Settling your debt isn’t always a good idea, but like it or not, it’s an option that exists within the lending industry. In general, settling a debt will lower your score, but that’s not always the case—particularly if the debt in question is already late.

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A lot of people will agree that it’s a terrible idea to loan money to friends or family—it can lead to some ugly issues. However, if a loved one is in a bind and you’re thinking of doing it anyway, here’s the case for charging them interest.

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At $35, the Raspberry Pi is a fantastic little computer, but when you add in the cost of a display, mouse, and keyboard, things get a little more expensive. Good thing you don’t really need them. With VNC, you can access your Pi from a laptop or desktop computer using the same mouse, keyboard, and display that you always do, no rewiring required.

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Even if you don’t eat rice multiple times per week, a rice cooker is a useful gadget to keep in any kitchen, so this week, we’re looking for the best.

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Freelancers, you probably know you have to pay estimated taxes every quarter (if not, here’s a primer). But what happens if your estimates are a little off? Forbes explains the specific requirements and rules for paying these taxes.

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