There is nothing more frustrating than standing at a register or trying to pay a friend, only to see the dreaded “Transfer Failed” or “Payment Declined” message—especially when you know you have money in your balance. You check your bank. The funds are there. You check your internet. It’s working. So why is Cash App … Read more
If you are a solo developer building a Micro-SaaS or a small tool, insurance is usually the last thing on your mind. You aren’t a corporation. You don’t have an office. You’re just deploying code from your living room. You might assume that because you don’t have a physical store, you don’t have “liability.” This … Read more
It was a minor fender bender. I was stopped at a red light, and the guy behind me didn’t stop. Thump. His insurance accepted liability immediately. They were great. They paid for a rental car, sent me to a certified body shop, and two weeks later, I got my car back. It looked brand new. … Read more
We all think “it won’t happen to me.” I considered myself a safe driver. I had never had a major accident. I paid my car insurance premiums on time every month. My policy said “Full Coverage,” so I slept soundly at night assuming I was protected against anything. Then came the rainy Tuesday that ruined … Read more
If you watch TV for more than 15 minutes, you will hear the slogan. A friendly gecko, a woman named Flo, or a guy in a red shirt will tell you: “Bundle your Home and Auto insurance and save big!” It sounds like common sense. Buying in bulk usually saves money, right? If you buy … Read more
It was a rainy Tuesday. I was driving home from work, listening to a podcast, when the car in front of me slammed on its brakes. I reacted a split-second too late. Crunch. Airbags deployed. Steam rose from the hood. I was shaken but unhurt. As I watched the tow truck drag my beloved 18-month-old … Read more
I still remember the sinking feeling in my stomach when I opened the envelope. I had been driving for ten years without a single accident. Then, one rainy Tuesday, a distracted driver rear-ended me at a stoplight. It seemed open-and-shut. I filed my claim, took photos, and waited for the check to repair my bumper. … Read more
If you are delivering for DoorDash, UberEats, or GrubHub on an electric bike, you are likely operating in a dangerous financial “blind spot.” Most drivers assume that because they are on a bike—not a car—they don’t need special insurance. They assume their Renters or Homeowners insurance will cover them if their $2,000 e-bike is stolen … Read more