On October 6, 2020, Instagram celebrated its 10th anniversary. Notably, the app is now a decade old. However, there is an easter egg that lets you switch the Instagram icon with the old classic one. Yes, you heard it right. Like me, you might have missed this easter egg. But […]
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Here’s a Hurricane Preparedness Checklist for Your Car | Pennyhoarder
We’re right in the middle of hurricane season, which started on June 1 and lasts through November. If you live near the Atlantic Ocean or the Gulf of Mexico, where hurricanes and tropical storms tend to blow through, hopefully you’re prepared with the right home insurance, a well-stocked emergency kit […]
Here’s the biggest news you missed this weekend
Coronavirus talks stalled, so Trump stepped in With stimulus talks at an impasse in Congress, President Donald Trump on Saturday signed a series of executive orders to provide temporary relief to Americans suffering from the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic. “We’ve had it,” he said. “We’re going to save American jobs and provide relief to […]
Here’s how parents can protect their kids from coronavirus as schools reopen
Get ready to pack your back-to-school pencils, binders and … hand sanitizer? While some schools and universities are opting for remote learning or a hybrid of in-person and online sessions, others are pushing ahead with in-person classes – with proper sanitation protocols, of course. Social distancing markings, COVID program coordinators and smaller class sizes are only a […]
Planning a Ride in a National Park? Here’s What You Need to Know
Photo credit: Courtesy Micah Ling From Bicycling For many cyclists, there are few things better than long and winding roads, minimal car traffic at low speed limits, and incredible views of nature. And at many U.S. national parks, this is just the case. After closing in response to the coronavirus […]
Here’s Why Your $600 Unemployment Benefits Expired
WASHINGTON — As the extra $600 in unemployment benefits expire on Saturday, talks between the White House and congressional leaders on extending all or a portion of it have devolved into an orgy of finger-pointing. The Senate left town on Thursday after a lot of drama and no meaningful progress […]
Here’s Everything You Need to Know About Nordstrom’s Anniversary Sale This Year
ICYMI, Nordstrom’s Anniversary Sale is quickly approaching. Get out your calendars and save the date: It’s open to everyone August 19-30 and cardmembers can get in as early as August 4, so get those credit cards ready. In case you haven’t had the pleasure of shopping this much-anticipated yearly sale, […]
Here’s how to help your student
Hoping to help your third-grader with reading and writing skills? Here are some basic tips that experts suggest. Make the most of your library By now your child should have a library card and be familiar with your local library. Encourage them to develop their own taste in reading and […]
Are you really getting another $1,200 stimulus check? Here’s what we know
Officials in Washington are inching closer to providing Americans with more financial relief from the coronavirus, and it’s sounding more and more likely that a new aid package will include another round of direct payments — you know, those popular “stimulus checks.” (Not to mention direct deposits and debit cards.) […]
If you absolutely have to visit the DMV, here’s what to expect
People without appointments wait in line for the Hollywood DMV field office to open on July 16. (Adam Tschorn / Los Angeles Times) For most people who have been through the experience, darkening the doorstep of a bricks-and-mortar California DMV field office is not unlike a trip to the dentist […]
Can you visit Baja now? Maybe. Here’s what you need to know
A water taxi approaches El Arco, Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, 2015. (Christopher Reynolds/Los Angeles Times) Is this the time for a vacation in Baja? Absolutely not, says California’s governor, backed by legions of local and state health officials who discourage nonessential travel and are alarmed by the continued spread of […]
It’s time to start using a password manager: Here’s how
Password management is basically a nightmare. Making them, remembering them and having to create a new one when they expire when all you want to do is log in. Then there’s always some security disaster making us have to reset our passwords again. On top of all that, it seems […]
Is It Smart To Buy a Used Car During the Pandemic? Here’s What Experts Say
In April, Bloomberg reported that a used car price collapse was imminent as a result of factory shutdowns and decreased new-vehicle demand. Additionally, as rental car companies like Hertz, Avis and Enterprise were looking to sell-off their fleets after being hit by hard financial times, an influx of used cars […]
Here’s how the pandemic is changing summer wedding plans
Couples that were planning to marry in 2020 have had to contend with a unique type of wedding planning stress. The coronavirus has derailed plans and forced couples to reimagine their big celebrations. But engaged couples and newlyweds have shown that COVID-19 is no match for love and they are […]
Will your kids be learning online or in the classroom? Here’s your last day to decide
Wednesday is the last day for parents to decide if they want their child to learn in a classroom or continue learning online once schools reopen in Miami-Dade County with new COVID-19 safety measures in place. The 2020-2021 school year begins next month and deciding whether to completely or partially […]
Elon Musk’s net worth just hit $70.5 billion, surpassing Warren Buffett’s. Here’s how the billionaire Tesla and SpaceX CEO went from getting bullied as a child to becoming one of the most successful and controversial men in tech.
Elon Musk. Steve Nesius/Reuters Elon Musk has had a tumultuous yet successful life. He was bullied as a child but ultimately attended an Ivy League university, going on to become the CEO of two companies, Tesla and SpaceX, and the founder of three more. He’s also been married three times and […]
Here’s where to buy hand sanitizer on sale
Here are the places where you can save on hand sanitizer. — Recommendations are independently chosen by Reviewed’s editors. Purchases you make through our links may earn us a commission. You know it’s a sign of the times when hand sanitizer is one of the most in-demand items of the summer. Per the […]
Here’s what to know in South Florida on June 29
We’re keeping track of the latest news regarding the coronavirus in South Florida and around the state. Check back for updates throughout the day. Zoo Miami employees in quarantine after testing positive for coronavirus 11:10 a.m.: Four Zoo Miami employees are in quarantine after testing positive for COVID-19 this past […]
Here’s Where to Buy Face Masks for Kids Online
I’ve been enjoying ’round-the-clock family time with my two girls since quarantine began, spending our time just outside New York City. Face masks for kids are essential, since our social distance outings have been walks on the beach, neighborhood strolls, and drive-by hellos past our family and friends’ homes. As […]
Wondering What It’s Like to Use Carvana? Here’s Everything You Need to Know
Before the coronavirus pandemic, I would have never considered buying a car online without seeing and touching it first. But 60 days into staying home, necessity outweighed hesitation, and I purchased a 2017 Honda Fit on the Carvana app. A week later, the car was delivered contact-free, and the experience […]