Emily Long
Emily is a freelance writer based in Salt Lake City, UT.
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United Airlines Might Owe You 30,000 Miles
Passengers impacted by June delays and cancelations may be eligible for bonus miles.
This Number on Your Boarding Pass Reveals a Ton of Personal Data
If you're not careful, your boarding pass can open you up to scammers.
This 'IRS Letter' Is a Scam
No, you don't need to share photos of your driver's license to get your refund.
Former orthodontic customers have been released from nondisclosure agreements.
The Best Ways to Pet-Proof Your Home When You Leave Them Alone
When they're home alone, there is plenty of opportunity for them to wreak havoc.
Why You Should Stop Sending Checks in the Mail, Especially Now
Check fraud is exploding, and it's easy to steal checks from the mail.
Why There Are So Many Ticks in Your Yard (and What to Do About It)
Nip these disease-carrying pests in the bud before they take over your yard.
Seven Types of Insurance That Are Usually a Waste of Money
Some insurance policies are more likely to be a waste of money.
The Best Way to Time a Rideshare at the Airport
Here's how to avoid waiting for your ride—or keeping your driver waiting—when you arrive.
How to Find (and Close) Your Home's Fresh Air Intake
Manage your indoor air quality by shutting off ventilation from outside.
The Best Way to Reclaim Expired Travel Rewards (and When You Should)
Points reinstatement is pay-to-play, which doesn't always make financial sense.
You can banish most of the real-world spam clogging your mailbox.
Here Are All the Astro Events to Watch in June
Look up to this month to see meteor showers and planet pairings.
Six Ways to Help Lower Your Home Insurance Premium
Here are some ways to save money on your home insurance policy.
How Often You Really Need to Clean Your Reusable Water Bottle
It's way more than you're already doing, guaranteed.
10 Unexpected Benefits to Negotiate When You Sign a New Lease (Besides Rent)
If your landlord won't budge on the rent, try negotiating these perks instead.
A summer deal for new subscribers comes in at $5.99 per month.
10 Simple Upgrades to Improve Your New Home Right Away
These are easy changes you can make the day you move in.
The 10 Most Affordable Beach Towns in the U.S.
These are the coastal cities where you can snag a cheap(ish) beach house.
Put Pennies and Vodka in Your Flower Vases
Copper, ice, and alcohol can help your blooms last longer.