-second AI move that finds the errors tanking your credit score

One in five credit reports has a mistake, and the bureaus won’t fix it for you. Here’s the AI prompt that reads your report, flags the errors and writes the dispute letters tonight.

May 28, 2026

Before you buy, make AI prove it

AI shopping is here, which means fewer browser tabs and more danger for your wallet. This copy-paste prompt turns ChatGPT into a no-nonsense shopping assistant before you spend a dime.

May 21, 2026

Make AI your contract fine print detective

A $120 monthly fee can become a $2,000+ renewal with one tiny clause. This’ll give you copy-paste AI prompts to turn contracts into plain-English risk checklists, negotiation emails and signing summaries before your deposit gets politely abducted.

May 12, 2026

Paste any sketchy text into ChatGPT. It tells you in 5 seconds if you should delete it.

The one-line prompt that turns your favorite chatbot into a smishing detector. Save it once. Use it forever.

April 19, 2026

Your 401(k) is charging you fees you’ve never seen. Here’s how to find them and fix them today.

Part of your retirement savings disappears every year with no bill, no notification and no explanation. There’s a document your employer is required to give you. Most people have never opened it.

April 12, 2026

Your antivirus might be the reason your computer runs like it’s moving through wet cement

You installed antivirus to protect your computer. But what if it’s quietly destroying the thing it’s supposed to protect? This isn’t a hypothetical. Most antivirus software runs constantly in the background, eating RAM, slowing your startup and making every app launch feel like it’s wading through quicksand.  You blame your old computer. You think about […]

January 28, 2026

Tax-prep tools to save your sanity: Up to 48% off

Get ready for tax-prep season now. Save on software and security tools that most people forget to buy.

December 17, 2025

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.

September 16, 2025

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 […]

April 16, 2025

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 […]

December 20, 2024

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.

November 18, 2024

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.

October 23, 2024
USPS texting scam

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.

October 5, 2024
Stop annoying political texts

Stop annoying political texts

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

September 27, 2024

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.

September 24, 2024
background check data breach

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.