82º
    • News
    • Watch Live
    • Michigan COVID
    • Get Caught Up
    • Elections
    • Help Me Hank
    • Health
    • Local News
    • National
    • World
    • Community
    • Investigations
    • Entertainment
    • Environment
    • Politics
    • Flashpoint
    • Trust Index
    • Solutionaries
    • Meet The Team
    • Sports
    • Lions
    • Lions Stats
    • Tigers
    • Tigers Stats
    • Red Wings
    • Red Wings Stats
    • Pistons
    • Pistons Stats
    • Wolverines
    • Spartans
    • 4Frenzy
    • Features
    • Watch Local 4+
    • Parade
    • Vote 4 The Best
    • Click On Deals
    • Jobs 4 You
    • 4YI
    • All 4 Pets
    • Tech Time
    • Travel
    • Something Good
    • Mental Health Matters
    • Father's Day
    • Money Minute
    • Tasty Tuesday
    • Fitness Friday
    • Brag Book
    • Sunshine Awards
    • In The D
    • Food
    • TV Listings
    • MeTV Detroit
    • Contests
    • Live In The D
    • Dine In The D
    • Click On Deals
    • What's The Buzz
    • Uniquely Detroit
    • Events Live Guide
    • Ann Arbor
    • Headlines
    • Topics
    • Sports
    • Events
    • Ann Arbor Weather
    • Get Involved
    • Weather
    • Weather Center
    • Weather News
    • Alerts
    • StormPins
    • School Closings
    • Forecasting Change
    • 4ZONE - Metro
    • 4ZONE - North
    • 4ZONE - South
    • 4ZONE - West
    • Traffic
    • Road Construction Updates
    • Live Traffic Map
    • Newsletters
    • Contact Us
  • News
  • Sports
  • Features
  • Live In The D
  • Ann Arbor
  • Weather
  • Traffic
  • Newsletters
  • Contact Us
ClickOnDetroit.com
  • News
  • Sports
  • Features
  • Live In The D
  • Ann Arbor
  • Weather
  • Traffic
  • Newsletters
  • Contact Us
Ad

TIPS


Help Me Hank takes on Disney World: Tips for planning, saving money

This article first appeared in our Help Me Hank Newsletter. Click here to sign up for the newsletter, or use the form at the bottom of the article.

Living paycheck to paycheck? Here’s how to get off the hamster wheel

Depending on the surveys you read between 60% and 70% of Americans live this way. There is a way to step off the hamster wheel, but you have to ask yourself are you really serious about doing so?

Here’s how to save money on takeout

Food prices are up, and we’re all feeling it every time we buy groceries or eat at a restaurant -- and that includes takeout. Here are some ways to save on carryout.

Tips for protecting your household from a fatal fire

Across the state of Michigan, there has been a dramatic increase in fatal fires.

Tips for avoiding tax-related scams as filing begins

Each year, tax payers get conned by tax-related schemes meant to steal money and personal information from people.

Phone scams on the rise: Tips to help stop robocalls

Robocalls seem to have been growing in frequency around the U.S., and they are annoying and many can be traced back to elaborate scams.

22 tips for 2022: If you want to succeed, choose your failures — in advance

If you feel like you're always running behind on your task list and can never quite get enough done, it's probably because you've got too much to do. Try strategic underachievement.

npr.org

Taking on 2022: Realistic resolutions for the new year

Here are four realistic changes you can make to help boost your mental and physical health in the months to come.

Holiday shopping: Risks of ‘buy now, pay later’ plans

Many stores are offering “buy now, pay later” programs that allow shoppers to pay less up up front. While those programs may sound like a good idea at the time, they could have an impact on your finances.

Ad

Money Monday: What are Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities (TIPS)?

This week we’re talking about TIPs, which stands for Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities.

Money Monday: IRS scam warning -- email phishing, threats over phone

It’s always a good thing to reacquaint ourselves with the issues that can prevent scammers from taking money from us.

