Author: Kari Huus
The Biggest Gun Companies in the U.S. Market
Kari Huus on February 27, 2018
As the debate over gun control rages once again, here’s a look at the manufacturers who supply the most firearms to Americans.
Crazy Expensive: What the Olympics Cost From 1948 to Today
Kari Huus on February 10, 2018
From modest beginnings, the Olympics have grown into extravaganzas costing billions. Here’s what it has cost 27 cities to host the games.
Cities Where Home Prices Rose the Fastest in 2017
Kari Huus on January 23, 2018
As the year came to a close, most major housing markets were getting more expensive. In some, home prices were hitting warp speeds.
Equifax Data Breach: Why You Should Be Concerned and What to Do
Kari Huus on September 8, 2017
Criminals accessed sensitive personal data for as many as 143 million U.S. consumers — that’s close to half the population.
2016 Review: How Oil, Housing and Stock Market Predictions Lined Up
Kari Huus on January 3, 2017
We look back at what Wall Street and man on the street had to say to find out who got it right.
Brilliant Home Hack: A Slick Way to Manage the Mess of Plastic Bags
Kari Huus on August 26, 2016
This little trick addresses that untidy build-up of plastic bags so they can be easily stored, reused or recycled.
What Happens If Artificial Intelligence Puts Us All Out of Work?
Kari Huus on August 19, 2016
As robots become more sophisticated and take over a greater range of tasks, it’s hard to know whether to celebrate the progress or fear the consequences. Here’s what some of the scholars are saying.
5 Steps to Financial Freedom
Kari Huus on August 5, 2016
Remember the goal — to live comfortably, fulfill your dreams and live without anxiety about the future — and learn how to get there.
‘Mr. Robot’ Poses Modern-Day Challenge: Could You Make a Digital Disappearance?
Kari Huus on August 1, 2016
What would it take to “go dark” like characters in the popular TV series? A lot more technical know-how than most of us possess, and some old-fashioned skills.
Brilliant Home Hack: Use Kitty Litter to Clean the Trash Can
Kari Huus on July 21, 2016
Here’s a cheap and simple solution for that nasty gunk that collects at the bottom of the barrel.
Brilliant Home Hack: Kitty Litter for Nasty Spills
Kari Huus on July 15, 2016
Spills are a messy, inevitable part of life. Fortunately, there is a no-fuss way to get them cleaned up overnight while you slumber.
Brilliant Home Hack: Use Kitty Litter to Dispose of Old Paint
Kari Huus on July 11, 2016
Painting is such a cheap and elegant form of home improvement. This hack is cheap and elegant solution to all that leftover paint.
Brilliant Home Hack: The Plastic Bag Buildup Solved, Money Saved
Kari Huus on July 1, 2016
This trick gives your plastic grocery bags new life, saves money and scores environmental points.
Brilliant Home Hack: Hammer a Nail Without Smashing Your Thumb
Kari Huus on June 20, 2016
Pounding a nail is one of those simple tasks that can just go badly for many of us. Here’s a way to do the job and keep your fingers intact.
Brilliant Home Hack: Drilling a Hole Without the Mess
Kari Huus on June 15, 2016
This little trick makes it half the work to drill hole in the wall by eliminating the need for cleanup.
Brilliant Home Hack: DIY Cookbook Hanger Frees Up Counter Space
Kari Huus on June 5, 2016
If you’re cooking in a small kitchen or throwing together a feast and need all the counter space you can get, this is the hack for you.
Brilliant Home Hack: How to Dry Your Wet Sneakers
Kari Huus on May 27, 2016
In our ongoing series of solutions to life’s little — yet vexing — problems, here is a great way to get your athletic shoes dry.
To Buy or Rent? How to Find the Answer to That Million-Dollar Question
Kari Huus on April 25, 2016
Some number-crunching scholars have developed an index to help you find the best financial choice in 23 different U.S. cities. Use this tool, calculators … and some soul-searching as you make the decision.
Why Old-Fashioned Paper Statements May Be a Better Choice
Kari Huus on April 19, 2016
Credit card companies, banks and financial institutions are always pressing to get us to switch over to e-statements and give up paper. Here’s why you should think twice before they convince you to “go green.”
Money Talks News 2015: Greatest Hits
Kari Huus on December 31, 2015
In case you missed them, here are the stories that readers loved the most in 2015. Check them out for financial tips, life hacks and sound advice to help you in the new year.
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