If you’re a passive investor that’s looking to grow your nest egg long-term, how often should you be checking your portfolio? Since many people have a loss aversion bias that can cause overreactions to negative news, should you just be blissfully un…
Lees meerWhen the pandemic first hit and locked us in our homes, many of us were struck by the same bolt of inspiration (after we bought our toilet paper): We decided to bake bread. All that kneading, rising, and conjuring of the fresh bread smell in our hom…
Lees meerMy first “serious” boyfriend did not like chocolate. But rather than explain that his choice of milkshake (strawberry) was a preference, he lied and told everyone (including me) that he was “allergic” to cocoa. When I found out the truth (only after…
Lees meerWe regularly call out shady apps found on the Google Play Store, but Apple’s App Store has its fair share of threats, too. The platform is teeming with iOS apps that scam unsuspecting users into costly—and in some cases, undisclosed—in-app transacti…
Lees meerThe fit of your mask is crucial. The CDC’s recent recommendation we start double masking was only partly about the layering. The second mask also results in improved fit, Anthony Fauci told the Today show. And there was another fit-related tip in th…
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Lees meerYou’d be forgiven for not being thrilled about celebrating a(nother?) pandemic Valentine’s Day. It’s often a fraught, stressful occasion in the best of times. This year, while everything is still terrible, we can’t even go out to a restaurant. (Or …
Lees meerHot on the heels of Southwest Airlines’ two-for-one credit card deal, Amtrak has just launched a new promotion, the Valentine’s Buy-One-Get-One Free Sale, allowing companions to ride for free on most train routes. Here’s what you need to know.Read m…
Lees meerA confirmed appointment for your first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine is the 2021 equivalent of finding a golden ticket in your Wonka bar. (Actually, no—it’s better, because getting some level of immunity to a pandemic-causing virus is far superior to a…
Lees meerSure, right now we’re physically limited on where we can go, the sights we can see, and what adventures we can give our kids. But if we use our imagination, we can go anywhere—at least, that’s what one dad thought this week when he decided his son n…
Lees meerOnce a year or so, I spend some time trying to find the best way to take a seamless screenshot of an entire website, as I’m not always a fan of the CTRL + S approach for saving a site’s data. I only wish I knew earlier how absurdly easy this was to …
Lees meerAnyone serious about salads knows that one cannot rely on dressing alone to flavor your greens. No: The key to a good salad lies in treating each component with thoughtfulness and care, which requires seasoning your damn leaves. In my kitchen, this …
Lees meerSome people can dig up great music like magic, or have friends inside the industry who keep them updated. Others are perfectly content with their weekly Spotify Discover playlist. But if you need more ways to find music, here are some ideas—taken fr…
Lees meerAs soon as I said, “I don’t see why anyone would want to eat okra,” the music seemed to stop, the crowd turned to stare, and I heard the crash of glasses hitting the floor. The nearest exit was not near at all, and I had made a huge mistake. Luckily…
Lees meerWhen it comes to jury duty, people typically fall into two categories: those who want to avoid it at all costs, and those who can’t wait for the day they receive their summons in the mail. Either way, some of what you know about jury duty is probabl…
Lees meerIn 2007, Britney Spears endured a very public downfall and quickly became a punching bag for the national comedy circuit. Skewering Spears for public gaffes—shaving her head, accidentally exposing herself while climbing out of a limo, marrying the b…
Lees meerThe IRS has an effective tool for preventing identity theft, and it’s now available to all taxpayers: a six-digit PIN that prevents scammers from filing a fraudulent tax return using your Social Security number. Here’s how you can get your own now t…
Lees meerWe’ve all been there: a groggy, middle-of-the-night realization that, ugh, it’s time to pee again. While sometimes this is the result of a medical condition, often it’s just an inconvenient routine. In that case, there are a few simple fixes that ca…
Lees meerIf you’re sparking up a water pipe on a regular basis, it’ll quickly become apparent that your go-to smoking device can get swampy. The tap water you use to filter the smoke can and will turn your bong or bubbler into a dewy grotto unless you regula…
Lees meerBy now you’ve probably seen that viral video of the lawyer who accidentally turned himself into a cat during an important Zoom hearing. If you’re looking to mimic his feline appearance, we have good news and bad news.Read more...
Lees meerThe companion pass—one of the most coveted perks from the Southwest Airlines’ Rapid Rewards program that allows a free “plus one” on flights—is up for grabs as part of a new welcome bonus for Chase consumer credit cards. Here’s what you need to know…
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