Upgrade Your Life: 7 Techy Ways to Spend Smarter

It used to be that the only good thing about going to the bank was when, and if, they sent out a lollipop in those little tubes in the drive-thru. But now banking is getting way more convenient, efficient and dare we say… fun? (And there aren’t even any lollipops involved.) From sending money to your friends to paying your bills on time, there are brand new banks, services and apps that are looking to help you manage your money smarter without spending all of your money to do it.

To Combine All of Your Cards

SWYP is a metal card that combines all of your credit, debit and gift cards all in one hardcore metal card, making it the only thing you need to carry in your wallet. If you’re something of an account hoarder, never fear. SWYP can hold the info of up to 25 cards. You set everything up through the app (available for Android and iOS) by swiping each of your cards through the card reader. When you’re ready to pay, you can just toggle through each card on the SWYP screen until you get to the one you want to use. To keep things secure, SWYP locks when you’re out of a certain range from your phone. This do-it-all card runs on a battery that lasts for two years. SWYP is $49 right now on pre-order and is expected to ship in the fall.

For Managing Your Money on the Daily

For this one, we couldn’t decide between two services, because they each offer perks that the other doesn’t. So, we’re going to give you the scoop on both, which would make great replacements for whatever card you use for daily spending.

Simple lets you track your spending in a super simple way with its nifty Goals feature. Whether you’re setting aside money for your next vacation or groceries, Simple lets you divvy up your cash, leaving you with your Safe-to-Spend amount. The money you’ve set aside is still in your Simple account. When you spend money, you instantly get a ping on your phone (Android or iOS) telling you how much you’ve spent. You can even mark it as an expense from one of your goals right then. (Editor’s note: This card is great if your info ever gets stolen. Once I got a ping that I’d spent money at a store, when in fact I’d been writing on my couch all day. I was able to call Simple right then and alert them. Oh yeah, and their customer service is ace.)

Moven is much like Simple when it comes to making tracking your finances a breeze. But Moven brings the added bonus of having a tap-to-pay feature. You can add this sticker to your phone (Android or iOS) and leave your wallet at home to tap away anywhere that you can pay with PayPass. The Moven app brings all of your accounts together so you can easily transfer funds between them. If you’re all about tap-to-pay and want an app to merge all of your accounts, this one may be the way to go.

To Save Smarter

Digit is a service that doesn’t replace your bank or your debit card, but it connects to them to help you save without even noticing you’re doing it. First, it starts analyzing your spending habits and your income to find little bits of money here and there that it can set aside for you. Week by week, Digit transfers small sums of money (from $5-$50) from your checking account to your Digit savings account.

Your first thought might be “OVERDRAFTS!” But trust that they have an overdraft guarantee that ensures you won’t be caught with a goose egg in your checking account. They’ve made accessing your Digit account just easy enough to get to your savings when you need it, but not so easy that you tap into it for an emergency latte. When you need money from your Digit savings account, just text them. They’ll transfer the funds to your checking account the next day, without any need for an extra card in your wallet.

For Paying Bills

Prism is an app (available on Android, iOS and Windows) that tracks all of your bills and reminds you when they’re due. With Prism, you can pay your bill right from the app for free. To further take the huge weight off of your shoulders, Prism will notify you when you get a new bill and again when it’s due so you don’t miss the deadline. You can pay it right then or schedule it for a later date using any account you want. Once you set it up the first time, you don’t need to worry about PIN numbers and account numbers after that. It really couldn’t be any easier to pay your bills on time. No more excuses.

Breach-Free Credit

When we first read about Final, we were like “Say, what? Why didn’t someone do this before?” Each time you use your Final credit card, it pays the merchant with a new credit card number, so if someone tries to hack your credit card and steal your number, they’re not going to get too far. That means, the card doesn’t even have numbers on it… THE FUTURE. If anything fishy is going on with your account, Final will notify you immediately to get your confirmation. You can even set a limit for merchants with whom you have a monthly subscription so if they charge you over that amount, you’ll know about it. And you can even limit your own spending. From your phone or computer, looking at your finances is absolutely gorgeous. We’re pretty sure they’ve thought of everything.

Banking for Small Business

Banking for business shouldn’t be so darn expensive, and with Holvi, it’s not. It’s the perfect kind of straightforward banking you need for your small business so you can turn your attention to all of the other things you have to deal with. From freelancers to personal trainers, Holvi gives you the features you need to sell and invoice clients online while tracking all of your income and expenses in one place. It doesn’t replace your bank account, but instead works on top of it, giving small business tools to become super efficient. Opening an account is free, and the service is pay-as-you-go. Right now Holvi is just in 19 countries throughout Europe, and it’s gradually expanding. Don’t worry — we put in our vote for the US.

