Soap-erstar: Jessica Serfaty of “Days of Our Lives” fame discovered a hidden tracker in her Range Rover. Her iPhone tipped her off about an Apple AirTag nearby that was news to her. She called the cops because, you know, stalker vibes, but they couldn’t find it. Here’s help if you get an alert like this.
Simple ways to make extra money for Christmas gifts
I know. I said it. The holidays are — somehow, some way — approaching. The good news is you have some time before the madness begins. It’s the perfect time to pick up extra cash to get you through an expensive season.
I’ve got your back with ideas just about anyone can do.
- Secret shopper: These “secret agents” pose as regular customers, helping stores assess stocked shelves, signage and customer service. Sign up through Field Agent. I tried it once and it was fun!
- Complete everyday tasks: Calling all handypeople! With TaskRabbit, you can find jobs for furniture assembly, helping with moving and packing, cleaning or heavy lifting.
- Play with furry friends: More activity and you get to pet dogs! Search listings at Wag. Look for dog-walking jobs and pet-sitting at Rover.
- Virtual bridesmaid: Given the intensity of wedding planning, brides often hire a kind of wedding assistant. (Especially if their best friend or sister is, you know, not very organized.) Help a bride ace her happiest day at BridesmadeForHire.com.
- Expert: Advanced degrees and high certification can open doors to consulting positions, interview gigs and other unexpected opportunities. Try sites like JustAnswer.com.
📨 Need help with your new venture? Drop me a note. I started my company from scratch with no funding and no investors. I didn’t have a mentor in the beginning, and I’m here for you.
5 apps every pet owner should download
There is no instruction manual on how to be the perfect pet owner. Luckily, there are many resources you can rely on. Tap or click for nine things Kim buys for her dog Abby that your dog deserves, too.
There are apps for veterinary care, nutrition, grooming and even plain old getting social with other local dog moms and cat dads.
$300,000
For a souped-up Land Rover Defender … that’ll probably break down. Fans of the Defender are modifying iconic older models notorious for mechanical issues. One guy dropped six figures (paywall link) to trick out his 1986 Defender. Meanwhile, his gas gauge still doesn’t work. 🤦
