Chloe Seaman

New year, new beginnings. It’s the perfect time to reflect about 2017 and think about what will make for a better 2018. The Hills alum Audrina Patridge (who went through an ugly spilt with her husband Corey Bohan earlier this year) posted such a message on her Instagram recently, writing, “This year has been quite a year for me! Full of ups & downs, happiness & sadness. Despite the bad I’ll always hold on to the happy memories and strive for love, positivity and forgiveness …”

Chris Pratt wants you to know that a “pervy dude” is pretending to be him on Facebook. The actor posted a message on his Instagram the other week warning female fans about the imposter, stating: “Tell your siblings. Educate our young ones. It’s probably mostly kids who would fall for this. Makes me sick. It terrifies me to think someone could be hurt, their feelings or much worse, by this imposter/potential predator.

Bitcoin fever has swept the Internet. Whether it is a news story like the 18-year-old early investor in Bitcoin who is now a millionaire, or the many naysayers warning of a bubble, cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin are dominating all financial conversations. Just a year ago, Bitcoin was a niche confined to obscure elements of the web, but is now regularly reported on in mainstream financial media like CNBC. The main vehicle for the average person to purchase Bitcoin is the app Coinbase which is now the most downloaded app on the Apple store.

2017 is almost over, and you’re still single. Now you’re wondering: _Are all the good ones taken? Am I too picky? Why can’t I get a second date? _ You’re not alone. There are plenty of other singles out there in the same boat as you. Below, we look at three common online dating problems you might have experienced in 2017, and a solution for each for a better 2018:

‘Tis the season to swipe. That’s right, the holiday season is one of the most popular times of the year for online dating—it’s even dubbed “cuffing season.” Introduced to Urban Dictionary in 2011, “cuffing season” describes the time during fall and winter when singles get serious about finding a partner to be “cuffed” to, or tied down with. In fact, studies of human behavior show that the cold winter months do make us more longing for a relationship.

Heading home for the holidays? Whether you’ll be traveling by plane, car, bus or train, certain hacks can make your travels a merrier time. Here are seven tips that will make traveling for the winter holidays easier, cheaper and safe: 1. Browse For Flights Incognito To ensure you’re getting the best deal on a flight, book and browse in private on your browser, or clear your cookies before going onto a travel or airline website.

Last month, a banker guy who lives in the Bahamas broke up with his girlfriend over dinner at a restaurant. She was obviously not having it because soon after, she drove his $55,000 Mercedes into his backyard pool and notified him of the “surprise” by text. It took four hours to fish it out. Now, that’s a bad breakup. And you could probably relate. Getting broken up with feels rotten, but you shouldn’t go sinking your ex’s car in a pool or anything like it.

If you’ve been scrolling through Instagram or Twitter lately, you’ve probably seen some celebrities talking about ICOs. WTF is an ICO? It stands for Initial Coin Offering and it works like crowdfunding: allowing one to trade in future cryptocoins in exchange for cryptocurrencies of immediate, liquid value. Some investing experts warn of cryptocurrencies: Legendary investor, Warren Buffet has called Bitcoin a “mirage” while others raise caution about “plenty” of fraud and get rich quick schemes in this space.

Despite privacy issues and security concerns, the iPhone X is triumphing as Apple’s best and most popular phone ever. After considering all the elements of the phone’s groundbreaking FaceID technology, you might have decided you need to get your hands, or your face, on one. Before you do, you’re going to have to do something about that “old” phone of yours. The following are essential steps you must take before trading, donating or selling your phone:

In college, you’re bound to make mistakes. It’s okay—what you learn from your mistakes helps you grow. But there are some mistakes you really want to avoid at all costs. Case in point: college scams. Falling for a college scam often comes with consequences that take much time to recover from, such as damaged credit, stolen money and the emotional toll of being victimized. The best thing you can do, in addition to studying for your classes, is to educate yourself on the most common college scams so that you can actively avoid them.