Hackers are fond of hijacking email accounts, and one of them may have obtained a motherlode of potential targets. ZDNet and Gizmodo report that a hacker is selling claimed access to “hundreds” of C-suite executives’ Microsoft-based email accounts, including CEOs, vice presidents and directors. The targets include the chief of a mid-sized American software company, […]
Applying for a new credit card can be stressful—but it gets even more stressful when you realize that you’ve just applied for a credit card that you don’t actually want. Maybe the credit card issuer offers two credit cards with similar names and you accidentally chose the wrong one. Maybe […]
Your homeowners insurance protects you from facing a catastrophic loss in the event of a named peril, which includes fire, tornadoes, burglary, and more. But does it also cover the contents of your home — for example, your appliances? The answer is: it depends. If your kitchen appliances are destroyed […]
Despite the House of Representatives being due back next Monday, and the Senate having reconvened this week, a question mark still hangs over the approval date of a second stimulus check. Ahead of his inauguration, President-elect Joe Biden has his own stimulus plan that includes funding for direct payments, but […]
In 2020, phones are big. Even the small ones are big. The iPhone 12 Mini is wonderful because it’s not big. It’s truly small. When Apple announced the Mini along with the iPhone 12, 12 Pro and 12 Pro Max it was a remarkable moment for small phone lovers like […]
Rewards credit cards can be insanely lucrative, both in terms of their ongoing rewards and the generous sign-up bonuses they offer. Unfortunately, the best credit cards on the market are only available to consumers with very good or excellent credit, which usually means a FICO score of 740 or higher. […]
Mercury Insurance has announced the launch of two programs to help Californians better protect their homes if they live in wildfire-prone areas. Under the first program, homeowners who take one or more steps to harden their homes against wildfires or who live in a community recognized by the National Fire […]
With the Nov. 3 election in six days and counting, we know that a stimulus bill won’t get a vote until after it’s over. It may not even fully come together before then. As Democratic and White House negotiators continue to tussle over the details, we can help you get […]
Microsoft is releasing its Windows 10 October 2020 Update to over a billion users today. Much like last year, this second Windows 10 update of 2020 is more of a Service Pack than a major release. Microsoft has, however, made some interesting tweaks, including a refreshed Start menu, some Alt Tab […]
Your credit score is one of the most important aspects of your financial health, but it’s also one of the most fragile. Building a great credit score can take years, but damaging it can seem to happen—in some situations—overnight. Thankfully, with the right credit repair tactics, you can reclaim this […]