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When Not to File an Auto Insurance Claim
The situation is all too familiar. Maybe you nicked another car while parallel parking or backed into the cement wall of a parking garage. Maybe you were even involved in a more serious fender bender and the other driver suggests settling the damages with a cash payment. If this is your first time in an ...
Apple’s Gaming Subscription May Cost a Lot Less Than You’d Expect
For $9.99 a month in the U.S., you can play 200+ premium games across your Apple devices as much as you want — all ad‑free and with no in‑app purchases. New subscribers typically get a 1‑month free trial, and eligible new iPhone, iPad, Mac, or Apple TV purchases include 3 months free for qualifying customers ...
Is Ring's Retrofit Kit a Good Deal?
Wired Home Security Systems Can Get Smart for Around $400 and Up Ring popularized app-first security, from devices that work with its Neighbors app to simple DIY sensors that bring the neighborhood watch into the digital age. For homes with legacy wired zones, Ring’s answer was the Ring Alarm Retrofit Kit—a bridge that reuses existing ...
Download vs. Upload Speed Guide
You are in the middle of your favorite streaming program when you hit the dreaded buffering “spinning wheel.” In practice, this usually means your download speed, upload speed, or latency isn’t matching the task at hand. Current real‑world medians show why this varies: globally, fixed broadband runs around ~120 Mbps download/~34 Mbps upload with ~10 ...
CES 2020: NBCUniversal Stresses Quality Over Quantity As Streaming Wars Heat Up
The streaming wars have settled into a hits-and-ads reality. Usage has stabilized with streaming accounting for roughly the low‑40% share of U.S. TV time, led by YouTube and Netflix on the TV screen per Nielsen’s The Gauge. At the same time, advertising has become the default business model across majors—Netflix’s ad plan reached about 40 ...
The Cost of High-Speed Internet
Internet access is now as essential as water, electricity and gas. But comparing options—or what a fair monthly price looks like—can be tricky. Below we break down today’s connection types, typical costs, and ways to save on your high‑speed internet bill. What is high-speed internet? The FCC generally uses the term “broadband” for always‑on, high‑capacity ...
Homeowners Insurance FAQ
Homeowners insurance pricing and availability have shifted notably in recent years, so clear, up‑to‑date information matters. The answers below draw on current national rate studies and consumer resources from organizations such as NerdWallet, Bankrate, Forbes Advisor, and the Insurance Information Institute, plus state and regulatory guidance (for example, California’s Safer from Wildfires program). We also ...
SR-22 Insurance: What Is It and Where Can You Get It?
What Is an SR-22? SR-22 isn’t a policy — it’s a certificate of financial responsibility your insurer files with your state to prove you carry the required liability insurance after certain violations. Drivers can’t file it themselves; insurers submit it electronically to the state licensing authority and must also notify the state if the policy ...
9 Things You Didn't Realize About a AAA Membership
AAA is known for its membership-based roadside assistance service. For a flat, annual fee, and depending on membership level, you typically receive a set number of roadside service calls (most clubs include 4 per member per membership year) with towing and other benefits scaling by tier—however, exact entitlements vary by regional club and ZIP code. ...
PlayStation Vue is the First Casualty in the TV Streaming War
On October 29, 2019, Sony announced it’ll be shutting down its PlayStation Vue streaming service at the end of January 2020. Sony cited a “highly competitive Pay TV industry, with expensive content and network deals,” and had already raised prices over time (including a $5 monthly increase that summer). Since then, streaming prices and packaging have shifted markedly toward ...
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