Tips

Secrets to growing your business quickly

From coming up with a winning brand to creating a clever website, here are tips for starting a successful business.

These passwords take 1 second to crack

NordPass analyzed more than 9 million stolen passwords. Here are the top 10, plus a key step to take to make yours stronger.

How to remove personal data from data-broker sites (Spoiler: I use Incogni)

I’ll never forget when my son, Ian, asked me where in Los Angeles I lived. I told him I couldn’t remember — it was 30 years ago, and I lived there for maybe six months. A few minutes later, he called and had the address. It was available for free to anyone on the internet […]

Data brokers are selling your life. Here’s how to stop them.

You could spend the rest of your life trying to remove your personal data online, but I’ve found the best way to handle it FOR me.

Small-biz tip: How to onboard a remote employee

Running a small business isn’t easy. To make things simpler use our guide to onboarding new hires virtually.

Area codes and numbers that are probably spam

Here’s how to spot scam calls faster and the privacy tool I use to cut these calls to zero.

Free online financial calculators to get debt under control, plan for retirement and see your net worth

Build wealth, control your debt, track investments and plan for retirement with these free online financial calculators.

Because we all want to hear, ‘Wow, you look great’

I do my best to eat enough protein, get in my veggies and drink lots of water. I’m all about high-quality supplements, too, for things that are hard to get through good habits alone. I’ve been taking collagen for years, and it’s scientifically proven to improve not just how you look but also how you […]

My top password manager pick has an A+ security feature built in

But there’s a smarter way to protect your online accounts — using a trusted password manager like NordPass. Remembering complex, unique passwords for every single account is practically impossible. If you’re like most people, you probably end up reusing passwords or writing them down somewhere, which isn’t your best bet if you value security.  Why […]

Reader question: ‘What can I use instead of QuickBooks?’

Best software to keep track of your small business finances.

Job site comparison: LinkedIn vs. ZipRecruiter vs. Craigslist

Looking to hire your next superstar? Here’s why LinkedIn should be your go-to resource.

7 LinkedIn tips for a recent high school or college grad

Tips to make your LinkedIn profile stand out when looking for work.

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.

3 security steps every small business needs to take right now

Small business security tips to protect you, your employees and your data from cybercriminals.

Tech how-to: Switch to a beta browser

The beta versions of browsers let you access all the neat, new features before anyone else. Here’s how to try ’em out.

Smart ways to make more money and find new customers

Clever ways to increase revenue for your small business.

Stop annoying political texts

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

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.