Would You Use This Camera System to Check In on Your Kids?


Updated 02/16/11 12:09 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Logitech Alert System For Monitoring Home and Kids

Move over, teddy bear nanny cam! With the advent of low-cost camera and monitoring options, moms and dads can now have a DIY system that delivers sophisticated results. The Logitech Alert 750i Master System ($299) is billed as a way to keep an eye on your kids in the backyard, in the crib, or anywhere around the house. The company sent me a review unit to test out. It was as easy to set it up Read more

Ask Casa: A Home Security System For My Rental? (Part 1)


Updated 01/11/11 9:56 PM · Posted by CasaSugar · 9 comments

Ask Casa:  A Home Security System For My Rental? (Part 1)

Arielb38 wrote to me asking, I am about to move into a new rental in a new neighborhood, very different from where I have been living for the last 15 months. I was wondering if you are aware of any places that do a comprehensive review of home security systems. My roommate wants one, and I've never had one and don't really think that it's necessary. Looking at some of the consumer complaints Read more

7 Money Mistakes Women Often Make


Updated 05/04/12 12:20 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Financial Mistakes Women Make

We all make mistakes — we're all human after all. LearnVest shares some of the common money mistakes that women often make so readers will learn not to make them, too. Some of us handle our money flawlessly, perfectly, brilliantly, all of the time. But most of us don't. Most of us make mistakes here and there. We make some mistakes more than others, because of our personalities, or our Read more

10 Bad Habits of Tech Users (and How to Break Them)


Updated 03/28/12 10:52 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Bad Tech Habits of Geeks

As we get overwhelmed with work, kids, school, extracurricular activities, and social events, it's easy to forget about the maintenance and health of our tech . . . and ourselves. Since Spring is the time to refresh your home, it's also the perfect time to refresh your habits where your tech is concerned. Are you guilty of these 10 bad habits? Find out what they are, and how to turn things around Read more

Is Being Single Better For Your Finances?


Updated 02/18/12 12:20 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Is It Cheaper to Be Single?

We're thrilled to present this smart LearnVest story here on Savvy! We got to thinking, as we do, about the difference between being single and married . . . that is, in dollars. Currently, singles make up 49 percent of the American population, and 28 percent of all households consist of one person — the highest levels of singledom in American history. According to sociology professor and Read more

The Most-Overlooked Tax Deductions


Updated 12/05/11 4:55 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Common Tax Deductions That People Forget

We're thrilled to present this smart Kiplinger story here on Savvy! Every year, the IRS dutifully reports the most common blunders that taxpayers make on their returns. And every year, at or near the top of the “oops” list is forgetting to enter their Social Security number at the top of the tax form — or making a mistake when entering those nine digits. But think about it for a minute: Do Read more

Money Scare: What to Do When You've Been Robbed


Updated 10/27/11 2:31 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

What to Do If I've Been Robbed

Since Halloween is coming up in just a few days, it seems fitting to talk about the various scary money situations that people find themselves in. I recently addressed tips for bankruptcy and what to do when you're laid off, but today I'm going to talk about what to do when something (or things) is stolen from you. Even if this hasn't happened to you, it's a good idea to know what to do when the Read more

5 Easy Steps to Life Without Paper


Updated 10/12/11 12:20 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

5 Steps to Life Without Paper

We're thrilled to present this smart LearnVest story here on Savvy! Paper, paper everywhere, and not a spot to think. At least, that’s how it feels when the tyranny of paperwork invades your desk, your home (and your mind): bills, receipts, notes, memos, brochures, statements, claim forms, post-its with mysterious scribbled numbers, all seeming to breed and multiply before your very eyes like Read more

What Is a Firewall, and Why Do I Need One?


Updated 06/13/11 12:28 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 4 comments

What Is a Firewall?

June is Internet Safety Month, so for the next few weeks we'll be giving you tips and advice on how to stay safe online. Some Internet users browse the web totally unaware of the dangers that are lurking right around the corner. I don't want to strike fear in your geeky little hearts, but the truth is — you need to know how to protect yourself from hackers and evildoers. Your first line of Read more