You know your credit score matters when you apply for a loan, but that’s not the only factor banks use to determine your loan eligibility. GOBankingRates lists a few other considerations they make when you apply.Read more...
Lees meerWe know emotional intelligence is important. It helps us empathize with other people so we communicate better and fight less. It helps us understand our own actions so we can be more productive and less reactionary. It’s not always easy, though, and…
Lees meerDepending on the crowd (and how many crazy uncles you have) making pleasant conversation during Thanksgiving dinner can be a little awkward. Replacing regular guest cards with Thanksgiving-themed Mad Libs can not only get the conversation flowing, b…
Lees meerDenim Gold BoxYou need jeans. Everyone needs jeans. Get denim from brands like Hudson, AG, Naked and Famous and more for less from Amazon’s one-day sale. You could end up saving over $100 on good denim that will last a long time.Read more...
Lees meerFinding that one annoying tab that’s playing audio in Chrome got a little easier back when the browser started showing which tab is playing audio. Now, in Chrome’s Dev channel, you can prevent multiple tabs from playing audio at the same time.Read m…
Lees meerWhatsApp is one of the most popular private messaging apps out there, so it’s a little surprising it didn’t have support for two-step authentication. Now, the beta version of the app has added the feature so, like always, turn it on now.Read more...
Lees meerInstagram has confirmed that they’re joining the live video bandwagon sometime soon. With pretty much every social network pushing for live video, particularly their parent company Facebook, it’s not surprising they’d follow suit. That and more in t…
Lees meerTelecommuting comes with a lot of perks, but it also has plenty of downsides. It can be harder to focus, people assume you’re not working because you’re at home, and it can feel like work never really ends. Dressing up like you’re going to the offic…
Lees meerApple Mail isn’t exactly the greatest email app out there, but it’s serviceable and gets the job done for most people. That said, one common problem is slowness, which App Factor suggests fixing by cleaning up the mail database now and again.Read mo…
Lees meerRoku 3 Streaming Player, $50If you don’t already own a Roku, what is wrong with you? It’s basically one of the best accessories for any television. And right now, thanks to Best Buy’s early Black Friday deals, you can grab a Roku 3 for half off. $50…
Lees meerEveryone has annoying coworkers to deal with, but how you deal with them and adapt will define whether you have a good day at work or a bad one. A new study says that if you can, the best way to deal with your coworkers’ nonsense is to just ignore i…
Lees meerWe have more than a a few good ways to cook a Thanksgiving turkey, but if you’re in a pinch and need help on the spot, the Butterball Help Line has been helping cooks for 35 years. Now you don’t even need to call—just text them.Read more...
Lees meerProvided you use them responsibly, credit cards can actually be useful in your financial life. If you’re traveling, for example, you can swipe plastic without worrying about exchanging cash or paying ATM fees. There are, however, a few traits you sh…
Lees meerSuspension trainers give you the flexibility to do a solid bodyweight workout wherever you want: at home, at the park, or under a tree. The entire thing is just a set of straps with handles that you can attach to a door, a tree, or a pull-up bar. Fo…
Lees meerSaving money doesn’t have to be a bummer. If you’re trying to teach your kids the importance of saving, get them to pitch in on a family savings goal by turning it into a game.Read more...
Lees meerEating well during times of severe stress can be challenging, but turning to fast food or highly-processed convenience meals—or worse, not eating at all—only compounds the problem. Embracing a few of the shortcuts below can help keep you fed and nou…
Lees meerThis discounted DEWALT Combo kit comes with a compact drill/driver and an impact driver (plus a nice carry case). We’ve had this as part of Gold Boxes before, but at $189, it’s the lowest price we’ve seen. These make great gifts for the builders in …
Lees meerChrome: The best part of Twitter—or one of the few remaining good parts anyway—is that you can share short messages from nearly anywhere. Chromnitweet is an extension that adds your browser’s URL bar to that list.Read more...
Lees meerSince we tend to decide that it’s rude to talk about money with other people, it can be hard to figure out how to go from being broke to financially stable. This spreadsheet can help you explore the difference.Read more...
Lees meerWe’ve mentioned before that storing nut butter on its side is one way to make it easier to spread and avoid it separating, but a simpler trick is to store it upside down to keep it from separating in the first place. Read more...
Lees meerYou can now send and create GIFs with the popular Facebook-owned chat app, WhatsApp. Whether you want to punctuate your conversations with a dog on a skateboard or something from your own camera roll, now you can. That and more in today’s news.Read …
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