Your devices are draining electricity 24/7 even when you think they’re off. It costs the average household $100 to $200 a year. A quick, inexpensive fix stops it cold.
Apple, Amazon and others have paid billions in class action settlements. The problem? 91% of eligible people never file. Here’s exactly where to look and how to collect what’s yours.
Everyone’s curious about DeepSeek but afraid to install Chinese AI on their good computer. That old laptop is your answer. Plus four more ways your “dead” devices earn their keep.
Americans waste over $1,000 a year paying for services and tools that are completely free. Here’s what to cancel today.
Online banks pay way more interest and skip the annoying fees. But no branches, deposit limits and sneaky scams can bite you. Here’s what to know before you switch.
A “free” phone is often a three-year anchor designed to lock you into the most expensive data plans. Kim Komando uncovers the ghost subscriptions and insurance overkill costing you hundreds of dollars in hidden fees. Learn how to audit your statement and stop being a donor to the big carriers.
You can see your driving report like your credit history. Here’s how to check what insurance companies already have on you and what to do if it’s wrong.
From “zombie” app fees to streaming add-ons, read this money-saving guide from The Current to find the hidden charges draining your bank account.
This is the money-saving advice you deserved in school but never got. Threaten. Decline. Save money.
That $49 smart camera looked like a deal, until it forgot how to smart.
My car insurance jumped 32%. I didn’t crash. I didn’t speed. I simply exist. Sound familiar? Full-coverage car insurance rates rose 25% on average last year, and in some states, it was closer to 40%. Overall, rates are up 55% since 2022. 📈 Why rates keep rising It’s the tech. Modern cars are rolling computers […]
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 […]
Picture this: It’s 2013. A guy named James Howells from Newport, Wales, is cleaning up his office and accidentally throws out an old hard drive. No big deal, right? Wrong. Stored on that hard drive were the digital keys to 8,000 Bitcoins. Back then, Bitcoin was worth around $130 each, a solid chunk of change. […]
You’ve probably seen this pitch from your insurance company: “Drive safely and save. Sign up for our smart driving program today!” You’ve got a squeaky-clean record, so what’s the harm, right? Before you sign up, let’s pop the hood. 😳 What they’re tracking These programs use an app on your phone or a gadget in […]
When’s the last time you checked how much Amazon is pulling from your bank account? If you guessed around $100 a year, you’re in for a surprise. You could be spending over $300 annually without realizing it. Let’s break it down. 🧓 Back in my day… When Amazon Prime launched in 2005, it was a […]
This is not the most exciting way to start a week. But it’s super important. Let’s talk about your banking app. It does more than show your balance. With the right settings, it can protect your money, catch fraud fast and help you avoid nasty surprises. Most people never touch the app’s security or alert […]
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 […]
Confession time: I Zillow people. All the time. Someone casually mentions they just bought a house in Aspen? I’m on it. I’m already hunched over my keyboard like a Nancy Drew reboot. New neighbor moves in with a Mercedes-Benz and suspiciously good patio furniture? You better believe I’m typing that address into Zillow before their […]
July 4th is all about independence, fireworks and maybe reinventing how many hot dogs a stomach can physically hold. But financial freedom? Nothing says “I’m a prisoner of the bad side of capitalism” like paying for three streaming services just to rewatch The Office on a loop. Here’s how to break free from the subscriptions […]
