We all know that you should see a dentist twice a year for basic cleanings. If you regularly brush and floss, you may not need other dental work. Dentists can’t increase their income doing just basic cleanings. Some practices are trying to up sell you into procedures you may not need. Over at Mother Jones they examine the “creative diagnosis” some dentists come up with. These diagnoses require thousands of dollars of treatment without warning....

A cold drink doesn’t do you much good if you’re free to’t open it. If you need a bottle opener and can’t find one, a seat belt works in a pinch. Sure, you canuse a butter knifeoruse a spoonto bring up the bottle. That’s assuming you aren’t in the car. Not all seat belts can do this, but in the cars I tested it worked like a charm. Use a seatbelt to open a bottle if you don’t have a bottle opener!...

Search engines like Pipl allow you to find information on just about anyone. Removing your information may take some work, but you’ll be safer in the long run. Check out the link and avoiding people checking out your personal information. Doxxing defense: Remove your personal info from data brokers| Computerworld

iOS:We’ve covered some of the appsthat send data to iOS 8’s Healthkit. Fitbit doesn’t directly talk to Healthkit. Sync Solver fixes that problem. After you set up the app, it syncs in the background once a day to Healthkit. Fitbit’s API doesn’t allow continuously syncing like the Fitbit app does. If you have an iPhone 5S or higher you’ll need totweak Healthkitto prevent recording steps twice. Sync Solver for Fitbit($0.99) | iTunes App Store viaiDownloadBlog

Many of us in monogamous relationships could learn a few things from those in polyamorous relationships. Instead of trying to fulfill all your partner’s needs, consider outsourcing a few. Psychology Today shared a few tips that monogamous couples could learn from those people in a polyamorous relationship. This isn’t possible to get from one person. Find other people to meet some of those needs. Do you love to play tennis but your partner hates it and only does it for you?...

Sometimes we need to bribe kids to get them to do what we want. Some kids want money, but you don’t know until you ask. The experts also emphasize that mixing up the incentives helps kids learn as well. Parents don’t always need to follow an exact pay-out schedule. Spontaneity with random rewards or extra incentives is still possible. Check out the link for other ways to tweak the rewards you give your kids....

Instead of focusing on cutting back, discover the triggers that cause you to overspend. If you remove the triggers, you’ll remove the temptation and opportunity to overspend. One for purchases, one for emotions. Think about the spending patterns in your life. Are there things that consistently come up? Do you have certain emotional associations with those purchases? Once you find those triggers, you’re one step towards eliminating them. Identifying those triggers are the first step to keeping finances in order....

As you plan your retirement, it’s time to talk about to them about theirs. Orr reminded us that we’re going to be responsible for our parents in a few years. Do they have a will, durable health care and power of attorney set up? What about long-term care and life insurance? “And do the same with their recurring bills and financial accounts.” You’ll need to find the right time to bring up the issue....

Most Google apps have a single button in controls toclear your data or cache. However, Play Services deals with data from many apps. Go to prefs > Apps > Google Play Services. Typically, you’d find a button here marked “Clear data.” For Play Services, though, you’ll see a button that says “Manage Space.” The menu you see will have options to manage or clear a variety of data. There are also buttons to clear data from apps using Drive storage, or other Play Services....

Sitting for hours on a long cramped flight takes a toll on our bodies. We’re stiff and sometimes in pain. Even without these carry-ons, you’ve got the option to still get a good stretch. Over at travel blog Map Happy, they interviewed certified Pilates instructor Wade Brill. Brill shared a list of seated movements and small exercises. Here are the top suggestions: Put a book between your legs and squeeze....

Toasting nuts makes them fragrant and adds color. Most cooks do it in a skillet or the oven. A microwave can heat them up, but don’t do much for the color or flavor. The secret is to add a little oil to the plate. Over at Serious Eats they experimented with toasting nuts on a plate in the microwave. They found the right balance of color, fragrance, and temperature with a little oil:...

Even the smallest actions can make a big difference. Turn things you might be doing anywayfrom shopping to travelinginto good deeds that improve the lives of others. Searches are powered by Yahoo. All that change adds up, and you might put a limit on the amount donated. You cansave a ton of money on your travel and have some amazing experiencesall while supporting a good cause. It’s a way to lend a helping hand to those in need without really spending money or time....

iOS: Comparing online prices is pretty easy these days. There are a plenty of extensions and websites that will do the work for you. We’vewritten about this tool before, which is a product of Savings.com. Since installing it, I used it to save about $100 on a Rode mic. PriceJump is now available as an app, with added features. choose the link below to check it out for yourself. PriceJump(Free) | iTunes App Store