The Webby Awards Are Coming!

The Webby Awards are a pretty big deal. They recognize excellence on the internet, and they’ve been doing it for 20 years. It’s a bit like the Grammy’s for rock stars on the internet.There are a number of categories that receive honors including websites, advertising and media, online film and video, mobile sites and apps, and social media. Each category is broken down into dozens of individual awards in different areas. Two honors are presented in each area. One is The Webby Award, which is voted on by a… Read more →

When you go on vacation, you should be able to leave all of your responsibilities behind, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t plenty of responsibilities to deal with before you get in the car and head to the airport!Most people spend a lot of time thinking about all the things they should do before they leave, but it’s just as important to understand what NOT to do before you go on vacation.Leave windows and doors unlockedYou’re probably thinking, “Duh! Of course I’m going to lock everything … Read more →

Even though the majority of people experience identity theft through missing funds, there are actually quite a few ways that identity thieves can use your information. One surprising way some thieves engage in identity theft is through your taxes.It sounds strange, doesn’t it? No one likes to do taxes, so why in the world would an identity thief want to file your taxes! There are a couple of reasons.First, they’re interested in your refund check. Many families have thousands of dollars returned to them … Read more →

Slipping and falling is no fun for anyone, but it can be especially devastating for seniors. Falls account for 25% of all hospital admissions and 40% of nursing home admissions. It’s no wonder then that so many seniors have a fear of falling!The good news is there are plenty of things you can do to ease your fear. With these 5 tips, you can ensure that you or a loved one is able to live comfortably in their home for many years to come.Prevent falls from happening in the first placeThe first step in … Read more →

Living alone can be scary for seniors, but it’s often scarier for their loved ones. Exactly how will grandma get the help she needs when she’s home alone?Help is only a phone call awayThe simplest way to get help when you need it is to use the phone and call for help. It’s easier than ever before with the portability of cell phones. You can literally carry your phone with you in your pocket wherever you go.If you want to make it easier for a loved one to make an emergency call, help them set up th… Read more →

Think you know everything there is to know about medical alert systems? We bet you don’t!As a matter of fact, we have a feeling that you’ve bought into some of the top misconceptions about medical alert systems, and you don’t even know it.If you have a cell phone, you don’t need a medical alert systemThere’s really nothing better when it comes to keeping in touch with friends and family than a cell phone. As a matter of fact, did you know that a report by Experian that was shared by Tantango … Read more →

The home security system market is a large one, with dozens of companies vying for your attention. Some have higher monthly fees than others, which is one way that SimpliSafe stands out from the crowd. After purchasing equipment, you can pay as little as $14.99 a month.Unfortunately, saving in monthly fees may end up costing you more in the long run. An encryption flaw in the system makes it possible for a tech-savvy burglar to gain access to your home without sounding the alarm. With over 200,000 homes in the … Read more →

ADT is a well-known name, partly because Ving Rhames is the face of the home alarm system company, but also because the company has been in business for over 140 years. ADT is about to change the way they do business, as they’ve been bought by Apollo Global Management for a whopping $7 billion.The announcement came on February 16, 2016 after the private equity firm Apollo Global Management paid $42 per share for ADT, which resulted in a 56% higher cost than ADT’s closing price the Friday before.The new … Read more →

Scammers are good, and they’re only getting better at finding our personal information. That means you may be at risk of identity theft and not even know it!One way that scammers take advantage of our personal information is by being sly online, and with today’s ease of shopping on the internet, your most personal information is at risk. That is, unless you follow these tips that will help you stay safe and avoid scams on the internet.Don’t click hyperlinks in emailsThis is perhaps the easiest-to-… Read more →

Nothing beats a professional identity theft protection plan when it comes to keeping tabs on your personal information, but if you don’t have room in your budget for this type of service, there’s no need to worry! There are plenty of things you can do to protect your identity that are absolutely free.Reduce junk mailGoing through your trash is one easy way for identity thieves to get ahold of your information, which is why you should always send junk mail and credit card offers through the shredder. Unf… Read more →