Mr. Cooper: Hackers got personal info on past and present customers
Loan servicing giant Mr. Cooper, which is facing multiple lawsuits over a recent cybersecurity breach, will provide two years of identity protection services and credit monitoring to all current and former customers.
Mauricio Umansky settles Malibu lawsuit with pro-Israel donation
Following the attack in Gaza in October, plaintiffs in a lawsuit against Umansky and his partners decided their time and energy would be “better served” on more important matters, allowing Umansky to settle with a donation to a pro-Israel charity.
Daily Search Forum Recap: December 15, 2023
Here is a recap of what happened in the search forums today…
8.2 Million People Moved in 2022—These Destinations Did the Best
Since the pandemic, movers have been storming across the country in droves. The latest Census data gives us the clearest picture yet of where they’ve ended up.
With Two Weeks Left in 2023, Now’s the Time To Get Your Taxes in Order
The new year is quickly approaching, which means tax season is too. Here’s what you should start doing now to make everything easier when you file.
Opendoor founder Eric Wu leaving company to focus on startups
Wu founded Opendoor in 2014 and served as the company’s chief executive officer until last year. He said in a statement that he’s leaving to focus on building new things.
Where to Spend Your FSA/HSA Funds Before the End of the Year
If you have a flexible spending account (FSA) or health savings account (HSA), you know the drill: Use the funds before the end of the year, or lose them. You’re unlikely to pack the rest of your year with doctor’s appointments—either because everywhere is booked months in advance or because that simply sounds dreadful— but […]
Fannie Mae Expects Home Sales to Bottom Out? Here’s What the Latest Forecast Says
While many forecasts point to a stronger 2024, Fannie Mae is much more bearish. Here’s what their latest report said.
How to Send Messages on Strava Without Giving Away Your Privacy
This is the sort of feature you might have assumed Strava already had considering how long it’s been around, but no: Strava only just added the ability to DM other users, and you should see the feature in the Android and iOS apps now. Strava says it wants to provide “an efficient avenue for athletes […]
How to Fit and Install Snow Chains
With winter weather upon us, depending on where you live, you might need tire chains this season. While chains are sometimes not allowed in cities, on mountain roads and in more rural areas they can be a life saver. Here’s a helpful set of tips to get you going with your snow chains snugly in […]
These Are the Best Gifts for College Students
Whether the college student in your life is a freshman returning home for the holidays for the first time, or a wizened grad student who’s seen too many semesters, you need a gift for them that helps them get through this important time in their life. You can give them something to help them study […]
You Can Use Alexa to Call for Help in an Emergency
Alexa is Amazon’s smart assistant, can can be used with many Amazon devices, including Echo smart speakers, for a variety of things, from controlling your smart home, to making videos calls, to ordering items from Amazon (though you probably don’t do that). But you can also use Alexa to get help in the event of […]
How to Change Siri’s Accent or Language
The days of a mechanical Siri voice are gone. You now have a much more human-sounding digital assistant on your iPhone. Still, the default voice might not be for everyone. If you don’t like Siri’s voice, you can change it at any time. Apple allows you to switch Siri’s language, too, so you can customize […]
28 Must-See 2024 Movies to Add to Your Watchlist
I love Marvel movies as much as the next billion people, but in 2024—for the first time in living memory—the studio is giving us a break (sort of; we’re still getting MCU offshoots like Deadpool 3 and Madame Web), and I plan to take advantage of it by seeing some movies in the theater that […]
Forget Roasting: Air Fry Your Chestnuts
Roasting chestnuts leisurely in a little cast iron pot over a roaring fireplace would be romantic, wouldn’t it? My winter evenings usually include tripping over a problematic Roomba and wrangling my two cats out of the garbage can, so my romantic winter evenings give more air fryer than open-fire anyway. Air fryer roasting is just […]
