Tag: space

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.

Winter survival gear you’ll be glad you have

Freezeproof your pipes, clear your windshield and stay toasty while you’re at it.

Tech secrets only the pros know

We’ve all been there. Your screen goes black, but you can still hear the audio. You’re trying to move the cursor on your phone, but your thumb’s too big to land in the right spot. Or your Android suddenly turns into a sluggish mess, and you’re ready to throw your $1,000 phone out the window. […]

That ‘free space’ in your closet might be worth hundreds or more

Let me guess, you’ve got a few mystery boxes in the garage, a closet that could double as a thrift store, and a drawer of random chargers for devices you haven’t seen since the Obama administration. We all hold onto stuff we might use again but never do. That clutter? It could be worth real […]

When you’re everyone’s unpaid emotional support intern

“Hey, Kim, This isn’t tech. I’m the one keeping the peace, at work, at home, with friends. I smooth things over and manage everyone’s moods. It’s exhausting, but if I stop, I’m scared everything unravels. What should I do?” — Megan from Cincinnati  Welcome to the unpaid role of feelings manager, Megan. It comes with […]

AI meets true crime

In late November 1987, Nashville police got a call about a revolting stench on Charlotte Avenue. What they found under a dirt-floor crawl space shocked even the most hardened crime scene veterans: two decomposing bodies, buried and forgotten beneath a broken-down home. The address traced back to James Shaffer, a convicted rapist already serving time […]

Kim’s weekend warrior toolkit

Before you call in a handyman, hang on a sec. I know home repairs can feel like one big headache. But with the right gear, you can save yourself hundreds, maybe thousands and still keep your cool.  I did the heavy lifting and put together this great list of tools that are smart, compact, and […]

🚨 You must read this before your next Uber ride

⚠️ Warning: This story contains details about sexual assault that may be disturbing. I know two women who were raped by an Uber driver. That’s not hearsay or a story I read online. They trusted the ride, believed the app was safe and paid the price in the most horrific way possible. Now, The New […]

I loved these 10 true movies you can stream this weekend

First about this image. I asked AI to “make a pic of me watching a movie,” and somehow it nailed my husband, our two goldens (even Bella the puppy!). But there’s something off. Can you spot it? At the end of the newsletter, rate it, then drop your guess, name and email. I’ll pick five […]

Change of plans? Sell your trip instead

You planned the dream getaway. Flights? Booked. Hotel suite? Paid for. Maybe you even splurged on a poolside drink package because hey, you earned it.  Then bam, life throws a wrench in it. A surprise meeting. A fever. The worst part? That pricey reservation is nonrefundable. Here’s the twist: You don’t have to kiss that […]

Turn your yard into serious cash

One of the best calls I’ve had recently on my show came from a listener named Stacy. He casually told me he’s made $80,000 renting the vacant land he covered with gravel behind his house. That’s it. A rectangle of rocks. No building. No tenants. No fancy business plan. Just a patch of dirt he […]

3 ways to instantly look smarter on video calls

Have you ever joined a Zoom call and thought, “Why do I look like a vampire who doesn’t know where the camera is?” Since it’s the start of a new week, here are easy tricks to make you look brighter, smarter and significantly less like you’re broadcasting from a cave.  🎥 Fix your camera placement […]

What’s replacing your smartphone? Here’s what’s coming next

Let’s be real: Smartphones are getting out of hand, literally.  We traded pocket space for bigger screens, better cameras and more power. Some of these glass bricks are the size of a paperback novel and about as easy to use one-handed.  Even Marty Cooper, the man who invented the cell phone, told me directly that […]

5 hidden fees costing your small business money

Money-saving tips for your small business.

15 out-of-the-box ways to make extra cash from anywhere

Love walking dogs? Want to rent your extra rooms or even your pool? We searched the web and found some fun ways to make cash from your home.

5 things you should never put on a resume

Now that bots are scanning resumes, an AI program could reject our resume before a hiring manager even sees it. Here’s how to make the cut.

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.

5 free resources to grow your business

From MailChimp for free emails to Vistaprint for free business cards, here are the best free small business resources to take advantage of.

5 legit ways to make extra cash on your schedule

People ask me all the time for an easy way to rake in the dough. Do those exist? Yes and no. 

Want a change of scenery? 10 cities that will pay you to move there

These 10 cities will pay you to move there and start a new life.