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How to Find Unclaimed Money in Your Name (and Claim It for Free)

States and federal agencies hold billions in forgotten paychecks, deposits, pensions and savings bonds. Here's how to search every database that matters, file a claim for free and avoid the scams.

iPhone Storage Full? 5 Ways to Free Up Space Without Losing Anything

Before you delete photos in a panic, check what’s really filling your iPhone. These five built-in settings can reclaim gigabytes safely.

How to Check Whether Your Passwords Have Been Leaked (iPhone and Chrome)

Your iPhone and your Google account can both tell you which saved passwords have shown up in data breaches. Here’s how to run the free check and what to fix first.

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How to Block Spam Calls on Your iPhone or Android Phone

Your phone already has tools to screen, silence and filter calls from unknown numbers. Here’s where to find them on iPhone and Android, and what to do about the calls that still get through.

Medicare Open Enrollment 2026: A Step-by-Step Guide to Reviewing Your Coverage

Medicare Open Enrollment runs Oct. 15 to Dec. 7, 2026, and changes take effect Jan. 1, 2027. Here's how to read your plan notice, compare options and avoid scams.

How to Check Your Social Security Statement Online (and Fix Mistakes)

Your Social Security Statement shows your earnings history and estimated benefits. Here’s how to get it online in a few minutes and what to do if something looks wrong.

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How to Renew Your U.S. Passport Online: A Step-by-Step Guide

If your old passport qualifies, you can renew it entirely online with a digital photo and a card. Here’s who’s eligible, what it costs, how long it takes and how to avoid delays.

How to Add a Legacy Contact to Your Apple Account

Apple’s Legacy Contact feature lets someone you trust get to your photos, files and backups after you die. Here’s how to set it up on iPhone, iPad and Mac in about five minutes.

How to Check Your Car for Open Safety Recalls (and Get Them Fixed for Free)

Millions of recalled vehicles are still on the road unrepaired. Here is how to check your car, tires and child’s car seat for recalls in a few minutes, and how to get the free fix.

How to Add Emergency Medical Info to Your iPhone or Android Phone

Five minutes of setup lets first responders see your allergies, medications and emergency contacts from your phone’s lock screen. Here’s how on iPhone and Android.

Daylight Saving Time Ends Nov. 1: A Quick Fall-Back Checklist

Clocks fall back one hour at 2 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026. Use the extra hour to check device settings, test smoke alarms and swap old batteries.

How to Spot a Deepfake Video: 8 Things to Check

Good deepfakes are hard to catch, but most still slip up somewhere. Here’s a quick checklist to run before you believe – or share – a video.

How to Set Up a Passkey for Your Google Account

Passkeys let you sign in to Google with your fingerprint, face or screen lock instead of a password. Here's how to create one, use it on another computer and remove it if a device goes missing.

How to Make a Home Inventory for Insurance (in an Afternoon)

A home inventory can speed up an insurance claim after a fire, flood or theft. Here's how to make one with your phone in a few hours, and where to keep it.

How to Check Your Credit Reports for Free (Every Week)

Equifax, Experian and TransUnion now let you see your credit report free once a week. Here’s how to get yours from the one official site, and what to look for.

What to Do If Your Identity Is Stolen: A Step-by-Step Recovery Guide

From reporting at IdentityTheft.gov to freezing your credit and handling tax fraud with the IRS, here’s the order to tackle identity theft in, and the free tools that help.

How to Find and Cancel Subscriptions on iPhone and Android

Forgotten app subscriptions add up. Here’s exactly where to find and cancel them on iPhone, Mac and Android, plus what to do when a charge isn’t listed.

How to Back Up Your Phone Properly (iPhone and Android)

Losing a phone is bad. Losing every photo and message on it is worse. Here’s how to make sure you’re properly backed up in about ten minutes.