My Phone Died 1,500 Miles From Home. Here's How I Handled It

It was a beautiful October wedding some years back. I was glad to have myiPhone 5to snap some photos. We don’t get to Arizona often, since it’s 1,500 miles away from our Seattle home. It slipped through her fingers and smashed to the hot sidewalk. Now, it was my phone that was the zombie. Hey, we all gotta go sometime. This was my phone’s time. The screen was a shattered mess....

April 15, 2025 · 2 min · 319 words · Mr. Gregory Singh

My Phone Was Hacked. How Do I Fix It?

How Do I Know If My Phone Has Been Hacked? These fixes apply to any version of Android and any Android phone manufacturer. First,turn on Android Safe Mode. Once this is enabled,delete all newly installed or unrecognized apps from your Android. ensure tolook for hidden apps as well. Uninstalling unrecognized or recently installed apps can help with removing any potentially malicious software you accidentally installed. Why use Android Safe Mode before removing apps?...

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 212 words · Donald James

My Spending Trigger Is FOMO. Here's How I Keep It in Check

But I got intense FOMO, and that fear of missing out made me do it. Concerts are the singlevariable expenseI have trouble cutting each month. Although I wouldn’t call myself frugal, I’m trained in personal finance. I’m generally not inclined to go onimpulsive shopping sprees, and I’m pretty skilled at bargain-hunting. “It can leave people more vulnerable to economic setbacks,” Kibbel said. We all have triggers that make us overspend....

April 15, 2025 · 2 min · 303 words · Penny Schroeder

My Student Loan Payment Will Jump From $0 to $488 After SAVE Ends. Yours Might Too

Millions of student loan borrowers like myself haven’t made a student loan payment since March 2020. Before the pause, mymonthly student loan paymentwas around $40. With SAVE on its way out, here are my repayment options for my $63,493 student loan debt. Read more:Student Loan Payments Could Skyrocket for SAVE Borrowers. Here’s How Much Yours Could Rise How much will my student loan payments increase without SAVE? At worst, it gives me a few months....

April 15, 2025 · 2 min · 216 words · Rachel Alvarez

My Sweet Razer Naga Pro Gaming Mouse Is Still $80 After Cyber Monday, Its All-Time Low

I decided to treat myself to a fancy new one with loads of buttons because I’m worth it. It would make a delightful gift for the PC gamer in your life. The useful thing about the Naga Pro is that it does double duty on my desk. I work from home and have my work MacBook and monitor next to my gaming PC and another monitor. It’s pretty crowded, but I only need one mouse....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 210 words · David Woodard

My Wife and I Kept Our Finances Separate for 15 Years. Here's Why We Changed Our Mind in 2025

In our 15 years together, my wife and I have achieved some major financial milestones together. We bought – and paid off – a car. We bought a condo. We brought a son into the world and navigated the uncertainty of the pandemic. And we did it all while keeping our money separate. By maintaining separate bank accounts, we managed to avoid themoney stress that plagues many relationships. But in 2025, we’re finally making our finances a shared journey....

April 15, 2025 · 2 min · 326 words · Jordan Davis

Mysterious galaxy without dark matter puzzles astronomers

The universe is expanding extremely fast. Even the most elegant calculations suggest there isn’t sufficient matter in space to account for the speedy movement. That’s wheredarkmatter comes in. What if there’san invisible force making the cosmos spread out? We can’t see it and we don’t quite know what it is. But what if we canfeelit? In the event that dark matter is real, experts think it could be ubiquitous. Well, maybe not....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 159 words · Matthew Smith

Nab 10 Free Meals and More Perks From HelloFresh for a Limited Time

Let’s face it: Eating healthy takes a lot of planning, and it can be time-consuming. Plus, it can cost a lot of money these days. However, there are ways you’re free to save time and money on meals thisLabor Day. HelloFresh is offering two deals that each include10 free meals. We’ll break down its currentmeal delivery kit dealsso you might decide which one might be for you. HelloFresh’s first deal offers you 10 free meals and free kids' meals for two months....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 189 words · Leah Wilson

Nab a CNET Exclusive Discount at Atlas Coffee Club Just in Time for Mother's Day

Mother’s Day will be here before you know it. This Global Blooms gift set is a great option for someone who loves tea and coffee. Normally $99, the set is on sale for $89. The CNET code will bring the price down toonly $79. Mother’s Day gifts don’t have to break the bank. Especially for those who live far and want to send something over. There are plenty ofaffordable giftsthat mom will love and appreciate dearly....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 161 words · Paul Michael

Nab a OnePlus Smartphone or Watch and Score a Free Gift in Time for Valentine’s Day

These deals are live throughFeb. 17, but we suggest acting fast so you could get your top pick. OnePlus offers Android smartphones, smartwatches and tablets that give more high-end brands a run for their money. They’re sleek, have a long battery life and offer up to five years of security updates. Buying aOnePlus 12 smartphonecould get you a free OnePlus Nord30 5G phone valued at $300. TheOnePlus 12R (256GB) is currently $100 offand includes a free 12 Sandstone Bumper case....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 151 words · Travis Guzman

Nab a Pair of Beats Studio Buds Plus for Just $120 During Amazon Prime Day

Other colorsare $130 right now, which still saves you $40. Prime Day lasts until the end of today, so we suggest acting fast to nab your preferred earbuds. Created by Beats, these earbuds were designed to offer clear bass and treble for an immersive sound. Your purchase includes four pairs of silicone ear tips so you an ensure your earbuds will fit comfortably. Love to work out or use these earbuds when you’re outdoors?...

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 141 words · Suzanne Gray

Nab AirSelfie Camera Drones for the Holidays From $97

Right now, Wellbots has slashed prices on AirSelfie drones and accessories, with prices starting atjust $97. It can capture 12-megapixel still pictures and 1080p resolution video at 30 frames per second. The drone has both manual and auto-fly modes that use AI facial tracking. And the camera has a 74-degree field of view, along with 16GB of storage. It typically lists for $150, but right now you might grab one from Wellbots forjust $97....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 183 words · Alexandra Lewis

Nab Sonos Soundbars, Subwoofers and More While They’re 25% Off

High-quality sound equipment can enhance your listening experience dramatically, from the smallest of headphones to whole entertainment systems. However, we can’t deny that top-ratedheadphones,soundbarsand speaker systems generally come at quite a price. The event lasts untilMarch 2 at 11:59pm PTand comes with additional terms and conditions, which we explain below. This Sonos owner appreciation offer event is for current owners of Sonos products. You must have an account with Sonos and jump in....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 153 words · Jennifer Henry