Sally Jones

Most people consider getting trip insurance for a single vacation. But did you know that several major insurance companies provide annual trip insurance plans? These plans can cover you, a spouse, and even your entire family if you want to insure multiple trips during the year — for huge savings compared to insuring each trip separately. How does annual trip insurance work? Does it differ from traditional per-trip insurance? And which providers are your best options? Our experts have delved into all of these questions and more to help you decide if an annual policy is best for your needs.

TipRanks is an investment research platform that compiles public stock recommendations from thousands of financial analysts and bloggers and ranks them based on their accuracy and performance. It also collects insider trading information to tell you which stocks are ideal for medium and long-term trading. While this site can save you a lot of time scouring through multiple websites to find the stock analysis you’re looking for, you’ll have to pay a monthly subscription to access most of the valuable information. Is TipRanks worth it when you can find the analysis for free elsewhere? And how reliable is TipRanks? We delve into everything this site offers investors and traders to help you decide if it’s a good fit for your needs.

Although not slated to hit the market until later this year, Ring’s newest innovation in home security equipment could rock the competition if their Always Home Cam proves worthy. A camera-equipped, smart-home drone that flies inside your house to keep tabs on your home for security. Concerned about privacy? Always a valid concern with smart home technologies. The Always Home cam won’t be buzzing inside your home 24/7, but still begs to question just how much control you’ll have over it. Our experts dig in.

SimpliSafe, a popular and highly-ranked DIY security system, also carries a video doorbell camera, the SimpliSafe Video Doorbell Pro, that you can use with or without their system. Does this camera live up to the quality and ease of setup you’ll find with SimpliSafe’s other equipment? And how does it stack up against other doorbell cameras?

Frontpoint, a top-rated DIY security system, has a snazzy Z-Wave Plus-enabled smart lock that gives you easy remote access and syncs well with its system. What additional features does it offer to keep your home more secure?

If you’re not worried about your identity being stolen with your online activity, whether it’s making purchases on a website, online banking, or just being on social media, you should be. You could be at high risk for hackers and cyber thieves if you’re only using a password to access your accounts. It’s a sad state, but criminals have gotten smarter about getting past even complicated passwords. Good news is there’s a better way to protect yourself that goes beyond a password — implementing multi-factor or two-factor authentication. We’ll give you all the information you need to know to understand why you need to enable this easy-to-use security technology, how to set it up, and where to find your best options…

With college costs continuing to soar, you may wonder how in the world you’ll ever be able to pay for your kids’ education. Of course, the sooner you start saving, the better — especially with a 529 plan. These plans are specifically designed to make saving for future education costs as easy as possible. They also offer some enticing benefits compared to many other types of investment savings plans. See what 529 plans have to offer and if they’re the best fit for your financial planning needs…

In some situations, window and door entry sensors and motion sensors won’t always suffice when an intruder is determined to access your home. But glass break sensors can add a crucial first layer of defense. How do they work? And when should you use them? We’ll give you the lowdown and tell you our picks for the best glass break sensors for various home security needs.

Honeywell is a leading brand for all types of residential equipment, and they also have a DIY, self-monitored home security system with a few impressive features. But with such stiff competition from rivals like Ring Alarm and Nest, is the Honeywell Home security system worth considering? We’ll help you decide.

Ooma, a well-established VoIP company, also offers a competitively priced entry-level home security system with easy DIY installation, no contracts, and both professional and self-monitoring options. However, the system has only been around since 2018 and faces some exceptionally stiff competition in the DIY home security market. Does Ooma have all the features you want to keep your home safe and secure? And is it dependable?