How to Dodge a Market Dip That Threatens Your Retirement
The recent volatility in the stock market can make older investors feel vulnerable. Here are some strategies to make sure your money lasts as long as you do. You’ve heard it before: When the markets become erratic, or seem poised for a prolonged downturn, the best thing you can do is nothing at all. But […]
A Foolish Take: How Much Did Social Security Go Up?
Living on a fixed income is difficult, but for millions of people on Social Security, the monthly benefits they get make up the vast majority of the money coming in during retirement. Fortunately, during most years, Social Security payments go up modestly to make up for increases in living costs. However, even those regular boosts aren’t […]
You can save more toward retirement in 2019. Here’s how to make the most of it
If you haven’t made retirement savings a priority, now is a great time to start catching up. That’s because retirement plan contribution limits have been pushed higher for 2019. The IRS has increased the amount employees can sock away in their 401(k) plans in 2019 to $19,000. That’s up from $18,500 in 2018. That limit […]
Want to Max Out Your IRA in 2019? Here’s How Much to Save From Each Paycheck
Millions of Americans want to do a better job of saving for retirement. An individual retirement account, or IRA, can be a great way to not only build a retirement nest egg, but to save money on your taxes as well. Contributing the maximum allowable amount to your IRA in 2019 would be a great […]
Sony’s ‘super-large’ 8K TVs are coming home this year
Sony’s ‘super-large’ 8K TVs are coming home this year This year at CES Sony is one of the TV makers jumping into 8K with two “super-large” Z9G displays that are big enough, at 98- and 85-inches, to make use of the format’s 33-million pixel resolution. According to Sony, these screens have “completely new” full array […]
Nikon’s video-centric Z6 camera now comes in a ‘Filmmaker’s Kit’
It also unveiled an ultra-wide 14-30mm f/4 zoom for the Z-Mount. Thanks to its true full-frame super-sampled 4K and 10-bit external video output, Nikon’s Z6 is now possibly the best full-frame mirrorless camera for video. To help you better harness that power, the company has introduced a “Filmmaker’s Kit” for the Z6, much as it […]
Sony adds Alexa to its stellar WH-1000XM3 headphones
Even the older WH-1000XM2 and WI-1000X will receive the update. Sony’s WH-1000XM3 are the best noise-cancelling headphones you can buy, and at CES 2019, the company is adding another handy feature to the spec list. Amazon’s Alexa will soon be available built-in on the headphones via an update through Sony’s Headphone Connect app. This means […]
Netgear jumps into 5G with AT&T-compatible mobile hotspot
Netgear is focused on the future of connectivity at CES 2019 with new products it believes can keep you online at home and on the go. The California-based networking company is showing off two new additions to its Orbi mesh router family designed to bring internet to the regions of your home that have been dead zones and the […]
Stocks Gain as Powell, China Policy Soothe Nerves: Markets Wrap
Sign up for China Rising, a new weekly dispatch on where China stands now and where it’s going next. Stocks across Asia kicked off the week with strong gains after soothing Federal Reserve comments and an easing of monetary policy in China stoked a renewed appetite for risk assets. The dollar fell to the lowest […]
5 Stocks To Watch For January 7, 2019
Some of the stocks that may grab investor focus today are: KKR & Co Inc (NYSE: KKR) entered into a loan agreement with Aimmune Therapeutics Inc (NASDAQ: AIMT) for $170 million to fund AR101 commercialization and pipeline advancement. KKR shares gained 6.95 percent to close at $20.00 on Friday, while Aimmune Therapeutics shares dropped 2.97 percent to $23.55 in the […]