July 20, 2015

Your smartphone can be distracting even if you don’t answer those calls or texts. Testing found that simply hearing a ring or feeling the phone vibrate is similar to the distraction of actually talking or sending text messages. Notifications alone were enough to significantly disrupt performance on attention-demanding tasks. Source Link 
 
A new report says millions of American homeowners could be saving hundreds of dollars a month if they take advantage of refinancing now. Traditional refinancing would provide savings for most, but a half-million homeowners could be eligible for lower interest rates through HARP, the Home Affordable Refinance Program. Source Link 
 
When it comes to a guy’s favorite colors for that new set of wheels, orange is the new black. In an annual survey of online car sales inquires, orange was the top color for all buyers and was twice as popular for men versus women. Experts say the rise of muscle cars that feature an orange paint job may account for its growing popularity. Source Link