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Review by Myra Salzer Pandemics are good for readers, and present the opportunity for non-readers to become readers. That’s me! And the fact that I’ve become more of a reader is the quintessential example of how antifragility works. You see, the whole premise behind Nassim Nicholas Taleb’s book, Antifragile, is that when systems get mildly […]

In the second part of this two-part blog (you can view part one here), this piece will focus on management apps or services that focus on shopping, real estate, insurance, or even credit cards. As a refresher, Real Simple magazine compiled a list of products and services discovered in 2020 that profiled the best apps, accounts, […]

How creepy are the devices that make your life easier? Mozilla, best know for providing the free web browser Firefox, created a guide that breaks smart speakers, fitness trackers, and wireless products into the categories of “Not Creepy,” “A Little Creepy,” “Somewhat Creepy,” and “Very Creepy,” to help users understand how much this device may […]

Reading reviews. Googling companies. Asking for references. Comparing prices. These are the tasks that encompass the daunting challenge of trying to find a professional service. For a big project like deep cleaning or remodeling your home, you don’t want to hire just anyone. Finding local professionals with the right expertise, openness, and pricing is ideal. […]

Review by Myra Salzer The last time I talked to my good friend, Jay Hughes, he mentioned a couple of books that I might be interested in; The Tyranny of Merit by Michael J. Sandel was one. Over the years, Jay has recommended other books, all of which I’ve devoured eagerly. None of them would […]

Airbnb has become the biggest home-sharing and vacation rental service in the game – but there are plenty of alternatives to check out. Home-sharing has never been easier, and it provides a great way to escape without interacting with people outside of your family. As a result, home-sharing has taken off during the pandemic, as […]