Picture Banking

Bank Mobile is a new service that’s looking to be the cool new thing for millennials and their money. In fact, the design kind of hits you over the head with it, but once you get past that, it’s actually bringing a new feature set that you can’t get with some of the other services — specifically, picture banking. For example, to open an account, just snap a picture of your license. There’s the benefit of real-time payments, no fees and text alerts for transactions, deposits and balances. You can also pay with photos of your account number, amount due and recipient’s address. This all still seems a little elusive, as there isn’t a video to really show off the features, but we’re keeping an eye on this one to see if it grows into something more efficient.

How do you bank? Let us know if you use any of these services and how you like it in the comments!

Olivia Munn bared it all in her latest SKIMS ad, proving you don't have to hide your scars. The actress posed in a campaign for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, supporting Susan G. Komen®and highlighting her own journey with the disease. She looked absolutely stunning in every photo, but the most gorgeous moment was the way Munn didn't shy away from showing her mastectomy scars. She spoke to TODAY about her experience during the shoot, and why she ultimately decided to ditch her insecurities. Here's what she had to say!

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Munn shared with TODAYthat she didn't initially plan to show her scars on the set. The campaign was focused on her recovery post-breast cancer diagnosis, but the makeup artist had a hard time covering up the scars throughout the shoot. She explained that she took a look in the mirror and thought, "I’m done being insecure about my scars." From there, she took the idea to show them off to the SKIMS team — and the rest is history.

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And while she was scared to be so vulnerable on camera, this was ultimately a really empowering move for Munn. She elaborated that there are "so many women that have these same scars" who feel just as insecure as she did about them — and she really hopes those women see this ad. "Skims is so iconic and associated with beauty and sex appeal, and cancer really doesn't have that same connotation," she said. "So I just really hope that other women who have gone through my same path feel a little better after seeing it."

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The star also took to Instagram to give a behind-the-scenes explanation of her experience. She reiterated that she was "done being insecure" about her scars. "Every mark life has left behind on my body is proof of how hard I fought," she wrote. "I hope other women who have been self-conscious about their scars see these photos and feel all the love I’m sending."

She also shared that SKIMS will donate 10% of their bra sales (except bralettes) to Susan G. Komen® — a charity dedicated to finding a cure for breast cancer — from October 23-31 in stores and online. "It’s really meaningful to be part of an initiative that supports research and helps countless individuals impacted by breast cancer," she said.

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All of this comes on the heels of Munn's announcement earlier this year that she was diagnosed with breast cancer. She revealed the diagnosis came after recently tested negatively for well-known breast cancer genes and had normal results from her annual mammogram — but her doctor to check her Breast Cancer Risk Assessment Score. The test showed Munn had a 37% risk of breast cancer, so she pushed for more answers that eventually lead to her diagnosis.

Since then, Munn shared with PEOPLE that she had 4 surgeries in 10 months and underwent medically-induced menopause — all the while juggling being a new mom with husband John Mulaney. She shared, "I'm lucky. We caught it with enough time that I had options. I want the same for any woman who might have to face this one day."

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After that March announcement, it's clear Munn is dedicated to raising awareness for women's health — and particularly their options. While chatting about the SKIMS campaign, Munn told TODAY, "You've got to go your doctor and you inundate them with information and you don't stop until they give you the test you need."

If you want to test your own risk for breast cancer, the National Institute of Health has resources here.

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The cast and crew of Severance are finally returned to the office after months of waiting for production to resume, and we finally have a first look from the new season! Apple TV+ just posted a teaser image from season 2 of cast member Adam Scott holding a bunch of blue balloons. We don't quite know the significance of this picture to the plot, but we do know we are pumped to see it!

Executive producer, Ben Stiller, spread the news about the Apple TV+ series’ return back in January 2024 with a quote tweet simply commenting, "back to work.”

Adam Scott also teased the Severance season 2 production in an Instagram post the same month, saying it’s “lovely being back at the office.” Severance season 2 is officially back on track. Here’s everything we know about the upcoming season!

Watch The Official 'Severance' Season 2 Trailer!

Adam Scott is back in the first teaser trailer for Severance season 2 — and spends the entire trailer running from his problems (relatable). It appears that despite the fact Mark's innie retreats at the end of season 1, it looks like he wakes back up in the elevator and has lots of surprises waiting for him in the office.

Is there a release date for Severance Season 2?

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Severance Season 2 Release Date

Yes, we finally have a release date for Severance season 2! The sophomore season will hit Apple TV+ on January 17, 2025.

What is Severance about?

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Severance Season 2 Plot

Severance is a fictitious psychological thriller TV series that’s focused on a biotech company named Lumon Industries. In the show, Lumon Industries has popularized a procedure called ‘severance’ that separates their employees’ work selves from their personal lives. Essentially, when Lumon employees are at work, they can’t recall anything outside of work, and vice-versa when they aren’t at the office.

The first season of Severance follows Lumon Industries employee, Mark (portrayed by Adam Scott). Throughout the first season’s nine episodes, Mark and his coworkers begin to learn more about the severance procedure, their double-lives, and Lumon Industries’ true objectives – and it all begins to unravel in a mysterious way.

Who stars in Severance?

