The Fitbit Charge 6 Integrates More of the Google Ecosystem
As more and more fitness trackers and smartwatches come out, I’ve noticed that manufacturers are leaning more into their own ecosystems. Apple, of course, has been doing this for years,…
These Are the Safest Payment Methods (and the Ones You Should Avoid)
Photo: Ivan Kruk (Shutterstock) Between credit and debit cards, digital wallets, peer-to-peer apps, and bank transfers, sending money digitally has become the norm these days. While this convenience is great,…
Everything You Need to Know About the Fitbit Charge 6
One of Fitbit’s most popular models, the Charge, has a new version out: the Charge 6. It has Google Maps, Google Wallet, and YouTube Music controls built in, along with…
What Is a Banking Desert (and What Should You Do If You Live in One)?
Online banking is convenient, but it has limitations. Sure, physically going to the bank may not be your favorite errand, but you should have the option to visit a real…
Place NFC Tags in Your Home to Automate Daily Routines
Everyone likes efficiency: If you can simplify a task, especially a task you need to do multiple times every day, your life becomes that much easier. NFC tags can help…
You Can Now Open a Venmo Account for Your Teen (and Monitor It)
We adults use money-sharing apps like Venmo all the time. Go out to dinner? Settle up with Venmo. Roommate pays the rent? Venmo over your half. Teens, on the other…
Think Twice Before Using ‘Apple Pay Later’
Earlier this year Apple introduced its new “buy now, pay later” (BNPL) feature, Apple Pay Later, for select customers. The name is a play on Apple’s existing mobile payment service,…
Facebook Probably Owes You Money
Facebook may not be your social media platform of choice in 2023, but if you had an active account at any point in the last 15 or so years, you…
Don’t Return the Money Someone ‘Accidentally’ Sends You on Venmo
Photo: Michael Vi (Shutterstock) Venmo is an easy way to send money back and forth to friends, family, and the guy who runs the office fantasy football league. But what…
How to Recognize Fake Pet Ads
Photo: StockMediaSeller (Shutterstock) There are a lot of scams out there, and the latest includes websites pretending to sell pets that don’t actually exist. Before you buy a pet online,…