Soaring rates baffle economists, frustrate housing leaders
Economists are scratching their heads and housing industry leaders are venting their frustrations as mortgage rates continue a relentless climb to new heights not seen in more than two decades.
TikTok Myth of the Week: ‘Bone Smashing’ Will Make You Beautiful
Welcome to another TikTok Myth of the Week—one that I really, truly wish I were making up. Today we’re talking about “bone smashing,” sometimes known by similar names such as “bone mashing.” It’s when you hit your face with a hammer, but gently. To make yourself prettier. Read more…
Today’s NYT Connections Hints (and Answer) for Thursday, October 5, 2023
If you’re looking for the Connections answer for Thursday, October 5, 2023, read on—I’ll share some clues, tips, and strategies, and finally the solutions to all four categories. Beware, there are spoilers below for October 5, NYT Connections #116! Read on if you want some hints (and then the answer) to today’s… Read more…
Where to Stream the 2023 Cricket World Cup
Before the explosion of streaming services, watching a rousing cricket match could be a sticky wicket in the United States, but these days, it’s easy, mate. Badgers (extreme cricket fans) can watch all 48 matches from cricket’s ICC ODI World Cup from their living rooms, even if they don’t have cable TV, so there’s no… […]
Where to Watch the Alabama Vs. Texas A&M Game
Week six sees the Texas A&M Aggies smashing it up with Alabama’s Crimson Tide in a crucial battle for SEC West supremacy this Saturday. Both teams are 2-0 in their division, and both teams are out for blood. Read more…
Mortgage Rates Reach Multi-Decade Highs—Now Demand is Falling
Mortgage rates raised the bar again last week as the market begins to seriously slow down. What comes next?
How to Share Your Amazon Prime Membership With Family (Even If You Don’t Live Together)
To make the most out of Amazon Prime Big Deal Days—set to take place on Oct. 10 and Oct. 11—you need to be an Amazon Prime member. However, a lesser-known Amazon Prime feature is that you can share membership perks with your family and only pay one membership fee. You can add one other adult […]
Use ‘Project-Based Learning’ to Study on Your Own
Teachers are typically familiar with project-based learning—it’s a popular classroom technique. But it’s less well-known among students, which is a shame. Because even if you’re studying on your own, there are ways to modify this approach to enhance your own understanding of subjects. It’s all about finding real-world… Read more…
The Differences Between the Pixel Watch and Pixel Watch 2
The Google Pixel Watch 2 looks to build off everything that Google did right with the original Pixel Watch, which was released in 2022. But how does the second generation of the wearable stand up against the first? Is it worth upgrading? Here are the big differences between the two Google-branded wearables. Read more…
A New HUD Idea Could Put Money Directly Into Renter Pockets—What Does This Mean For Investors?
This new idea from the Department of Housing and Urban Development is controversial, but it could work…maybe?
The Best Ways to Get Motivated to Work Out Every Morning
Long before I noticed any fitness benefits of doing burpees every morning, I noticed something else: I really, really, did not want to get out of bed, because once I got out of bed, I would have to do burpees. Read more…
Avoid These Common Mistakes During Open Enrollment
Open enrollment for the next U.S. healthcare plan year kicks off Nov. 1—and the process can be overwhelming, to say the least. As you review your employer-provided health insurance options, it’s easy to make mistakes that could negatively impact your coverage and costs for the next year. Even if you consider yourself… Read more…
AdGuard VPN Is $30 for Three Years Right Now
You can get two three-year AdGuard subscriptions on sale for $29.99 right now—the first subscription is for AdGuard VPN, and the second is for AdGuard Ad Blocker. The VPN connects to 10 different devices and is compatible with Windows, Mac, Android, and iOS. Its servers span 60 locations across 53 countries, and… Read more…
Daily Search Forum Recap: October 4, 2023
Here is a recap of what happened in the search forums today, through the eyes of the Search Engine Roundtable and other search forums on the web. Apple Business Connect, the local Apple Maps business profiles area…
How to Change the Filter on Your Range Hood
You probably use the fan on your range hood all the time without even thinking about its filter. You might not even know there’s one in there, but there likely is—and if this is the first you’re hearing of it, it’s probably long overdue to be changed. Luckily, you can swap out the filter yourself […]
