DIY on the cheap: Some local libraries rent out power tools. Who knew? If you’re planning a summer project, it’s worth stopping by your nearest branch to ask.
What I Streamed And Liked: 'Remember the Titans'
As football season winds down, Andrew was in the mood for a football movie as his “What I Streamed and Liked” pick. He settled on “Remember the Titans,” a powerful story of race, redemption – and football.
Andrew’s a crier, and he suggests you grab some tissues along with the pigskin when you see this movie, now streaming for free at Showtime and for rent at Amazon, Apple TV, Google Play, Fandango Now, PlayStation, Vudu and YouTube.
In Virginia, high school football is a way of life, an institution revered, each game celebrated more lavishly than Christmas, each playoff distinguished more grandly than any national holiday. And with such recognition, comes powerful emotions.
In 1971, high school football was everything to the people of Alexandria. But when the local school board was forced to integrate an all-black school with an all-white school, the very foundation of football’s great tradition was put to the test.
Don't rent a car without doing this first
Hit with surprise charges after returning a rental? One simple trick can save you cash and headaches.
Child ID theft is on the rise: If you’re not on the lookout, you might not catch it for years. When your kid goes to rent their first apartment or get a student loan, they could find they’re already thousands of dollars in debt. Protect your kid’s credit now — I’ve got steps on how to do it on my site.
Stop annoying political texts
Cyber crooks are hiding behind legitimate-looking political messages to lead you to dangerous websites. I also get into online job scams, five signs your phone might be tapped, and how to rent a pool for your summer vacation.
3 weird things you can book online
Sure, you can get an Uber or a hotel stay, but there’s so much more you can rent. I have a list of some of the craziest ones.
Never pay upfront on Marketplace: An 18-year-old was just arrested in Fort Lauderdale for posting his neighbors’ cars for rent on FB Marketplace. The scammer collected deposits and then sent renters to the car owners’ real addresses. One neighbor said eight people showed up at her house over three weeks. Another got his car smashed by an angry would-be renter.
Fake ads are taking over Facebook: A Broward County, Florida, family found strangers at their front door, claiming they paid a $250 deposit to rent a car parked in the driveway. It turns out crooks had secretly snapped pics and posted them on Facebook Marketplace. After they turned the renters away, someone came back and vandalized the car. Ridiculous.