Money Monday: Tips for helping recent college grads with finances

They often don’t graduate equipped with great financial skills, so make certain they have the tools to go it on their own.

New safe sleeping guidance issued for babies, toddlers

New guidance is encouraging parents and caregivers to be extra mindful about where babies and toddlers are sleeping to help avoid dangerous situations.

How to detox your budget ahead of holiday shopping season

If you’re scared to look at the balance on your bank account, or wondering where all your money went this summer -- you might be in need of a budget detox.

Experts warn of scammers on mobile payment apps

It’s easier than ever to digitally send and receive money right from your smartphone -- the trouble is, scammers know this, too.

How to prepare pets for changing routines amid pandemic

Pets have gotten accustomed to their owners spending more time at home than ever before amid the pandemic, so what happens when that routine changes?

Here are the best tips for keeping mosquitoes away

Mosquitoes seem to be everywhere this summer, but one local entomologist says there are some effective ways to keep mosquitoes away while outdoors.

Does it work? Putting ‘Angry mama’ microwave cleaner to the test

A new product is supposed to make cleaning your microwave a cinch -- but does it actually work?

Ad

Dermatologist warns against using old makeup

It’s important not to just throw any old makeup onto your face, as it could cause an infection.

A&W restaurant in Taylor sued after teen says she never received a paycheck

A mother said her daughter never received a paycheck, only taking home whatever patrons left in the tip jar.

IRS: Tax refund delay due to limited operations

Despite the May filing deadline, millions of Americans still have yet to receive their federal tax returns.

How to address pandemic weight gain in kids

The pandemic disrupted children’s lives in so many ways: from the loss of organized sports and gym class, to suddenly being home and having access to food all day.

How to fight against the summer sleep struggle

Sleeping during the summer months can be a struggle, thanks to hotter temperatures and extra hours of daylight.

How to deal with increased alcohol use related to pandemic stress

Research has clearly shown that alcohol use has increased during the coronavirus pandemic, and experts are saying this is a good time to reassess the drinking habits you may have developed over the past year.

Ways to save even more on Amazon Prime Day

Amazon Prime Day is next Monday, but the deals have already started -- here's how you can save.

Amazon to return millions of dollars in tips wrongly withheld from Michigan drivers, Nessel says

Amazon has agreed to return millions of dollars in tips that were improperly withheld from Flex drivers in Michigan over the court of about three years, Attorney General Dana Nessel said.

How to limit pets’ stress as owners return to in-person work

With Michigan reopening and many people returning to in-person work, pets are being left home alone for the first time in a long time.

Ad

Looking for remote work? Here’s how to strengthen your search

While some are eager to resume in-person work as things return to normal, many people have found that they prefer working remotely and want to keep it that way.

How to keep cool amid Metro Detroit heat wave

A heat wave has reached Metro Detroit on Friday -- here's how you can beat the heat.

Hearing loss prevention: These tips aim to help people of all ages

No matter how old you are, there are steps you can take to save and enhance your ability to hear.

How to safely celebrate this Memorial Day weekend

Millions of Michiganders and Americans are preparing for the biggest holiday since the rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine.

5 essential tips for generator safety

Generators can be dangerous if used incorrectly. Here are 5 tips to keep you safe when using one.

usatoday.com

7 tips to make the perfect cup of tea

You can perfect steeping tea with these tips.

usatoday.com

For parents: How to limit distractions from children while working from home

Working from home has been a challenge for many parents over the past year amid the pandemic, dealing with constant interruptions from children who are also spending most of their time at home.

How to avoid text message phishing scams

Phishing scams in your email might be easy to spot, but there is another way that crooks are trying to get you to click that sketchy link.

Tips for choosing the healthiest food for your dog

Ancestral grains like buckwheat, spelt, and quinoa contain more nutritional value for dogs than other grains.

