When ‘Fasted Cardio’ Actually Makes Sense
Fasted cardio is having a moment. Wake up and get your exercise in before breakfast, so the theory goes, and your body will be forced to burn fat, because there will be no food in your stomach to use for fuel. But does fasting before a workout actually make a difference to your weight, or […]
Woot Has Discounted Both Versions of the Nintendo Switch
It’s rare to find a new OLED Nintendo Switch being sold for less than its $349.99 retail price, at least from from a reputable retailer, but Woot is doing just that: Right now, you can pick up the console for around 10% off—not a huge discount, but welcome nonetheless. It’s $314.99 (originally $349.99) while supplies […]
How to Disable Recall in Windows 11
One of the ways that Microsoft is pushing AI in Windows 11 is through a new feature called Recall. Available on Copilot+ PCs only, the feature essentially takes screenshots of your display every few seconds, allowing you to search through the images with AI to “recall” specific information. It sounds useful, but also dangerous: If […]
How Interest Is Calculated on Your Credit Card
If you carry a balance on your credit card from month to month, you’re probably paying interest charges. First things first: It’s best to avoid being charged that interest in the first place. Otherwise, understanding how this interest is calculated can help you better manage the costs of using credit. The interest rate Credit card […]
The Out-of-Touch Adults’ Guide to Kid Culture: ‘Brain Rot’
Young people are all over the map this week. On the negative side: a lot of kids are giving themselves brain rot. Others are falling for age-old internet “follow train” schemes. On the positive side, some kids are making great music, and even little babies are helping their families get free trips to expensive resorts […]
Opendoor rolls out mobile truck with instant offers in Nashville
“The Offer Mobile” is driving around neighborhoods in Nashville, Tennessee, to literally bring Opendoor’s instant offers to consumers’ front doors.
Walmart’s Version of ‘Prime Day’ Is Coming Soon
Amazon’s Prime Day is set to kick off sometime in July, but they’re not the only retailer with big plans. As is often the case, the big retailers try to have a sale of their own, usually before Amazon’s sale, probably in hopes you will do your shopping with them instead. Walmart is the first […]
Do you plan on doing more double-ended transactions? Pulse
Will buyers be seeking out dual agency more often, and, if so, do you anticipate working both sides of the transaction?
RE/MAX announces more changes in its C-suite offices as COO resigns
RE/MAX Chief Operating Officer Serene Smith is leaving after 7 years in the role. Rob Fuchs has signed on as a new EVP. Changes follow departure of former CEO Nick Bailey, who exited in February.
Gwyneth Paltrow asks nearly $30M for Brentwood mansion
Now that Paltrow’s kids and those of her husband, Brad Falchuk, are all college-bound, the couple is downsizing. She originally bought the property in 2012 with then-husband Chris Martin for $9.95 million.
Which is better: high volume or high profitability? How about both?
While awards and honors are geared toward high volume, it’s high profitability that offers the rewards you’re really looking for, coach Verl Workman writes.
Median price per square foot is up 52.7% since 2019: Realtor.com
Home values have boomed over the past five years, with New York, Boston and Nashville experiencing double-digit gains in the median price per square foot.
Developers sit on empty lots as higher rates delay projects
After a generationally high apartment construction boom, some developers are now finding that the economics no longer make sense on in-progress projects.
Set Up Your Smart Speaker to Alert You to Smoke and CO Alarms
If you’ve got an Amazon Echo, Google Nest, or Apple HomePod speaker, it comes with a safety feature that you might not be aware of: the ability to listen out for smoke alarms and carbon monoxide alarms, and ping your phone if there’s a problem. To be clear, your speakers aren’t detecting the smoke or […]
My Four Favorite Apps for Selling Used Clothing and Household Items
Today when I woke up, I was greeted by a beautiful notification: A pair of my shoes sold on Poshmark. For a few months, I’ve been obsessed with selling my shoes and bags on the app. It’s a big part of the overall decluttering journey I’ve been on for the past year. A lot of […]
