The “Set It and Forget It” Path to FIRE by Your 40s
If you invest consistently, reaching FIRE (financial independence, retire early) by your mid-40s is absolutely possible. These two financial-freedom-chasing twins are proof of it! Only in their 20s, both Andy […]
Can You Use Retirement Funds to Grow Your Portfolio Faster? (Rookie Reply)
Should you use retirement funds to buy rentals, pay for renovations, or scale your real estate portfolio faster? Saving for a down payment can be tough, and dipping into a […]
‘Tate’s Bake Shop Cookbook’ Is a Pleasant Throwback to a Simpler Age
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Welcome to “Cookbook of the Week.” This is a series where I highlight cookbooks that are unique, easy to use, or just special to me. While finding a particular recipe online serves a quick purpose, flipping through a truly excellent cookbook has a magic all […]
This Is Why Strava Rounds Down Your Miles
You cross the finish line after what feels like a perfect 10-mile run and your watch beeps triumphantly, displaying that beautiful round number: 10.00 miles. You’re already composing your social media post in your head. Then you upload to Strava and—betrayal. Your activity shows 9.99 miles. It might seem like a bug, but as Strava […]
Realbricks Review: Is Fractional Real Estate Worth It?
Let’s be real: Getting started in real estate right now isn’t as simple as it used to be. Interest rates are up, the numbers don’t add up to cash flow, […]
Instagram Won’t Crop Your Smartphone Pictures Anymore
Unless you’ve messed with your smartphone’s camera settings, it’s very likely you snap photos in 3:4 (or 4:3 if you’re holding the phone in landscape). This aspect ratio is the default for most smartphone cameras, which means our photo libraries are full of images that all fit this frame. The issue is, despite the smartphone’s […]
TCL’s Entry-Level QLED TV Just Dropped Another $100
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. TCL makes good non-OLED TVs (arguably some of the best when compared to the cost) as is the case with last year’s QM7 that I got my hands on, which is still a bargain […]
Use This App to Add Windows-Style Auto Scrolling to macOS
You just set up your brand new Mac and are about to scroll through a long document. You press the middle button on your mouse, expecting to be able to scroll by moving your cursor the way you can on Windows or Linux. Nothing happens. What gives? It turns out macOS doesn’t support this feature, […]
Five Great Read-Later Apps to Replace Pocket
Mozilla recently announced that it’s shutting down the read-later app Pocket on July 8, 2025. If you’re a fan like I was, now’s the time to start looking at alternatives. You have until October 8 of this year to export your saves from Pocket, so get testing now to find the right read-later replacement for […]
My Favorite Amazon Deal of the Day: The Sonos Beam Gen 2
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Sonos appears to have co-opted Apple’s business strategy: making premium products that are user-friendly for high prices. People will buy them whether they’re discounted or not, apparently, but it’s always better to get a […]
Five Tricks Insurance Companies Use to Deny Claims (and How to Avoid Them)
Insurance is a modern necessity—and it can often be a literal lifesaver. When any sort of disaster strikes, whether it’s to your property, your business, or your health, getting a payment on your claim can mean the difference between getting through the emergency in one piece and being buried under bills for years to come. […]
Google Photos’ New Editor Has an ‘AI Enhance’ Mode
Google Photos has announced a redesigned editor for tweaking your images. Predictably, the new editor adds a few new AI features aimed at helping you choose the right effects and edit photos faster. It also includes out a couple of previously Pixel exclusive editing tools—Auto Frame and Reimagine—although it’ll take a bit for everyone to […]
Updating Instagram Might Stop Your Android Battery From Draining
As long as there have been smartphones, there have been issues with battery life. Sometimes, battery drain is inevitable. Many modern apps are powerful, and, as such, power-intensive; taking high-quality photos or videos can waste a battery like no one’s business; and constantly searching for cell service can put a strain on your phone. However, […]
You Can Get a Subscription of Microsoft 365 for $20 Less Right Now
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. When you’re juggling work on your laptop, managing your calendar on your phone, and storing family vacation photos somewhere in the cloud, it helps to have one service that actually talks to all your […]
This Highly Rated PS5 Controller Is at Its Lowest Price Ever
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. If you’re someone who spends serious time with your PlayStation 5 and wants a controller that can match that energy, the Sony DualSense Edge Wireless Controller is currently down to $169.99 from $199.99 on […]
