There are times where a stroller isn’t practical and carrying around a car seat is exhausting. That’s why baby carriers are a great alternative. You can wear your child instead of pushing a stroller through the busy farmer’s market, and free up your grocery cart space at the same time…

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…

Planning for your future is not only a daunting task, but it’s also labor intensive. With all the financial services marketing to you constantly, it can be difficult to sift through and find out what works and what doesn’t. Our financial experts bring you in-depth research explaining retirement plans, investing strategies and answering questions on investment methodologies (heard of a robo advisor?)…

The options to control your lights with the best smart light bulbs are endless. Make lights dim when starting a Netflix movie or add a festive vibe to your home for the holidays with colored or blinking lighting. Smart lights are a convenient upgrade and a fun way to impress friends, and they can save energy costs and add security benefits. Read more to find out how smart bulbs work and to find the right light fit for your home…

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 17 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…

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…

Financial investing isn’t just for the wealthy anymore, thanks to — you guessed it — technology. Having a robo advisor is the wave of the future, say investment experts, and they’ll transform the way younger generations (even some Baby Boomers) conduct their financial planning…

Has a bank turned you down for the loan you need? Or are you worried your credit score won’t cut it? Whether you need to consolidate debt, boost your small business, or want to make some home improvements, you’re still in luck. Peer-to-peer lending sites could be the answer to your financial needs. In many cases, peer-to-peer (P2P) loans are an excellent alternative to traditional loans…

Uh oh, you’ve heard about the data hacks and credit card breaches – identity theft is serious business and a security threat for each and every one of us. But now it’s time for you to learn more. Our LifeLock review includes the pros, cons, key features, pricing, customer testimonials and more to help you decide if the cost of LifeLock is worth it…

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…