I’ve tested a lot of stuff in my time – TVs, Christmas trees, vacuums designed for ease – but few things have stuck around like my SimpliSafe home security system. Halloween consistently brings a jump ...

When you move into or buy a new home, no one hands you a guide to how the smoke detectors work. They "chirp," which really means shriek loudly, and you occasionally have to put new batteries in them.

When you buy a home security system, you'll make many decisions, including what sensors to use and where to put them. Every additional device has a higher cost and more coverage or capabilities. The ...

Each home security system has its own set of cues and meanings, and you'll need to consult with your manual to work them out. There are, however, a few universal warning sounds used for most household ...

Pixel devices are getting a set of new ringtones, notification alerts, and alarm sounds via an update to the Sounds app.

The personal finance radio host and the advocacy group for Americans over 50 examine Social Security challenges. Social Security may pay only 80% of expected benefits by 2034 without Congress. Dave ...

Dave Ramsey delivers harsh reality about America's retirement crisis, warning that Social Security and 401(k) plans won't provide adequate security. Trump administration looking to sell nearly 200 ...

The best DIY home security systems are affordable and easy to set up without a professional. Some or all of the mortgage lenders featured on our site are advertising partners of NerdWallet, but this ...

The Lubbock City Council is set to revisit its recently passed "false alarm" ordinance on Tuesday after public backlash. Here ...

DALLAS, Texas — Residents of The Mercantile, a historic high-rise in downtown Dallas, say they’re living in limbo after learning their leases have been terminated. They say that what’s left behind is ...

WASHINGTON — On and off Capitol Hill, those watching cybersecurity worry the lapse of two key federal programs will discourage information sharing between companies and the federal government, leaving ...

The New Jersey Republican Party is sounding the alarms over the Democrat-controlled Passaic County Board of Elections’ alleged refusal to allow security cameras to monitor ballot storage areas for ...