December 20, 2025

Panic shopping guide: Gifts that still deliver

Down to the wire? Take a breath. You don’t need to fight crowds or overpay for something forgettable. If you act now, you can still grab gifts that arrive on time and feel genuinely thoughtful. I found 10 last-minute finds that do both. 🍎 Fresh Apple Ready to upgrade someone’s desktop? The latest Mac mini […]

December 19, 2025

Smart stocking stuffers that won’t end up in a drawer

A mix of tech, comfort and a few surprises you’ll want to keep for yourself.

December 18, 2025

Your holiday hosting gift guide: The stuff you’ll use every year

If you’re hosting this year, save your sanity by working smarter, not harder. Everything on this list earns its counter space and cuts down on effort, so you can focus on family fun. And if shopping snuck up on you, these make great presents. 🍷 Pour some cheer Press the button on this handy electric […]

December 16, 2025

What to buy older adults (who say they have everything)

From safety tools to daily comforts, I’ve got you covered.

December 15, 2025

Tech that arrives before Christmas

From smart tools to kid-friendly gadgets, look no further.

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 6, 2025

Top 10 bestsellers you absolutely loved in 2025

I’ve been tracking your shopping habits and pulled together the top 10 items you bought again and again in 2025. And guess what? They’re all on sale! Think of it like your Spotify Wrapped but way more useful. Not in a money-saving mood right now? Scroll down to the Web Watercooler section to learn about […]

December 2, 2025

Data detox: How to wipe your info in 2026

While you’re busy filling your cart, retailers are filling their databases with your personal data.

November 29, 2025

Smart ways to handle all the holiday deliveries

Getting ready for the avalanche of packages? This guide will keep you out of delivery limbo.

November 26, 2025

Best Black Friday gifts for him, her and the kiddos

Hear that? It’s the sweet sound of you knocking out your holiday shopping early. I’ve rounded up the best Black Friday deals for every guy, gal and kid on your list. No guesswork, no stress, just great finds at great prices. Let’s dive in and grab the goodies before they’re gone. 🎁 Guy-approved gifts 💝 […]

November 21, 2025

How AI tricks you into spending more (and what to do about it)

AI is the new pushy salesman, and it doesn’t breathe, sleep or blink.

November 9, 2025

🎁 Gifts under $50? You betcha!

Holiday shopping stressing you out? Skip the gift-card trap. I’ve rounded up 10 amazing gifts, all under $50, that bring joy, wow, and are easy on the wallet. Let’s jump in. 🔪 Titanium tough, easy clean Slice your meat on one side of this cutting board (43% off) and your veggies on the other. Nonstick […]

🛣️ 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 2, 2025

Stop saving passwords in browsers, seriously

I got an email from a listener named Jim K., and it’s the kind of note that sticks with you. “I checked Have I Been Pwned and found one account breached twice, another nine times, and another five times. I keep my usernames and passwords in Notes. I don’t let websites store my credit card […]

October 24, 2025

For whom the bell tolls unpaid

You’ve probably seen it: a text that says something like, “You have an overdue toll balance. Click here to avoid late fees.” It looks official, urgent and believable enough to make you think maybe it’s legit. That text is part of a very sophisticated scam run by Chinese criminal gangs, and they’ve already made over […]

October 22, 2025

The loyalty trap: That free coffee cost you everything

Let me tell you something that’ll make you look at your “loyalty perks” apps and programs a lot differently.  You think you’re getting a deal along with points, rewards, a freebie here and there. But what you’re really signing up for is a machine that’s collecting, analyzing and monetizing you. I studied a new report […]

August 19, 2025

🚗💨 Your ‘smart’ car could be days away from going dumb

Here’s something used car dealers and private sellers won’t shout from the rooftops. The average new car has 1,400 to 1,500 semiconductor chips. And high-end EVs? Try 3,000. Those computer chips power everything from heated seats to emergency crash alerts.  The problem: When the car’s network or software support ends, so do those fancy features. […]

July 28, 2025

F​​our payments and a data leak

Buy now, pay later (BNPL) apps are everywhere. See something shiny? Tap tap, and BAM, you own it in four “easy” payments. Zero interest, no credit card shame spiral. What a dream, right? But here’s what they’re not telling you: While you’re breaking up your payments, they’re also breaking up your data and sharing it […]

May 14, 2025

This is worse than spam calls

Most people have never heard of companies like Mobilewalla or Gravy Analytics, but they know you.  The FTC just clamped down on these two for secretly vacuuming up people’s real-time location data without consent. Not just estimated neighborhoods or passing GPS flickers.  We’re talking exact coordinates, tied to your phone’s unique ID, showing where you […]

March 21, 2025

Bin stores let you hit the jackpot

I hit up a bin store the other day. It’s where returned and overstock items find a second chance. I spotted a sealed 2-by-2-foot mystery box for 10 bucks. Naturally, I had to buy it. What was inside?  Four pairs of men’s black socks, a cat bell, two potato peelers, an iPhone stand and a […]