Six Items That Will Maximize Your Carry-On Space
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- Posted on April 4, 2025
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We may earn a commission from links on this page. Air travel may be fast, but it’s also often a source of stress and discomfort. Aside from tight seats, delays, and generally uncomfortable accommodations, airlines have been nickel-and-diming us with fees for just about everything, including luggage. Checked bag fees range around $30 to $40 […]
How DOGE’s Targeting of CFPB and HUD Really Impacts Real Estate
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- Posted on April 4, 2025
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It seems like almost everyone has a strong opinion on the Elon Musk-led Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) that fits in with the partisan divisions that have become so prominent […]
Major Insurance Trends Landlords Need to Watch For This Year
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As the real estate market heats up in the spring, many first-time investors and seasoned landlords want to acquire new properties. While analyzing deals and securing financing are top priorities, […]
My Favorite Amazon Deal of the Day: The Google Pixel Buds Pro 2
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We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Google released the Pixel 9 smartphones along with the Pixel Watch 3, and the Pixel Buds Pro 2 late last summer. Their second generation earbuds brought some great upgrades, and make them a great […]
Nintendo Switch 2 Preorders Are Now Delayed, Thanks to the Tariffs
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There’s a lot of hype around the Switch 2. Nintendo’s upcoming console improves upon the now eight-year-old Switch in almost every way, supporting 4K HDR resolution, high refresh rates, and even “mouse mode” via the Joy-Cons 2. In addition to all the new features and changes announced on Wednesday, Nintendo also revealed the release date […]
Daily Search Forum Recap: April 4, 2025
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Here is a recap of what happened in the search forums today…
Windows’ Photoshop Alternative Is Actually Good Now, and It’s Free
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Windows has a rather patchy history when it comes to native photo viewing and editing, but the latest Photos app is quietly becoming genuinely useful. It may not be a full-blown Photoshop alternative, but it does now offer a variety of basic editing functions, and even some generative AI to help get your images looking […]
How I Make the Perfect Homemade Pizza Every Time
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We may earn a commission from links on this page. While I was a total pizza hater as a child, I’ve come around as an adult—maybe a little too far around. It’s one of my favorite things to make at home. I use pizza as a vehicle for using up leftovers, and as a way […]
I Answered a Job Scam Text on Purpose, and Here’s What I Learned
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I’m sure you’ve received a random text from a supposed employment recruiter recently—we all have. These texts, you likely realize, are scams. No company is so desperate for workers that they’d message random numbers with job offers. According to the Federal Trade Commission, you shouldn’t respond to these texts or click on any links on […]
This Garmin Venu 2 Plus Is $190 Off Right Now
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We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. A factory-reconditioned Garmin Venu 2 Plus is on sale for $259.99 on Woot for the next five days or until it sells out—whichever comes first. Garmin Venu 2 Plus $259.99 at Woot $449.00 Save […]
Bing Tests Ad Labels Not In Blue
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Earlier this month we reported that Bing was testing ad labels in blue colors. Well, now I am seeing examples of those ads labels without the blue, but rather normal black text and icons on white backgrounds.
Google Responds To Comprehensive PMax Report
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Mike Ryan put together the single most comprehensive third-party report on Google Ads Performance Max campaigns. It is free, super detailed, easy to read and chock-full of useful information. And guess what, Google’s Ginny Marvin responded to some of the concerns in the report.
Search News Buzz Video Recap: Google Post Core Volatility, Brand Ranking, Reddit AI Translations & Google Ads Double Serving
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- Posted on April 4, 2025
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This week, we covered some more Google Search ranking volatility, post-core update. I also posted some polls on the Google March 2025 core update. Google said they do not have a brand ranking system. Google is ranking AI-translated Reddit results…
How to Start Investing in Real Estate with $25,000 or Less (Rookie Reply)
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- Posted on April 4, 2025
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Do you have around $25,000 saved? Good news—you can invest in real estate! There are several ways to get started, but which investing strategy reigns supreme? We’ll show you how […]
Housing Market Flips from Seller’s to Buyer’s Market in Much of the Country
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The housing market is finally giving buyers a break. Home prices aren’t crashing, but many of them are dropping, or stagnating, as homes sit on the market and seller confidence […]









