That Message From the IRS About Your Refund Is a Scam

We’re a few weeks into tax season, which means identity thieves are once again trying their hardest to con you into believing they represent the IRS. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is warning consumers about the latest tax scam in which IRS impersonators are emailing and texting victims with a link to check or claim […]

Google AdSense Publishers CPM Bidding Hitting Close To 100%

Last November, Google told its AdSense publishers that it would be switching how it pays them for the Google Ads they embed on their websites. Now, it seems like many AdSense publishers are noticing that Google has completely switched over to this new payment model. Note that not all are switched from CPC to CPM […]

Google Tests Adding Web Results To Search Menu (Return Of Ten Blue Links)

Google is testing adding the ability to search for just web results, like you would filter by just video results, just image results, just news results, just shopping results and so on. Google is testing placing “web results” to the top search bar under the search box.

Google Search Console May Lose Verification With Squarespace Migration

Google is sending some domain holders who were with Google Domains and who are automatically being migrated to Squarespace notices that their Search Console verification may go away. This is only if you do not host your DNS records with Google and you set up DNS verification with Google Search Console.

Google To Clarify E-E-A-T & Quality Rater Guidelines Documentation

Danny Sullivan, Google’s Search Liaison, said we should expect to see more clarification from Google on its creating helpful content page, specific to the section “Get to know E-E-A-T and the quality rater guidelines.”

Google Explains Systems Are Machines That Use Ranking Signals & Factors Which Are Fuel

Danny Sullivan, the Google Search Liaison, gave a good analogy of the differences between ranking systems, ranking signals and ranking factors. He said signals and factors are the same, the “signal/factors are like fuel; systems are the machine that uses them,” Sullivan wrote.

Google Ads Bugs With Confusing Text In Ads & Updating Credit Cards

Google Ads has some new bugs today, one that Google confirmed over advertisers received a notice for “confusing text” for their ads and the other not yet confirmed around advertisers being unable to update their credit cards on file.

FIRE Advice from Codie Sanchez, Ramit Sethi, Money with Katie, and More!

After 500 BiggerPockets Money episodes, we’ve learned a thing or two about financial independence. But, for this special episode, we wanted to find some of the best advice we’ve ever […]

How to Start an Airbnb Business in a Brand New Market

Want to know how to start an Airbnb business? If you find the right deal and build an all-star team, you could squeeze a TON of cash flow from just […]

Seeing Greene: Your Last Chance Before the House-Buying “Tsunami” Hits?

Got just enough savings to buy a rental property? Before you pull the trigger, you’ll want to hear today’s episode because you could be making a big mistake. Speaking of […]

HomeServices wants US Supreme Court to weigh Sitzer | Burnett case

The franchisor filed a petition to the Supreme Court on Friday requesting the review of an earlier appeals court ruling barring it from enforcing arbitration agreements signed by seller clients.

Today’s Wordle Hints (and Answer) for Tuesday, February 6, 2024

If you’re looking for the Wordle answer for February 6, 2024 read on. We’ll share some clues, tips, and strategies, and finally the solution. Today’s puzzle is on the easier side; I got it in three. Beware, there are spoilers below for February 6, Wordle #962! Keep scrolling if you want some hints (and then […]

Could your Valentine be a scammer? How to avoid getting caught in a bad romance

With Valentine’s Day almost upon us, here’s some timely advice on how to prevent scammers from stealing more than your heart

REX appeals latest court loss, aims to keep fighting Zillow

The company is appealing a recent ruling that rejected its request for a new trial. REX has been feuding with Zillow for years now.

Blink Security Cameras Are up to 43% Off at Amazon

Blink is Amazon’s budget-friendly security camera brand, and it goes on sale multiple times during the year. Blink is great for first-time smart security camera users because it’s simple, effective, and cheaper than the competition. Right now, Amazon is having a big sale on most Blink camera products, with discounts up to 43% off. If […]