Those slow leaks are sneaky because the oil burns off on the hot manifold or gets flung around while you drive, so nothing ever hits your driveway. Check the back of the engine and around the valve cover for dark greasy buildup, that's usually where it hides. Also pull your spark plugs, if one looks oily you found your leak.

That cheap fix probably helps more than any fancy kettle or gooseneck setup ever could. Weighing the beans too, not just the water, means you get the same cup every single time instead of guessing and hoping.

Put every subscription you have on a sticky note on your fridge and check it the first of every month. I got hit by the same thing last year, a $15 streaming charge I forgot about because it came out of PayPal and not my bank card. Go through your statements for the last two months and highlight anything that repeats, then cancel or move it to a card you actually watch. I also set phone reminders for the days my auto-ships hit so nothing sneaks past me anymore.