Who’s really watching you when you’re online? These days, it’s virtually impossible to know. Advertisers, marketers, cyber stalkers, potential employers, even your own neighbors could be tracking your online behavior. And until our lawmakers pass more specific cybersecurity legislation, we’re all at risk. What can you do to protect your privacy and identity? Consider installing a Virtual Private Network (VPN) service on your computer and mobile devices, especially when you are traveling. For a low monthly fee and easy installation you can protect yourself from Big Brother…

Safety, ease of use, budget — there’s a lot to consider when purchasing a car seat. We’ve done the legwork for you to give you our car seat reviews, which feature some of the best car seats for your precious cargo. We’ve even broken it down by type of car seat so you get just what you need most…

Did you know your credit card information can be stolen out of thin air when you’re doing something as simple as waiting in line at the grocery store? Today’s thieves do, and they have an alarmingly easy way to electronically pickpocket you without you ever knowing. What makes this possible is RFID (radio frequency identification) technology, which is embedded in millions upon millions of credit cards. Fortunately, there are products called RFID wallets than you can use to help protect your credit or debit cards from being remotely read, but do RFID wallets work? First, we’ll explain the basics behind the technology so you can understand how you’re at risk…

Don’t let the confusing terms and overwhelming options of life insurance drive you to an early grave. Here, we review the different types of life insurance, including the pros and cons of each, to help you find the best policy type for you and your family’s needs…

Is your cell phone bill breaking your budget? Is your unlimited plan not really “unlimited”? Does your connection constantly dropping? Good news, the world of mobile service providers has been changing rapidly over the last few years. Gone are the days of the big four carriers with long contracts as your only options…

LifeLock and Experian are two of the biggest names in the identity theft industry, but which service is your best bet to protect you from ID theft — and to help you recover if you become a victim of fraud…

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, one of the largest mortgage loan providers in the U.S. — is entirely online.

Unlike many forms of insurance, car insurance is required in most places for you to validly operate your vehicle. It’s also a good idea, given the propensity to get in an accident, however, minor, at some stage over your driving career. Our insurance expert breaks the lingo down to layman’s terms for you, and gives …

Are you a smart-home tech junkie just waiting for your next fix? Can’t wait to kick up your Alexa-enabled home a notch? Well, this could be a jackpot year, when the promise of home robots finally hits the market. We’re not there just yet, but the market’s closing in quickly. Read our take on the best home robot products, some of which will be consumer-ready any day now…

Who will take care of your children if you and your spouse meet an unexpected demise? What will happen to your assets, like your home, savings, family heirlooms and investments? No one wants to think about end-of-life issues, but it’s up to you to protect your family the way you see fit; otherwise you’re taking a huge risk. If you die without a will, the state will step in to settle everything from child custody to the distribution of your assets, and may do so in a way that’s not what you would have wanted. If you don’t have a will, you should — and it’s not as daunting a task as you might think…