Monthly Archives: August 2026

This month, my Chase Sapphire Reserve card came up for renewal and allowed me to do my first full-year assessment of the revamped perks introduced last fall. While I used about half the benefits, an unexpected roof replacement pushed my annual spend past the $75,000 threshold. That unlocked a valuable suite of Southwest Airlines perks: […]

For frequent travelers, public Wi-Fi has become almost as routine as checking into a hotel. You arrive, open your laptop or phone, select the hotel network and accept the terms. A few seconds later, you’re online. That convenience is exactly what scammers have been exploiting. A hacking campaign linked to Russian attackers, known as CaptiveCrunch, […]

A few weeks ago, I decided to upgrade my Lexus EV with a feature found on the top model, door puddle lights that project the car’s logo when you exit the door. The light module contains a tiny LED projector that casts a crisp, illuminated Lexus logo onto the pavement. Yes, it’s nearly useless and […]