The national average savings account rate is 0.38%, while some high-yield accounts can pay close to 4% APY in 2026 and beat an assumed 3.4% inflation rate to help preserve purchasing power.
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The article says you can determine whether you’re overpaying by calculating each plan’s cost per Mbps: divide the advertised monthly rate (excluding taxes/fees) by the plan’s max download speed in Mbps.
Mar 19, 2024 ·
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A projector screen can dramatically improve image quality (and sometimes brightness) versus projecting onto a wall by smoothing out wall texture and better managing ambient light and contrast.
Mar 13, 2024 ·CNET
CNET says its Deals text subscribers get free, curated “Deal of the Day” messages most days, with two texts a day during big shopping events when standout sales are found.
Mar 11, 2024 ·CNET
Only 28% of American households have a landline, but keeping one can provide a voice connection that often continues during power outages when cell towers fail and smartphones can’t make calls.
Feb 24, 2024 ·CNET
You can pay federal taxes with a credit card through IRS-designated third-party processors, but the credit-card processing fee is typically about 1.75%–1.85% (minimum $2.50), e.g., a 1.75% fee on a $10,000 payment costs $175.
Feb 23, 2024 ·Yahoo Finance
Outer Banks’ fifth and final season arrives Aug. 20, and the roundup also notes seven One Hundred Years of Solitude episodes debut this week with a finale airing later on Aug. 26.
Feb 20, 2024 ·CNET
Recommends renter-friendly roommate security upgrades: a smart bedroom handle for about $80–$275, a compact safe (about $30–$100+), and affordable cameras (Blink Mini typically $20–$30; Lorex 2K about $30) plus sensors starting around $12.
Feb 19, 2024 ·CNET
Ten common household materials can clog kitchen drains quickly—oil and grease (including bacon fat), vegetable peels, oil-based foods (like mayo and marinades), coffee grounds, flour, dirt and soil, rice and pasta, paper products, paint, and hard water.
Feb 14, 2024 ·CNET
Amazon Fire HD 10 tablet is 50% off, dropping from $155 to $77 for a 10.1-inch display tablet with up to 13 hours of battery life.
Feb 3, 2024 ·CNET
APR is the annual percentage rate that reflects a mortgage’s total borrowing costs, usually including interest plus fees such as points, origination/underwriting fees, and some closing costs—so it’s typically higher than the stated interest rate.
Jan 31, 2024 ·Yahoo Finance
Banks will be closed on Labor Day, September 7, 2026, along with 11 other federal bank holidays in the U.S.
Jan 29, 2024 ·Yahoo Finance
AT&T Elite 2.0 costs $110/month for one line (or $280/month for four lines) and includes unlimited talk and text in 210 countries plus unlimited high-speed 5G data and 250GB of high-speed hotspot data, with 20GB of high-speed international data.
Dec 19, 2023 ·CNET
NSF/overdraft fees make up about two-thirds of a typical bank’s fee-based revenue, and common fees can include $5–$15 monthly maintenance charges, $30–$35 overdraft fees, ATM out-of-network charges, excess withdrawal fees (often after about six withdrawals per statement cycle), wire transfer fees (about $15–$30 domestic and more for international), and foreign transaction fees typically around 1% to 3% of the purchase amount.
Dec 15, 2023 ·Yahoo Finance
High-yield savings accounts can offer around 4% APY today, compared with an average savings account rate of 0.38% (FDIC data), and are typically opened online or by phone/in person depending on the bank.
Dec 15, 2023 ·Yahoo Finance
T-Mobile’s Essentials 2.0 includes 50GB of premium high-speed data in the US (then unlimited 3G), unlimited calls/text/data in Canada and Mexico, supports up to six lines on one account, and offers a free third line—making it best for value with multiple lines.
Dec 1, 2023 ·CNET
Verizon’s top “most people” pick, Unlimited Welcome, is unlimited on Verizon’s low-band 5G (not 5G Ultra Wideband) and doesn’t include hotspot data, but it can be added for an extra $10 for 100GB.
Nov 13, 2023 ·CNET
CNET’s budgeting-app roundup evaluates 10 apps (notably scoring Rocket Money 10.0) on features like automated subscription identification/cancellation, upcoming bill tracking, zero-based budgeting support, and wealth tracking amid inflation anxiety.
Nov 10, 2023 ·CNET
The 2026 gift guide highlights gadgets spanning premium headphones, pet tech, smart wellness, smart home devices, and kitchen gear—starting with Sony’s 10th-anniversary Sony 1000X The Collexion luxury headphones and ending mid-list with the Ooni Koda 2 gas-powered pizza oven.
Nov 7, 2023 ·CNET
A 2025 YouGov survey found 57% of US adults spend at least 5 hours a day looking at their phones, but Apple iOS 26 and Android 16 include digital well-being tools (like app limits, downtime, and bedtime mode) that can cap usage and stop apps when time runs out.
Nov 3, 2023 ·CNET
