July 6, 2025

Take a trip back to your childhood home, no plane ticket required

That’s my childhood home above at 111 Washington Avenue, South Amboy, NJ. I was about 10 when I knocked out my front tooth on the swing set. There was also the day when I made the very bad decision to throw a snowball at a passing police car while the officer had his windows open. […]

July 5, 2025

AI-powered home gadgets that lower your bills

Every time my energy bill arrives, I swear it looks more like a ransom note: “$412 or the AC gets it.” But guess what? Some good (actually smart) tech can help liberate you from this hostage situation, with real savings. Here’s your Kim-approved guide to the best smart home tech that pays for itself. And […]

July 4, 2025

Find all those subscriptions you forgot about

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 […]

July 3, 2025

Flight delayed or lost luggage? Airlines owe you money

You finally made it to your gate, overpriced coffee in hand, sprinting like your vacation depends on it, only to be greeted by those two soul-crushing words: Flight Delayed. Maybe it starts with 30 minutes … then an hour … then four.  No apology, no update, just your suitcase sunbathing alone on the tarmac like […]

June 27, 2025

Your side hustle is delicious

You know that thing you do where you dissect your burger like you’re Gordon Ramsay on espresso? Good news, you can now get that burger for free.  Mystery dining is having a renaissance. You often get free food, tips and travel covered, usually via a prepaid card or voucher. I had a guest on my […]

June 24, 2025

Early flights, cheap seats, less trauma

Thinking about a summer getaway? Whether you’re dreaming of golden beaches or a family battle royale at Disney, it’s officially “stop refreshing and actually book your flight” season. Let’s break it down. 🗺️ For international trips If you’ve got your sights set on Europe, Asia or anywhere outside the U.S., the sweet spot is two […]

June 22, 2025

Tech that rescues your family lore

That’s my dad in the photo. I used a tool called Remini (more about it below) to sharpen and enhance the image. Pretty amazing, right? The original is on the left, and the clearer, AI-upgraded version is on the right. I bet you probably have boxes (or albums or old hard drives) full of family […]

June 19, 2025

Food prices change while you shop, here’s what to do

If you think food prices are high now, just wait. Grocery stores across the country are installing electronic shelf labels (ESLs), ditching those humble paper price tags for sleek little digital screens.  Sounds like a snazzy tech upgrade, right? Just wait until your eggs get a price hike while you’re still pushing your cart toward […]

June 18, 2025

Does clearing your browser really lower flight prices?

I got a great question from Danielle in Austin: “Kim, every time I search for a flight and go back later, the price has gone up. Are airlines tracking me? If I clear my browser history or use incognito mode, will I get a cheaper deal?” You’ve probably wondered the same thing. And there’s no […]

June 17, 2025

5 steps to take control of your data

Every day, it feels like there’s another company saying, “Oops, we lost your info.” Feel helpless? Don’t. I’ve got some smart steps that help lock things down and keep creeps from using your info against you. Let’s jump in. 🔒 Change your username and passwords If hackers get one of your passwords, they’ll try it […]

June 16, 2025

White-collar jobs, meet your match

I hear from some of you who say, “Kim, I don’t care about AI, it’s not my thing.” I get it. But AI does matter. You’re using it even when you think you’re not. Ever yell, “Speak to a real person”?  AI is not just here, it’s taking names and unpaid lunch breaks. As much […]

June 13, 2025

Might be owed money? Here’s how to find it (for free)

I’ll never forget helping Robert from Virginia find $24,578 sitting in a bank account he didn’t know existed. He heard me talk about how to find hidden money on my national radio show. Every year, I shout about this from the rooftops (and my national radio show). Lost money isn’t a myth. It’s trillions just […]

June 10, 2025

The bots are coming for your 401(k)

One question I get all the time is, “Kim, can AI help me pick stocks?”  Spoiler: Not only can it help, it might do a better job than a guy in a Patagonia vest yelling about yield curves. A finance professor from Canada tested the stock-picking skills of ChatGPT, Elon Musk’s Grok and communist China’s […]

June 6, 2025

Make a movie in a minute

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, AI is changing everything. And now it’s coming for video. This is the future, and it’s so fun to play around with these new tools. Forget editing software, green screens or even a camera. Now your keyboard is the director, the producer and creative partner. All […]

June 4, 2025

Wi-Fi in the sky without paying a dime (or close to it)

Is it just me, or does it feel downright offensive to pay $25 for in-flight Wi-Fi that barely loads your email? Here’s the nasty truth: Some folks on your flight are scrolling TikTok or answering emails for free.  The secret? A mix of loyalty perks, smart credit card picks and a little insider know-how. Let […]

June 3, 2025

Food companies hate this app

Healthy eating isn’t just trending, it’s something I’ve lived my whole life. I read every label, choose organic whenever I can and try to never eat processed foods. Knowing what’s going into your body matters, and I’ve always believed that. But even with all that vigilance, it’s easy to get duped by “natural” and “wholesome” […]

June 2, 2025

The jobs AI can’t steal (yet)

Larry from Louisiana writes: “Kim, what jobs are safe from AI and don’t need a college degree? I’m losing sleep worrying about my future and how I’m going to support a wife and three teenagers.” Larry, you’re spot-on to be thinking about this. Supporting a family of five in this economy is basically a full-contact […]

May 25, 2025

AI isn’t just stealing jobs, it’s also fighting death

When people hear “AI,” they think of deepfakes, bogus essays or robots stealing jobs. But there’s something way bigger happening behind the scenes: AI is low-key helping doctors beat diseases that terrify us. Like actually saving lives.  ❤️ Heart disease Still the world’s #1 killer … but AI has entered the chat, and it’s scanning […]

May 23, 2025

Loneliness? There’s an AI for that

Zuckerberg might be onto something … and it’s not just world domination this time. A listener wrote to me recently, and I haven’t stopped thinking about his story. This man has been married to his wife for 56 years. She now has dementia and no longer remembers him, their children or their lifetime of memories. […]

May 21, 2025

Why you can’t focus and 3 sneaky fixes that work

Work got beef with your focus?  You’re not imagining it, according to Microsoft, employees get interrupted every two minutes. Emails. Pings. Meetings that could’ve been Slack messages.  And that doesn’t even include the 37 tabs you’ve got open, YouTube lofi, your notes doc and a recipe for chicken thighs “you’ll definitely make later.” Spoiler: You […]