Coronavirus Special Update

COVID-19 vaccines are finally being distributed across the U.S. That's great news for public health, but it's also an opportunity for scammers to prey on potential victims. Here's what you need to know about COVID-19 vaccine scams that are going around.

Contact tracing is an important process to help slow the spread of COVID-19. Unfortunately, it hasn't been widely adopted yet in the U.S. But thanks to the efforts of several state health departments, it's becoming more widespread. Some states have developed contact tracing apps you can download on your device. We have a complete list of states participating.

It's been a rough year for small businesses all across the country, and as COVID-19 cases spike again, things are only getting worse. If you want to help, there are ways to support them and still stay safe during the pandemic. Here are some clever ways to support small businesses right now.

Face masks are a critical tool to help slow the spread of COVID-19 so you probably have one or 15. But what do you do with them when you take them off to keep them sanitary? Instead of setting them on the restaurant table or in your pocket, use one of these high-tech cases to keep them fresh.

Everywhere you go online, there's someone trying to sell you something. In fact, digital ad spending overtook traditional offline ads in 2019. Google may be a leader in online advertising, but it's not the only option. Kim talks to Heath Shaffer, CEO and founder of NicheREV, about other options publishers are using to maximize their profits and what it means for consumers.

Shopping online with your credit card isn't as safe as you think. Wherever there's money involved, scammers gather. That's why you need a secure method to pay or send money on the web. We'll show you three options safer than your credit or debit card and help you settle on a new way to pay, shop and send money online.