As 2015 draws to a close, you may be making resolutions to eat healthier, get to the gym and save more money. If saving money is on your list, you may be considering upgrading to new, energy-efficient home appliances. But these new gadgets often come with hefty price tags -- which raise the question of whether theyll save you enough money to be worthwhile. Today, we are looking at some of the "smart" appliance upgrades out there -- and whether you should consider the investment. Thermosta...

If youre the type of person who has an app for everything (Starbucks! The Library! Your fave drugstore! Coupons! A fireplace!), then youll love todays post. Today we are talking about apps that make doing your taxes easier. Heres our 5 favorites: 1. ShoeBoxed If you own a small business, or are an independent contractor with lots of miscellaneous expenses, consider ShoeBoxed. Using this app is easy: simply snap photos of your receipts via their app, and ShoeBoxed will upload your re...

We all know we shouldn’t text and drive. So when Apple introduced its CarPlay system, we had lots of questions.. and concerns. Here’s a brief breakdown of the issues at play. What: The CarPlay is a system that integrates the iPhone with in-car entertainment systems. The setup includes a console touchscreen as well as buttons on the steering wheel that activate Siri, Apples voice command system. CarPlay allows drivers to make calls, listen to voicemails, hear and dictate text mess...