Dave Greenbaum
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What Is a 'Second Cousin, Once Removed'? Let Us Explain
Want to be the most popular person at your next family gathering? Be the person who can explain the difference between “second cousins, once removed” and “third cousins, twice removed” and your relatives will look on you like you’re a genius, an oracle, an armchair genealogist to whom they’re proud to be bound by blood. Here’s how to figure out how closely related you are to all your cousins. → Read More
How to Keep Track of Your Online Subscriptions With iOS Apps
Certain iOS apps can not only keep track of payment due dates but also trim your budget along the way. Here's how to use 'em to track online subscriptions. → Read More
These Charts Tell You When Your Points Expire On 18 Major Credit Cards
When you stack up a bunch of miles or points, the last thing you want to do is let them expire. These charts from financial blog NerdWallet lay out the rules for 18 of the most popular cards. → Read More
Know When to Buy a New Car with This Flowchart
Keeping an old car running instead of buying a new one isn’t always the best fiscal choice. When you look at ongoing costs and safety, a new car may be the better value. → Read More
Prepare for a Job Interview by Writing Your Own Recommendation Letter
Job interviews include all sorts of questions and scenarios. Instead of memorizing a script, try writing (but not sending) your own letter of recommendation. → Read More
The Items That are Cheaper at Grocery Stores than Warehouse Stores
Places like Costco and Sam’s Club are great places to save money. However, some items don’t always turn out to be a bargain. Watch out for things that are perishable or are “loss-leaders” at grocery stores. → Read More
Negotiate Grocery Prices for Stuff Close to the “Sell By” Date
Grocery stores know it’s difficult to sell stuff that’s reaching it’s “Best By” or “Sell By” date. If you let a manager know something’s close to that date, that person is likely to give you a discount. → Read More
Make an Impromptu Slow Cooker Meal With This Basic Formula
Sometimes you don’t have the time or patience for a recipe (or you just have some leftover ingredients). This chart shows you a simple formula to put together any slow cooker meal. → Read More
Increase Your Odds of Getting Hired By Making Sure They Hear Your Talk
Applying for a job is often an impersonal process. You're just a name on a screen or a piece of paper. Letting the potential employer hear your voice might help you get the job. → Read More
Prevent Android From Adding Icons to Your Home Screen
A well-organized home screen is a thing of beauty. When you download a new app from Google Play, it adds an icon to your screen, destroying your work of art. A quick setting in the Google Play app solves that problem. → Read More
Book Each Night Separately at a Hotel to Get the Best Rate
When you're booking a multi-night stay at a hotel, you probably book it as one reservation. If you book each night individually, you might get a better rate. → Read More
HiddenMe Hides all Your Mac Desktop Icons in One Click
Mac: If you have a presentation, or just want to achieve Desktop Zero for awhile, you can hide all your icons with a terminal command. HiddenMe skips the terminal and does it all from your menu bar. → Read More
Grate Ginger Before Your Freeze It for Quick Meal Prep
Ginger is one of those ingredients that freezes really well. In fact, freezing ginger can make it easier to peel and grate. As an alternative, freeze it after you grate it for quicker meal prep. → Read More
The US Cities With the Most Internship Openings
Internships are a great way to get valuable experience. If you haven’t found a summer internship yet, this chart lists the best places to find them. → Read More
This Week's Top Downloads
Every week, we share a number of downloads for all platforms to help you get things done. Here were the top downloads from this week. → Read More
Your Special Diet Could Be Tax Deductible
For some people, restricted diets (like going gluten-free) are a choice. For others, it's a medical necessity. If you fall into the latter camp, some of those foods could be tax deductible. → Read More
If You Must Use Technology at Night, Try a Smaller Screen
Using a screen at night messes with your sleep, but let’s be honest: we all do it anyway. To lessen the problem, use the smallest screen possible. → Read More
Highbrow Starts Your Morning with an Educational Course
A good morning routine starts your day out right, whether it’s making your bed or meditating. Highbrow sends you a short educational lesson each morning on a variety of subjects. → Read More
Check for an Employer Discount at Local Businesses
If you work for a large employer in town, local businesses might give you discounts. All you have to do is ask. → Read More
Close an Open Safari Tab on Your Other Devices with a Swipe
iOS: Apple's Safari makes it easy to view your open Safari tabs from your iPhone or iPad. That means others can see what you have open. If you want to close one of those tabs remotely, swipe to the right. → Read More