Your phone's battery can last longer with the right settings and habits. Here's what actually works, from charging practices to settings that drain power.
Jordan Mitchell
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AI tools can help you create budgets, plan savings targets, and build debt payoff strategies. Here's how to use them effectively, including their limitations.
The 2026 standard deduction is $32,200 for married couples filing jointly, $16,100 for single filers, and $24,150 for heads of household. Plus, seniors get a new $6,000 bonus.
Passkeys replace passwords with secure biometric authentication. They're phishing-resistant, can't be stolen in data breaches, and major sites now support them.
Backing up your phone takes minutes and protects years of photos, messages, and data. Here's exactly how to do it on iPhone and Android.
Your credit score can improve within 30-45 days with the right actions. Here's what actually works and what's just marketing hype.
Phishing emails are getting harder to spot, but key warning signs still give them away. Here's how to identify scams and protect yourself.
Compound interest makes your money grow faster over time, but it also makes debt more expensive. Understanding how it works is fundamental to financial literacy.
A VPN encrypts your internet connection and masks your IP address. But the marketing hype doesn't match reality for most users.
APR includes fees that interest rate alone doesn't show, making it the better number for comparing loan costs. Here's how each works and when to use which.
Clearing your cache is the first troubleshooting step for most browser issues. Here's exactly how to do it in every major browser and what it actually does.
Missing the tax deadline triggers penalties and interest, but the consequences depend on whether you owe money. Here's what the IRS actually does and how to fix it.