33% of Americans Are Clueless About Their Personal Finances
How well are you doing financially? Are you in a relatively secure spot, or are you one unplanned bill away from a pile of debt? Knowing where you stand, financially speaking, is important no matter your age. But roughly one-third of Americans don’t have an accurate handle on their finances, according to new data from […]
3 Reasons to Claim Social Security as Early as Possible
Though your Social Security benefits are calculated based on your highest 35 years of earnings, the age at which you first file for them will dictate your ultimate monthly payout. Eligible recipients actually get an eight-year window to claim benefits that begins at 62 and ends at 70. (Technically, you’re not required to file for […]
Learn to use your money wisely with The Personal Finance Collection bundle
When it comes to setting a personal budget, you can’t afford to take any shortcuts – every penny matters. Your bills, retirement, and all other responsibilities are relying on you to effectively manage your credit. But for many, that’s easier said than done. And since commissioning your own financial advisor isn’t the most affordable solution, […]
The huge money mistake most millennials make
A majority of millennials treat their retirement accounts like a piggybank. According to ETrade, more than a third of millennials make withdrawals from their 401(k) plans – and they use the money for a purchase, vacation or other personal expense. “That’s a very high percentage,” said Gregg Murset, a certified financial planner and CEO of […]
How America could lose the quantum-computing race
There’s an arms race underway to develop the next generation of computers—known as “quantum” computers—and there’s no guarantee that the United States is going to win. It’s a positive sign that Congress is taking initial steps on legislation to accelerate development of this technology. The House and Senate are poised to consider the National Quantum […]
First particle tracks seen in prototype for international neutrino experiment
The largest liquid-argon neutrino detector in the world has just recorded its first particle tracks, signaling the start of a new chapter in the story of the international Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment (DUNE). DUNE’s scientific mission is dedicated to unlocking the mysteries of neutrinos, the most abundant (and most mysterious) matter particles in the universe. […]
Lutheran Hospital returning to normal after computer virus attack
Lutheran Hospital is returning to normal and off diversion after a computer virus attack Tuesday, according to Public Relations Supervisor Geoff Thomas. The Lutheran Health Network IT staff stopped the virus this afternoon. As a precaution, all phones and computers were “taken down.” The virus attack forced Lutheran Hospital to cancel remaining elective cases for […]
Cloud computing: Here comes a major tipping point
The shift to cloud computing continues to gain momentum, with nearly half of application spending going on-demand within the next four years. Across key areas of enterprise technology investment — including system infrastructure and software, application software and business process outsourcing — 19 percent of spending currently goes on cloud services. According to tech analyst […]
Shorting cannabis stocks is getting costly
Betting against cannabis stocks has come with large losses and big fees this summer. A case in point: Aurora Cannabis. Short sellers, investors who profit when a stock price falls, have poured into the Canadian cannabis company’s stock since the start of August. The number of shares shorted rose 76 percent over that period. Their […]
Nasdaq Shows Bullish Move, These Growth Stocks Jam; Is It Time To Sell Spotify?
The Nasdaq led Wall Street higher as top-rated entertainment companies Roku, Netflix, and Apple all painted bullish strokes on a healthy rebound in stocks today. Transport and energy firms also led the upside. Meanwhile, the yield on the benchmark U.S. Treasury 10-year bond jumped 5 basis points to 3.04%, the highest in nearly three months. […]