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How much will you receive from the newly-signed stimulus bill? You can use the calculator below for an estimate. The amount will be based on your most-recently filed tax return. If you’ve already filed for 2019, it will be based on that. Do not use your work salary for the income below. This is based on…

With so many people working from home, the Internet has become a lifeline for everybody, so having a good connectivity is a must. No one wants to deal with a slow Internet, and there are some simple things you can do to maximize your connection and keep everyone happily online.Tips include:Don’t use the microwave – Using the…

What songs would you add to your Stay-at-Home Soundtrack?”Don’t Stand So Close To Me” by the Police?”Stayin’ Alive” by The Bee Gees?Share yours below:[ninja_form id=3]

Schools are closed, playgrounds are a no-no, and play dates are cancelled, but our kids are missing their friends. If you have young children who aren’t old enough to have their phones or social media accounts but want to stay in touch with their buddies, what do you do? Try one of these apps or…

If you’re cooped up at home and looking to expand your horizons or just learn something cool, these online learning communities can help.Udemy – With more than 100-thousand video courses and new additions added every month, Udemy has probably the largest selection of online courses. Sale prices as low as $10.99 a course make them affordable,…

So it’s looking more and more like we may be stuck in our houses for a LOT of the next two weeks . . . maybe more. And while you’ll be spending a lot of that time taking care of kids, working, and trying not to go crazy, you’ll also have some free time when…

From the world of amazing but absolutely legit inventions comes the Bumper Dumper.You may know that I take an annual road trip with my son (10 years old), and our favorite thing to do is visit ghost towns. The challenge is these ghost towns are often far-removed from highways (and, therefore, restrooms). I guess we…

It’s well known that I love gadgets, but it’s even better for pet owners when they find a gadget their animals love… like a vacuum that cats actually enjoy?!?!Yeah… smart vacuums.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4enwctMKlbU

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How many of those annoying robocalls do you get a week? Or even in one day? It’s ridiculous! It doesn’t even matter that you’re on the do not call list either. Well check this out…There is a new app out from DoNotPay that will sue the companies behind those robocallers for you… federal law allows…

  A Christmas Story: The Musical is performing November 8-17 at Memorial Auditorium. You can win two tickets to opening night, and join our own Rico for pre-show bites and beverages at The Melting Pot. Listen to Rico at 10am every day during the week of October 28 – November 1 to win. You can also…

Guys and Dolls is the next show in the Broadway at Music Circus series, and you have a chance to win tickets. The cool thing about Music Circus is these shows are produced locally. Broadway Sacramento receives thousands of the applications, auditions about 2,500 people, and casts stars from all over the country for these…

Medical advancements these days are just amazing. A grandmother-of-four was given eight months to live unless she had her tongue removed after an ulcer was found in her mouth. Not only did she have it removed, but she also got a replacement. From her own arm. Joanna Smith made the decision to have the 15-hour surgery. Doctors…

Super Bowl 52 was amazing, so it won’t be remembered for any of the commercials. There were a few that are memorable–for better or for worse–such as Danny Devito (pictured) playing an M&M. See that commercials and others below. Here’s what stood out: 1.  One of the best ‘commercials’ was actually just a promo for the NFL. …