Why You Should Stop Sending Checks in the Mail, Especially Now
If you’re dropping checks in the mail to your landlord or utility provider, it’s time to look for a different way to pay your bills. Check fraud and mail theft…
Your $2 Bill Might Actually Be Worth a Lot More
Photo: Rabanser (Shutterstock) When I was a kid, my grandmother used to slip a $2 bill in my birthday card every year. I thought she was being cheap, but it…
Try the ‘Five Things’ Method When You’re Overwhelmed by Mess
Photo: Phoderstock (Shutterstock) We talk a lot about how cleaning can be therapeutic and fun for some, but totally overwhelming for others. There are a number of methods you can…
You Really Need to Add Sex Toys to Your Spring Cleaning List
Photo: Dalaifood (Shutterstock) It’s time for spring cleaning—and that includes your sex toys. You should clean them more than one a year, of course, but this is as good a…
How to Spot Counterfeit Money Like a Secret Service Agent
Illustration: Elena Scotti (Shutterstock) While cash isn’t as commonly used as it used to be, counterfeit bills are still a problem. According to the Treasury Department, an estimated $70 million…
Hey, Where’s My Child Tax Credit?
Photo: Rido (Shutterstock) If you’re wondering where your child tax credit payment is for August or July, you’re not alone. Some families are still waiting to receive the monthly checks…