Can technology replace real estate agents in UAE?
The vast majority of people still like the touch and feel of real estate once it’s ready Technologies such as virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), mixed reality and Artificial Intelligence (AI) are set to change how properties will be marketed in the UAE. They are also expected to transform the house hunting experience. Buyers […]
Nova Scotia RCMP display their collision analysis technology
RCMP CARS Division show off their Robotic Total Stations used to survey the scene of an accident. The Nova Scotia RCMP held an open event Tuesday morning demonstrating their Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Services, or CARS. Acting “H” Division “CARS” Manager Cpl. Corey Ford says the software is unique to the region. Nova Scotia is […]
S. Korea showcases technology for operating fish farms
SEOUL, Oct. 31 – South Korea’s oceans ministry on Wednesday unveiled the latest technologies that can be used to manage fish farms effectively. A demonstration of a new system was held at a mullet fish farm in the southern county of Hadong, South Gyeongsang Province earlier in the day. The system, which adopts the latest […]
Wearable health technology set to take off as a Apple joins the Fray
Announcements from Apple are eagerly anticipated. After all, this is the company that revolutionized whole industries with its phones, music devices and tablets. With so many blockbuster tech innovations under its belt, it’s remarkable that the product most deserving of the limelight at the most recent launch was a humble watch. Or not so humble. […]
Baby boomers less ready to retire than prior generations
As baby boomers steadily advance into retirement, how are they doing in terms of saving for it compared to previous generations of retirees? In a phrase, not so well. Boomers have accumulated less household wealth and carry more debt relative to those who’ve come before them, according to the Sightlines report recently released by the Stanford Center […]
Changes in credit scores could boost borrowing
Anyone who has ever taken out a loan knows the critical role that credit scores play. But if you haven’t had time to build up a strong score or have not utilized much credit in the past, you may be locked out of the market when it comes time to borrow. If so, there’s good […]
4 Investment Tips for Busy People
Investing is one of the best ways to increase your wealth, but there are a lot of misconceptions about it that keep people from giving it a chance. One of these is that investing takes a lot of time, which many in today’s fast-paced society can’t spare. While becoming an active trader does require a […]
How to Use Retirement Accounts to Reduce Your 2018 Tax Bill
RETIREMENT SAVERS CAN reduce their 2018 income tax bill by contributing to a 401(k) plan or individual retirement account. Retirees can also decrease their income tax due if they are willing to donate part of their IRA required distribution to charity. Here’s how traditional retirement accounts can be used to control how much income tax […]
Stocks rally to close higher after Monday’s big reversal
Dow component Coca-Cola gains after topping earnings expectations; Pfizer disappoints on results Stocks closed higher Tuesday as President Donald Trump signaled that the U.S. is ready to reach a deal to ease trade tensions with China, giving the market some much-needed relief. However, trading was volatile with the indexes choppy a day after the Dow […]
Starbucks earnings: Non-loyalty members could give U.S. sales a boost
Fourth-quarter same-store sales may be lackluster, but analysts are bullish about Starbucks in 2019 Starbucks Corp. is scheduled to report fourth-quarter earnings after the closing bell on Thursday, and UBS analysts will eying same-store sales for the U.S. to see whether they’ve risen back to the 3% mark. The FactSet consensus is for 2.9% growth […]