If you’re looking for serious savings, joining a club-based warehouse store is usually a good idea. But which one should you join? Is BJ’s better...
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Alternatives to Amazon
There are lots of reasons to look beyond Amazon for your online shopping. Perhaps you want to support the “shop small” movement and avoid big...
Tech Trends for 2025 and Beyond
What new innovations will improve our lives in the years ahead? New technology debuts all the time, but many attention-grabbing items don’t catch on. Bottom...
Best Places to Buy Glasses Online—Contact Lenses, Too
Dozens of websites promise to provide eyeglasses and contact lenses for less than local eye-care professionals charge. But how much can you really save? And...
Which Costco Membership Benefits Are Worthwhile…and Which Aren’t?
A Costco membership practically guarantees lower-than-the-regular-retail-store prices on its in-store merchandise. But the company also offers a slew of other perks to its members. Some...
Lab-Grown Diamonds vs. Natural: What’s the Difference?
Looking to buy a diamond? You now have a choice between ones formed in nature and ones manufactured in a laboratory. What’s the difference? Are...
What Is Computer Vision Syndrome and How Can It Be Prevented?
Do your eyes feel fatigued after sitting at your computer for a while? Do you have blurred or double vision…headaches…dry eyes…color distortions…and/or pain in your...
Replace Those Cable Fees With an Antenna
Some people hesitate to give up cable because they would miss their local channels. Despite occasional hype about a show on a cable network or...
How to…Contact Companies That Really Don’t Want You To
Want to call Frontier Airlines to fix a problem with your flight? Well, you can’t—the airline recently stopped using its customer-service phone line. It can...
Focusing on What’s Important in the Digital Age
Does it feel like your attention span is getting shorter? You’re probably right…and the cause is right in front of you. Digital technology—smartphones, computer screens,...
Artificial Intelligence in Health Care
With the appearance of the artificial intelligence (AI) system ChatGPT—a software program that can answer questions as if you’re chatting with a very intelligent and...
Best Cell Phone Plans for 2024
Prices for cell-service plans are rising, perks are disappearing, and the 5G network has thus far underwhelmed. But there still are some appealing cellular plans...