Create a Personal Finance Balance Sheet to See Where You Stand
If you’re planning a financial overhaul in 2019, one of the first things you need to do is figure out where you stand. And as advised by Kiplinger, one of the easiest ways to do that—and potentially discover possible cracks in your foundation in the process—is to create a balance sheet. “Make a list of all […]
Is your retirement on hold because of the stock market? What to do now
Because of stock market volatility — and likely the start of a downturn — Jeff Janus, a 59-year-old word processor in Chicago, won’t be able to retire when he hoped. Janus was planning to retire soon. His goal was to do so when his 401(k) plan reached $1 million, and he was close, until October. […]
Turning 65 in 2019? 3 Things You Need to Know
Age 65 is a major milestone, and one worth celebrating. If you’re turning 65 in the coming year, here are a few important things to be aware of. 1. You can enroll in Medicare — but doing so might not make sense Medicare eligibility kicks in at age 65, and your initial enrollment period begins three […]
The Best Performing Fidelity Funds for Retirement
These are the best Fidelity funds by performance for your Fidelity 401(k). Fidelity Investments is a powerhouse in retirement planning. Investors put $6.8 trillion in Fidelity 401(k)s, or more than Japan’s $5.4 trillion gross domestic product. Although stock funds are usually your best bet for high returns, investing entirely in stock may not be the […]
Samsung’s space-saving monitor can be pushed flat against the wall
The company also has new curved and gaming displays for CES. Samsung will be showing off three new monitors at CES — one aimed at saving space, another for gamers and a curved monitor geared towards content creators. The first is Samsung’s Space Monitor, which comes with a fully-integrated arm that can attach to the […]
Xiaomi might build a three-panel foldable phone
Everything Samsung can do, Xiaomi thinks it can do better. Don’t look now, but Samsung’s foldable phone might already be old hat. Reputable leaker Evan Blass has shared a video of what’s believed to be a three-panel folding phone from Xiaomi. The dimly-lit clip shows precious little beyond the display, but it’s clearly the centerpiece. […]
Klipsch’s true wireless earbuds charge in a Zippo-like case
The company is showcasing a range of audio gear at CES. Klipsch will showcase a range of audio gear at CES, including true wireless earbuds that charge in a case more stylish than most. At $199, the T5 True Wireless set will cost you $40 more than AirPods, though the charging case certainly catches the […]
Toyota’s latest self-driving test car is smarter than ever
Its ‘compute box’ is small enough to mount against the car’s back seat. We got a look at Toyota’s first self-driving research vehicle way back during CES 2013, and now the company will introduce the updated P4 platform at CES 2019. It upgrades on the second and third generation cars with the introduction of Lexus’ […]
Gold posts back-to-back gains as stock market declines
Silver prices pivot higher after ADP report Gold futures on Thursday climbed a second straight session to their highest finish in more than six months as U.S. stocks saw a sharp pullback and the dollar softened. “Obviously, the concerning news from Apple sales in China has created an additional wave of equity market selling, and […]
Bitcoin prices fall, but action is tilting more bullish, says analyst
Ether overtakes XRP to regain title of second-largest cryptocurrency Most major cryptocurrencies are trading lower Thursday, undoing gains made in Wednesday’s session. Bitcoin, BTCUSD, +0.28% the world’s largest digital currency, was last changing hands at $3,841.00, down 2.3% since Wednesday at 5 p.m. Eastern Time on the Kraken crypto exchange. Despite Thursday’s decline, the value […]