Ad

Advice for talking to kids about COVID-19 vaccine

Here are some ways you can help ease some vaccine fears for children. Watch the report above. Further reading:

Stoves aren’t safe: Tips for safely warming your home amid cold weather

But experts warn that using a stove to warm your home is dangerous. “If you’re using a space heater, please keep it clear from any combustibles, whether it be paper, fabric or drapes,” Brudzynski said. You really need to look for drafts in your house: window sashes, window sills, doors. Fire crews said that tenants living inside the building used their stove for heat due to problems with the heating system. AdRead: Detroit apartment fire that injured 3 likely caused by stoves used for heatClick here for information on warming centers open in Metro Detroit.

‘Anchor it’: Tips to protect children from furniture, TVs tipping over

Families are spending more time at home and that has experts worried that more kids can get hurt from furniture and TVs. A new report from the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) said tip-over incidents have killed 451 children since 2000. Carlson shared video of her daughter for the CPSC’s latest “Anchor It” public service announcement warning about the dangers of tipping furniture and TVs. Parents, grandparents and caregivers should do the following to protect children:Anchor TVs, furniture like dressers and bookcases to the wallPut you TV on a sturdy low base and back as far as possible if you cannot anchor it. The guilt and shame that you feel as a parent for not protecting your child by doing something as easy as anchoring a piece of furniture.

3 Ways to organize your kitchen according to a pro

For some helpful advice, I turned to Lauren Combs, a professional organizer and the owner of Neat Method Detroit. You should place everything that goes in and out of your dishwasher frequently (think plates, glasses, silverware), within arm’s reach of the dishwasher. Consider putting all your cooking utensils in a drawer or in a jar right next to the stove. Put zones you use most frequently at eye level, and zones you use less often further out of reach. You can organize within the zones as well putting your most frequently used items in front, and least-used items in the back.

Money Monday: Personal finance tips for the new year

Here are a few tips for your personal finances in 2021. More: Money Monday section

Tough year ends with a big tip for Michigan woman: $2,021

PETOSKEY, Mich. – A tough year for restaurants ended in a remarkable way for a server in northern Michigan. Filmore’s restaurant in Petoskey when a customer with a $44 order left a tip of $2,021. The Petoskey News-Review reported that the tip came from a couple who wanted to remain anonymous. Since November, Michigan bars and restaurants again have been limited to outdoor dining or carry-out orders. After paying bills, she said she will follow the advice to “be nice” written on the receipt by putting a portion of the tip into a family foundation that was established after her uncle died.

View: CDC guidelines for Thanksgiving amid coronavirus pandemic

Thanksgiving will be different this year for American families and friends who want to minimize the spread of the coronavirus and keep each other safe. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is warning that travel increases the chance of getting and spreading the virus that causes COVID-19. From the CDC:Traditional Thanksgiving gatherings with family and friends are fun but can increase the chances of getting or spreading COVID-19 or the flu. Remember that some people without symptoms may be able to spread COVID-19 or flu. For more CDC guidelines and tips for Thanksgiving amid the pandemic, go here.

Detroit city officials lay out plans for safe Halloween

DETROIT – With COVID-19 numbers on the rise and Halloween right around the corner, the Detroit Health Department is urging everyone to take caution the All Hallows' Eve. We’ve had to deal with a lot of changes this year and Halloween will be no different. Detroit mayor Mike Duggan is working to make sure there’s still a whole lot of fun in the city. Unlike some areas of Metro Detroit, the Detroit Health Department and Duggan are not taking away Halloween. However, with cases on the rise, it’s crucial to keep Halloween safe this year.