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Severance Season 2 Cast

Adam Scott, Patricia Arquette, John Turturro, Christopher Walken, Zach Cherry, Britt Lower, Tramell Tillman, Jen Tullock, Dichen Lachman, and Michael Chernus are all part of the main cast in Severance.

Deadline confirmed in 2022 that Gwendoline Christie, Bob Balaban, Merritt Wever, Alia Shawkat, Robby Benson, Stefano Carannante, Ólafur Darri Ólafsson, and John Noble are part of the Severance season 2 cast.

Where can I watch Severance?

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You can stream season 1 of Severance on Apple TV+. If you don’t already have a subscription to Apple TV+, you can try the platform 7 days free before subscribing for $9.99/month.

Why is Severance season 2 taking so long?

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Severance season 2 is taking so long because production was halted in the wake of last year’s writers strike.

The cast and crew began filming season 2 on October 3, 2022, with production shutting down on May 8, 2023. Since SAG-AFTRA has struck a deal with AMPTP studios, it’s “back to work” on the Severance set per executive producer, Ben Stiller.

Is Severance creepy?

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Severance follows the horrors that come with working in an office, so yes, it’s creepy. Just kidding (sort of)!

The surreal tone of Severance definitely makes it creepy. There’s an ongoing feeling that someone – or something – is constantly keeping watch and wants to gain control. This tone, paired with the series’ clean, manicured (yet cold) visuals, chalks it up to be fairly disturbing.

The characters in the show become increasingly aware of this cryptic, surveillant presence, and the building tension definitely adds to the show’s creepiness. It’s also pretty existential, which is the creepiest feeling of them all.

Was Severance canceled?

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Severance was not canceled. (Thank goodness!) The production was put on pause due last May to 2023’s writers strikes, but it’s up and running now. We are enthused about the show’s return!

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All it takes is a few episodes of Nobody Wants This to realize it's one of the best rom-coms of the year — and that Adam Brody is still super hot. The series, which also stars Kristen Bell, has gone viral for everything from its hilariously relatable approach to dating to "the best kiss of all time" to how eloquently it explains the fear that we're too much for a romantic partner. With an 8.1 out of 10 on IMDb, a 95 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, and literally millions of TikTok views, it's no surprise the show was just renewed for a second season. Here's everything we know about Nobody Wants This season 2.

What's going to happen in Nobody Wants This season 2?

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Creator Erin Foster just revealed Nobody Wants This season 2 is actually going to get rid of this tease from season 1: Morgan and Sasha's flirtationship. "I think we’re going to wrap up their weird 'Is it romantic?' thing. Because we want to see them together in season two, hanging out," she tells The Hollywood Reporter. "We want to see Esther. I think we went down that road enough that now we’re going to pull back and reposition so we can have them all in scenes together without [Morgan] being like, a full homewrecker. But we’re going to give Morgan something very fun. Justine [Lupe] came in and we pitched it to her and she was like, 'This is my dream storyline.'"

Is Morgan going to be swept off her feet? Or maybe she'll inherit a huge sum of money and become her own trophy wife. That would be SO Morgan.

Is there going to be a season 2 of Nobody Wants This?

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Yes on October 10, Netflix announced that Nobody Wants This will be coming back for season 2. And (spoiler!!!) now that Joanne and Noah have decided to be together, and Noah's decided to give up his position as Head Rabbi, I have a feeling they'll have to deal with a lot of opinions. (Namely, Noah's mother).

"Creating Nobody Wants This will forever be a career highlight for me," creator Erin Foster says in a statement. "The incredible cast, crew, producers and executives all made this into the show it is today, and to experience viewers' reactions to this series now that it's out in the world has been more than anything I could have dreamed. I’m so lucky to be able to continue this story, and to do it alongside Jenni Konner and Bruce Eric Kaplan, who I've been such a fan of since Girls... Justice for healthy relationships being the most romantic!”

When is Nobody Wants This season 2 coming out?

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We know season 2 is coming out in 2025, but stay tuned for an official Nobody Wants This season 2 release date.

Who's in the cast of Nobody Wants This season 2?

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The Nobody Wants This cast includes Kristen Bell, Adam Brody, Justine Lupe, Timothy Simons, Stephanie Faracy, Tovah Feldshuh, Paul Ben-Victor, Michael Hitchcock, Jackie Tohn, Sherry Cola, Shiloh Bearman, and Emily Arlook.

Does Nobody Wants This End on a Cliffhanger?

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Nobody Wants This might not end on the same kind of thrilling, dramatic cliffhanger as Outer Banks season 4 part 1, but it definitely leaves us with a ton of questions. How will Joanne and Noah's families react to the news? What does life look like as a couple? Will Joanne be able to flaunt their relationship in front of all the teenagers? No matter what comes, these two are very much in love, and I can't wait to see them continue to heal and grow together.

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Check out 10 Reasons Nobody Wants This Is The Best TV Show Of The Year — and all the other October TV shows to watch this month!