You wake up to start your day and the lights automatically dim on, the window blinds open, the coffee pot starts brewing and the thermostat is adjusted — all before getting out of bed. Is this heaven? No, it’s just a smart home. Wouldn’t it be nice to have certain aspects of your life automated? Thanks to smart home hubs you can do so affordably and easily. What is a hub exactly? Read on to learn more about how they can be the brains of your home and work with a growing list of products within each room…

The weather was terrible this morning when your child left to drive to school. You have this “policy” for them to text you when they make it to school safely, but today you didn’t receive that text. This isn’t the first time this has happened. Sometimes your kid forgets and remembers to text you over lunch. Is there a way you could know that they arrived safely without them having to text you?…

Unfortunately, identity theft is happening more and more frequently in the modern, digital age. Before you know it, you might become one of the next identity theft cases. Below are ten alarming statistics that will make you want to hide in a hole with all of your personal information! (Okay, maybe not that extreme.) But identity thieves are thrifty, and no one is exempt from their trickery. Read on to learn more id theft facts and what you can do about it…

Jane bought a gift for her friend online. A week later that website was hacked, and her personal data was stolen. Random charges started appearing on her credit cards, and her bank account dwindled down to nothing. She was struggling to pay her bills, and it wasn’t her fault. She didn’t know what to do, how to get her money back or how to make it stop…

A 2016 study from the Gallop Poll reports that nearly half of the U.S. population couldn’t afford a major purchase (including home repairs) if they needed to. The struggle is real, my friends. Of the 44,500+ people who responded to the survey, 51% said they weren’t prepared to pay for a large purchase, like an appliance, should it break down…

Unfortunately the news is consistently full of headlines about security and data breaches. Major retailers, credit card companies and other organizations have all fallen victim to hackers, putting millions of consumers at risk. Trying to keep up with all the latest hacks and who’s affected can be overwhelming. So we’ve put together this comprehensive guide to help you stay on top of what’s happening in the world of data breaches…

You try to open a new credit card only to discover that you’re declined because your credit isn’t worthy. What gives? Without your knowledge, someone has stolen your identity, taken credit out in your name, and ruined your credit record. Moving forward, how can you protect yourself? IDShield can help you dig yourself out of ID theft…

Find out how IdentityForce is primed and ready to help you proactively protect your accounts from fraud but also to manage through the process if your data is compromised. Take a look behind the curtain in this exclusive interview with Mr. Stephen Bearak, CEO at IdentityForce…

Are your home’s smoke detectors up to snuff? Are you aware that you should replace your smoke detectors at least every ten years? Nearly 62% of home fire deaths occur in homes without working smoke alarms, reports the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). If your home doesn’t have smoke alarms — or you haven’t properly maintained your home’s smoke detector system — you’re putting your family in grave danger. Our smoke alarm reviews give you all the information you need to choose the best smoke detector for your home and our recommendations…

Is the new Amazon Key delivery method a more secure way to get your packages? Or, as Amazon seems to increasingly permeate our lives, has this mega-company overstepped its bounds? Read on to learn if this is the secure delivery solution you’ve been looking for…

Want an easy way to finance your new home purchase? Or considering refinancing your existing mortgage for a better rate? You might be surprised how popular online mortgage lenders have become. Rocket Mortgage, for example, is the third largest mortgage loan provider in the U.S. — and the loan process is entirely online! Why go with an online mortgage company? Some offer the best rates you can find. And the best online mortgage lenders have a streamlined online mortgage approval process and customer service reps to assist you along your path. Here we give you our recommendations for the best online mortgage lenders with all of the info you need to start your search…

You’re buying a new TV for your house, but when you go to swipe your card the cashier tells you your card has been declined. WHAT?! You check your recent transactions and see that someone’s been using your card for the past month! Your identity has been stolen and you feel like your world has been flipped upside down. This is where having Identity Guard will come in handy. Not only does IdentityGuard alert you when there is fishy stuff going on, but it also helps you recover from identity theft. Find out what else ID Guard can do for you in our Identity Guard review…

Does your elderly parent live at home alone? What if something happens when you’re not available? Or maybe you don’t live nearby. Medical alert systems can save you from worrying about your loved one — and maybe save their lives. These systems have been around for decades, and there are dozens on the market to choose from. How do you pick the best one for your particular needs? Our Medical Alert System Reviews will help you decide by giving you all the details needed to make the best choice…