Vawn Himmelsbach

Toronto

Writer at Freelance

Contributor at Money Canada

Journalist, tech blogger, travel writer & globe-trotting adventurer

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‘They don’t even read it’: This woman’s had heaps of insurance claims denied - now she uses AI for appeals

4 days ago | ca.news.yahoo.com | Vawn Himmelsbach

‘They don’t even read it’: This woman’s had heaps of insurance claims denied — now she uses AI for appealsThis woman had countless health insurance claims denied for her caudal regression syndrome — but now there's 1 cheat code to file appeals. Can it work? Remi Lee was born with “medical stuff.” She has caudal regression syndrome, a condition that affects the development of the lower part of a child’s body. It affects one to two out of every 100,000 newborns worldwide.
California wildfire victims turn to ‘radical’ building technique in effort to ‘beat nature at its own game’

5 days ago | ca.news.yahoo.com | Vawn Himmelsbach

California wildfire victims turn to ‘radical’ building technique in effort to ‘beat nature at its own game’From ashes to adobe: California wildfire victims turn to ‘radical’ building technique using ‘SuperAdobe’ — consisting of sandbags, dirt and barbed wire — to ‘beat nature at its own game’In the wake of destruction from the January wildfires, some residents in Greater Los Angeles are looking to build back better. And, for some, that means turning to the past for future solutions.
From ashes to adobe: California wildfire victims turn to ‘radical’ building technique using ‘SuperAdobe’ — consisting of sandbags, dirt and barbed wire — to ‘beat nature at its own game’

6 days ago | moneywise.com | Vawn Himmelsbach

What’s so super about SuperAdobe During the Eaton fire, Snortland watched her home burn on TV. Now she’s ready to rebuild — literally using the dirt on her property. It’s why she came to an open house by CalEarth, a nonprofit founded by an Iranian architect who developed SuperAdobe based on traditional adobe architecture from his home in Iran. Bridget Butler, executive director of the CalEarth Institute, told KCAL News that every CalEarth open house has been sold out since the fires.
Montana farmers fight Trump’s ‘random’ tariffs - calling for ‘stability and accountability’ in US trade policy

6 days ago | ca.news.yahoo.com | Vawn Himmelsbach

Montana farmers fight Trump’s ‘random’ tariffs — calling for ‘stability and accountability’ in US trade policyMontana farmers — left in limbo as Trump’s ‘random’ tariffs threaten their livelihood — fight back, throwing support behind bill to ‘bring stability and accountability’ to US trade policyA 25% tariff on Canadian imports has left Montana farmers in limbo and worried about their livelihoods, given Canada is Montana’s largest trading partner.
My partner of 2 years is drowning in $80K credit card debt and kept it a secret from me — now he wants to move in with his parents while he pays it off. We’re in our 30s. What should I do?

1 week ago | moneywise.com | Vawn Himmelsbach

TRENDING 1,936views this week Should you build a future with him? While your partner needs to come up with a debt repayment plan (more on that later), you also need to ask yourself some important questions.
Texas police recover 4 stolen trucks linked to VIN cloning ring - what crimes like these mean for your wallet

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Vawn Himmelsbach

Police in Hays County, Texas recently recovered four stolen GMC Denali trucks traced back to Houston valued at more than $220,000. On each of the trucks, the vehicle identification number (VIN) had been “cloned” to dupe unsuspecting buyers. The vehicles were located after an investigation by the Hays County Sheriff’s Auto Theft Unit and other law enforcement agencies — thanks to tips from the Hays County Tax Assessor’s office about suspicious vehicle titles, according to Click2Houston.
Texas police recover 4 stolen GMC trucks from Houston worth $220K linked to VIN cloning ring — what crimes like these can mean for your wallet down the road

1 week ago | moneywise.com | Vawn Himmelsbach

Buying used? Look for red flags In 2024, more than 850,000 vehicles were stolen in the U.S., costing car owners around $8 billion, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Vehicle theft can lead to significant financial losses, including the cost of replacing a car and a higher insurance rate over the long term. But it’s not just car owners who pay the price. Buyers of used vehicles are also at risk.
Tesla-powered homes promise to keep the lights on in outage-prone Houston- but it comes with cons, too

1 week ago | finance.yahoo.com | Vawn Himmelsbach

A new development of 11 three-story detached townhomes in Houston holds the promise of energy self-sufficiency in a city where power can be unreliable. Each three-bedroom home is equipped with Tesla solar roofs and batteries. It’s the first of its kind in the U.S. — and the builder is promising that “if the power ever goes out in Houston, for whatever reason, they’ve got you covered,” according to KHOU 11 reporter Ron Treviño. Texas is the only state that isn’t part of the national power grid.
Older Americans Got Fleeced Online Last Year, FBI Says, Losing an Average $83,000 to Scams. Here’s How To Learn From Their Mistakes

1 week ago | moneywise.com | Vawn Himmelsbach

Why older Americans are being targeted Older Americans tend to become less financially literate and digitally savvy as they age, making them a prime target for cybercriminals. If they’ve been widowed, they may be lonely and more prone to romance or confidence scams. This older demographic reported about 147,000 cybercrimes in 2024, which is a 46% increase from 2023. Not only do they represent a significant portion of those lodging complaints, but they’re also losing more money than average.
‘They’ve Got You Covered’: In Outage-Prone Houston, Tesla-Powered Homes Promise To Keep the Lights On - but There Are Pros and Cons to This New Technology | Moneywise

1 week ago | moneywise.com | Vawn Himmelsbach

How solar homes are tackling power outages The Oaks of Shady Acres offers energy self-sufficiency with Tesla solar shingles. These solar shingles work with Tesla’s Powerwall home battery storage to make the homes self-sufficient. The homes also come with electric vehicle chargers. “Residents benefit from free, clean energy while also profiting from surplus power sold back to the grid,” said a sponsored article about the project. As of late last month, five homes were still up for sale.

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