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Autopay makes it easy to keep up with subscriptions and services. The problem with these out-of-sight, out-of-mind payments is you can lose track and keep paying for something you no longer use. It might be better for some accounts to make one-time payments. We put together a list of bills you should never put on autopay.

Wouldn’t it be nice to know how crowded an area is before going? You can with Google Maps.

🕒 This is a really smart way to find the best time to stop by a store you’ve been meaning to check out. The busy indicators work for restaurants, too. Check out more Google Maps tricks.

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Car troubles can add up like crazy. That's why it's great to find free resources that can save you some cash when things go wrong. From a battery check to tools, here's what you can get from your local auto parts shop for free.

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Does your printer have enough ink for another year of work reports, tax forms and homework? If you print a lot or wish you could print a lot without worrying about ink, it’s important to have the right printer.

Epson is changing the game with its cartridge-free EcoTank printers that have supersized easy-to-fill ink tanks and come with a ridiculous amount of ink — enough to print thousands of pages! EcoTank makes it easy, so make the switch today.

More than a third of the world's electronics are produced in China. There's a difference between products made in China and those made by companies with ties to the Communist Chinese government. Here's my advice on what to avoid.

I have a great gift idea: Digitize some of your old home movies. You can share copies with far-away family members or watch the footage during a get-together. It's not hard, either, with the right equipment. And if you're not up for DIY, I have a simple solution.

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Dyslexia has long been associated with difficulty in reading. But, recent research has shown that some people with the condition can solve puzzles and understand optical illusions better. So, why is this and what does it mean for future research on this disorder?