Tips for keeping pets at a healthy weight

DETROIT – On today’s segment of All 4 Pets the owner of Premier Pet Supply shared tips on keeping pets at a healthy weight. Watch More: All 4 Pets segments

Ad

Tips on how to keep kids moving during school days at home

Tips on how to keep kids moving during school days at homePublished: September 16, 2020, 6:33 pmTips on how to keep kids moving during school days at home

Michigan gyms set to reopen Wednesday -- How to stay safe while working out

DETROIT Gyms and pools in Michigan are allowed to reopen to the public starting Sept. 9. But before you head back to your favorite fitness center, dont let your guard down. Sept. 4, 2020: Michigan coronavirus (COVID-19) cases up to 105,377; Death toll now at 6,526The more space you can put between yourself and others, the better. For that reason, its not necessary to wear gloves to work-out. Many gyms might encourage employees or guests to wear gloves, but Local 4s Dr. Frank McGeorge said he doesnt personally feel that gloves offer much of a benefit and may cause people to wash their hands or use sanitizer less often.

Back to school: Homeschooling mother offers tips for teaching

Back to school: Homeschooling mother offers tips for teachingPublished: September 2, 2020, 2:35 pmWith many families in Metro Detroit concerned with how the 2020-21 school year will be, one Grosse Pointe Park mother is offering tips to make remote learning as easy as possible.

Tips for creating the best remote learning classroom in your home

Tips for creating the best remote learning classroom in your homePublished: August 25, 2020, 4:23 pmAs many children prepare to continue learning remotely this fall, parents are trying to figure out the best way to create classrooms around the house.

Fitness Friday: 16-minute full body workout with slam balls

Rhonda Walker and Kim DeGiulio join forces on the Detroit Riverfront for a new workout with slam balls. For more Fitness Friday, go here.

Is the thank-you note dead? We hope not

Writing thank-you notes can feel like a chore -- but it shouldn’t. Dalal, who lives in Detroit, said writing a thank-you note allows you to be reflective and nostalgic. So next time a person does something kind for you, or has you over and hosts you at his or her home or you go to an event you really love -- try writing a thank-you note. “The Best Advice Show" podcast creator and host Zak Rosen wants to hear from you next. “The Best Advice Show" is produced by Graham Media Group.

Fitness Friday: 16-minute cardio and ab workout

Rhonda Walker has a quick workout you should try for cardio and abs. For more Fitness Friday, go here.

This tiny hack will change the way you do dishes, forever

You know what they say: Sometimes the best ideas are the simplest. We can all likely agree: The worst part of unloading the dishwasher is putting away the silverware back into your drawer or organizer. This advice was provided to “The Best Advice Show” podcast by Sam Langberg, an emergency room doctor, and Hannah Chalew, an artist, living in New Orleans. Be sure to include your name and your tip, followed by your email address, in case Rosen has any follow-up questions. “The Best Advice Show" is a product of Graham Media Group.

Simple tips for a better night's sleep

Can't seem to get a good night's sleep? These expert tips could help.

cbsnews.com

Holiday tips to save green on gadgets

Advice that will save you some money, especially when it comes to "big ticket" tech items

cbsnews.com

Tips for discussing finances with children and teens

More than 30 percent of parents admit they don't talk money with their kids, but 84 percent of teens say they look to their parents for guidance on managing their cash. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss how moms and dads can start the conversation.

cbsnews.com

5 tips that will help prevent any Thanksgiving dinner disasters

5 tips that will help prevent any Thanksgiving dinner disasters Food & Wine Magazine editor-in-chief Dana Cowin has some key advice to make sure your turkey ends up on the Thanksgiving table, and not in the trash can.

cbsnews.com
  • TV Listings
  • Contests and Rules
  • Email Newsletters
  • RSS Feeds
  • Closed Captioning
  • Contact Us
  • Careers at WDIV
  • Terms of Use
  • Privacy Policy
  • Public File
  • FCC Applications
  • Do Not Sell My Info
Follow Us
facebook
twitter
instagram
snapchat
rss
Get Results with Omne
Omne Results Logo

If you need help with the Public File, call (313) 222-0566.


Graham Media Group LogoGraham Digital Logo

Copyright © 2022 ClickOnDetroit.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group, a division of Graham Holdings.