August 4, 2021

 “Zoom Fatigue” is a real thing. Researchers say excessive amounts of close-up eye contact can cause stress and mental overload and online meetings keep you sitting and looking at yourself all the time. Solutions include doing away with full-screen mode and not seeing your own camera and taking breaks from video during a meeting to move around. Source Link

You can avoid being ripped off at the auto shop by doing a little work before your car needs some. Shop around for a mechanic by asking friends or checking online reviews and take your car in for a small service to see if you’re comfortable there. And don’t be afraid to have your car towed somewhere else if you feel like you’re being cheated. Source Link 

If you have cash sitting in a savings account earning almost no interest, Uncle Sam has a more-profitable option. Series I savings bonds purchased now are earning 3.54% interest annually. You must keep the bonds for at least one year to avoid an interest penalty and redeeming one can take longer than a typical savings account withdrawal. Source Link