What Are Sinkholes and How Do They Work?

A sinkhole opened up and swallowed a bus this week in China, killing several people. A few months ago, another sinkhole opened up below a bus in my hometown of Pittsburgh; in that case, though, everybody escaped safely. Besides buses, sinkholes can …

Where to Rent, Buy or Stream This Year's Oscar-Nominated Films

This week, nominations for this year’s Academy Awards were announced. With 11 nominations, Joker was a clear favorite among voters, nominated for both Best Picture and Actor in a Leading Role for Joaquin Phoenix’s performance. Following closely behi…

The Easiest Way to Switch from Windows 7 to Linux

Welcome to the last day of Windows 7—the last day Microsoft is giving out security updates for the antiquated operating system, that is. While you have plenty of options for upgrading Windows 7, and even a hack that might be able to extend your upda…

When to Walk Out of a Job Interview Early

Let’s say you’ve gotten to the interview stage of your job search, and five minutes into the conversation you realize that this particular job won’t be a good fit for you after all.Read more...

How to Take Someone's Photo in a Foreign Country Without Being a Jerk

People travel for a variety of reasons, including the food, the scenery, the weather and the culture. For many, the most interesting part of visiting another country is getting to know the people there. But before you start snapping pictures, it’s i…

How to Downgrade Your Chase Credit Card Without Losing Your Points

When the news broke that Chase is raising the annual fee for its popular Sapphire Reserve card from $450 to $550, a lot of readers wondered if it was worth keeping the card. While the increased fee comes with additional cardholder benefits, $550 is …

These Are The Cheapest Weekends to Travel in 2020

Weekend trips are fun, but they can also wind up being pretty expensive. Hotwire recently took a look at historical booking data for hotels to determine when the most affordable weekends are to travel in 2020, and released a list of the most afforda…

How to Watch Tonight's Democratic Presidential Debate

Since the start of 2020, three Democratic presidential hopefuls have dropped out of the presidential race, including New Jersey Senator Cory Booker, former Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Julián Castro, and author Marianne Williamson—maki…

How to Find the Login Page on Public Wifi

Depending on where you live, there are tons of places that offer free wifi connections so you can work or study remotely, or avoid cutting into your data limits on your smartphone. However, some public networks are pretty annoying about the connecti…

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The Complete Guide to Avoiding Online Scams

We know—you’re too tech-savvy to be fooled by an online scam. But even the smartest among us can fall victim to internet trickery, and we’ve all got those friends and relatives who could use a little extra help with digital security.Read more...

When You Put Air in Your Tires, Check Your Spare

If you have a car or drive one, you’re probably (hopefully) regularly checking your tire pressure. Under-inflated tires can be a huge problem, doing everything from causing an accident, to speeding up wear and tear on your tires, to wasting gas. In …

Add Pancake Batter to Eggs to Make a Superior Omelet

I feel like I am the last to know that IHOP puts pancake batter in their omelets. (Did you know? Why didn’t you tell me?) Usually I’m pretty good about this kind of thing, but somehow this particular chain restaurant hack slipped right past me. Luck…

Get a Free Krispy Kreme Mini Every Monday in January

This month you can score a free treat for surviving Monday at the office, in the form of a miniature doughnut from Krispy Kreme.Read more...

How to Get a Divorce, With Divorce Lawyer Jacqueline Newman

January is unofficially “Divorce Month” in the legal world, and to celebrate this not-so-joyous occasion, we’re bringing you an episode breaking down the complicated world of divorce. To help us understand the legal nitty-gritty, we’re joined by Jac…

Does Your Spending Match Your Position on the 'Wealth Ladder'?

The last time I went grocery shopping, I bought the name-brand cheese instead of the store-brand cheese. The price differential between the $2 cheddar and the $6 cheddar used to feel impossibly vast; now it barely matters. It still registers, though…

How to Recycle an Old Suitcase

You’ve finally decided to part ways with your old Samsonite. Over the years, it’s accrued stains, scuff marks, and tears of all kinds; an upgrade is long overdue. But before you dump that luggage in the garbage, you should know that even a used suit…

The Best Way to Reheat French Fries

Cold french fries are seemingly one of the few leftover foods that cannot be salvaged. Once a fry starts to cool, the water inside the fluffy starch granules moves out towards the crust, rendering the insides of the fry grainy and the outsides mushy…

Give Up on New Year's Resolutions, Already

Remember back on January 1st, when you were ready to turn over a new leaf?Read more...

What Happens to Your Items That Get Confiscated by TSA?

You pass through the metal detectors at airport security when a TSA agent asks the one question no one wants to hear, directed at the crowd of travelers around you: Whose bag is this? Before you know it, the agent pulls out that oversized liquid fro…

Search for Airbnbs By Cancellation Policy and Check-In Time Using This Extension

When you’re looking for an Airbnb, in most cases the built-in search works great. Sometimes; however, you have a few more provisions for your stay that aren’t covered by the standard search.Read more...