Monthly Archives: July 2022

3 ways summer travel is getting cheaper despite airline chaos and sky-high inflation

Klaus Vedfelt/Getty Images Several travel-related costs went down through June despite airport chaos and sky-high inflation. Prices on flights, hotels, and car rental costs all fell considerably as travel demand waned. Though prices sit well above last year’s levels, declines offer some relief for prospective travelers. Inflation is running white-hot. Airports are struggling through widespread…

Fauci says he’s ready for any potential GOP-led congressional investigations and would emphasize the significance of COVID-19 vaccines and boosters

Dr. Anthony Fauci testifies on Capitol Hill on May 11, 2022. Alex Wong/Getty Images Dr. Anthony Fauci says he’s ready for any potential COVID-related probes in a GOP-led Congress. Fauci said in a recent Politico interview that he would retire by the end of President Biden’s term. He said that if he’s called to testify,…

Understanding compound interest is key to building wealth or avoiding crushing debt

Pier/Getty Images Compound interest occurs when previously earned interest is added to the principal amount invested or borrowed. It is commonly described as “interest earned on interest.”Compound interest can work to your advantage as your investments grow over time, but against you if you’re paying off debt, like credit cards.  If you’re borrowing money, you want…

Instagram now lets you shop in chat

Instagram is making it a little easier for creators to make a living from their merch. The social network has introduced the option to shop through chats. Message a small business and you can ask questions, receive product details and check out (using Meta Pay, naturally) without leaving the conversation. You can buy and customize…

Some Nothing phone (1) buyers report green tint display, issues around the selfie camera

The green tint is something that occasionally haunts makers of smartphones with AMOLED displays and the Nothing phone (1) is the latest handset to fall victim to it. That is not the only QA issue plaguing the young company’s first smartphone, however, as multiple buyers report on Twitter. The “green tint” issue is self explanatory,…