J.D. Vance Left His Venmo Public. Here’s What It Shows

Despite his anti-elite stance, Vance’s connections reveal a more complex relationship with establishment figures. At the same time, as the former president distances himself from Project 2025—a right-wing policy roadmap aiming to purge the federal government and reshape the executive branch and turn the US into what critics characterize as a Christian nationalist autocratic state—Vance’s…

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The Best OTC Hearing Aids (2024): Tested and Reviewed

If you’re spending hundreds or thousands of dollars buying an OTC hearing aid, make sure you’re getting a product that offers a sustainable long-term solution to your hearing loss needs. Aside from the obvious things like sound quality, take a few minutes to look into these specs. What size and style works best for you?…

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Should You Buy Car Rental Insurance?

If you don’t own a car, check in with your insurer to see if they offer policies specifically for car rentals—Geico, for example, offers non-owner liability policies for car rentals.  Otherwise, if your situation fits any of these below, you’ll want to explore what additional coverage options the rental agency offers. You carry only liability…

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Get Around Town More Easily

PolesIf you’ve been on a nature trail in recent years, you’ve probably seen people striding along with walking poles (aka Nordic or trekking poles). These help distribute your body weight more evenly and have long been used by hikers for stability and support on rough terrain. It turns out they may help you safely navigate…

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How to Choose Baby Wipes Without Harmful Chemicals

In addition to choosing one of the products we recommend, here are some other ways to reduce the chance that a diaper wipe contains potentially harmful chemicals or is harmful to the environment. Look for red flag chemicals. While 1,4-dioxane and ethylene oxide are not disclosed on labels, you can spot products likely to contain…

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Used-Car Prices Are Falling, Especially Among EVs

Prearrange financing. Figure out your budget and get financing based on what you can afford to pay monthly and as a down payment. It’s always a good idea to get financing through your bank or credit union before going to a dealership to look at cars. That way you have a baseline against which you…

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