Q&A: Early Retirement Doesn’t Equal “Done”—It’s a Pivot
Below is an email transcript from a BiggerPockets Money listener who sent me a message about their personal financial situation and wanted my insights. We’ve used AI to edit the […]
Have We Entered a “Landlord-Friendly” Era?
According to the Wall Street Journal, landlords have a reason to rejoice: A “landlord-friendly era” of real estate is about to unfold. The high cost of mortgage rates and homeownership […]
The Google Pixel 9 Is $200 Off Right Now
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. The Pixel 9 is the latest series of the Google Pixel phone lineup. They were released late last summer with the 9 Pro and Pro XL getting released as well. But if you’re OK […]
5 Investments You Can’t Hold in an IRA
Real estate investors are increasingly looking for ways to grow their portfolios, and self-directed IRAs offer a way to invest in real estate while deferring or even eliminating taxes on […]
You’ll Soon Be Able to Send Video and Screenshares to Google’s Gemini AI
As part of Mobile World Congress, happening this week in Barcelona, Google has teased that its Gemini AI is finally ready to see the world. Literally. Originally teased as Project Astra in May of last year, Google’s Gemini Live with Video and Gemini Live with Screenshare features each have a new trailer, showing how the […]
Five Easy Ways to Make Your Old Car Look New(er)
We may earn a commission from links on this page. On average, the number of years people hold onto their cars has been creeping up for about a decade—it’s up to about 14 years these days. Aside from improved reliability, given that new cars average $49,740, and used cars cost more than $26,000, it’s not […]
Opera’s AI ‘Browser Operator’ Will Complete Tasks for You
We’re now starting to see some rudimentary AI agents appear: tools that can not only write code and solve math problems, but also perform actions on your behalf. And Opera has announced the first AI agent for its browser, the aptly named Browser Operator. The idea is that Browser Operator can take care of some […]
My Favorite Amazon Deal of the Day: The M4 iPad Pro
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Apple has been top dog in the premium tablet space for years, and the iPad Pro with an M4 chip released last year solidified their dominance. If you’ve been waiting for a discount on […]
Use TikTok’s ‘Rage Cleaning’ Trend to Get Your Place Spotless
Creating and sticking to a cleaning schedule is difficult, but only because life is difficult. Finding time to clean can feel impossible sometimes, especially when you’ve had a stressful day at work, with your family, or just in general. But what if you could harness that negative energy and turn it into cleaning power? That’s […]
SEC to drop lawsuit against Kraken, ending a “wasteful, politically motivated campaign”
The SEC filed a lawsuit against Kraken in 2023 The agency argued that the platform was operating without conducting the proper registration Kraken said the SEC’s decision was a “turning point for the future of crypto in the US” The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has agreed to drop its lawsuit against Kraken, according […]
Four Savings Strategies to Try Instead of a ‘No-Buy Month’
If you’re trying to get your finances back on track—and who isn’t?—you’re sure to see “no-buy months” and “low-buy years” all across social media. No-buy challenges ask participants to eliminate all non-essential purchases for a set period. While the concept seems straightforward, these challenges often fail because they don’t address the psychological aspects of spending […]
How (and Why) to Grow a Crevice Garden
We may earn a commission from links on this page. A crevice garden is an exceptional way to deal with one of the hardest terrains to grow a garden. But more than that, crevice gardens can create architectural interest and structure, while growing a drought-tolerant garden that can be full of native plants. You can […]
Daily Search Forum Recap: March 3, 2025
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. Google Ads stopped running for many advertisers over the weekend…
Coinbase asks SEC for breakdown of cost of Gensler’s war on crypto
Coinbase goes after SEC for details on cost of war on crypto. The exchange has filed a FOIA request asking for SEC’s documents during the leadership of former SEC chair Gary Gensler. Coinbase has filed for a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request that seeks a detailed breakdown of what the US Securities and Exchange […]
Google Ads Triple Serving Ads On Same Search Results Page
Last December, Google confirmed they are testing double serving ads on the search results. Double serving ads is showing the same ad from the same advertiser more than once on the search results page. It was something against the Google Ads policy. Well, now Google is triple serving ads on the same page!
