Top Tax Benefits of Home Ownership
Your home isn’t just your castle; it is also a source of tax deductions. Yet, every year, Americans let these potential tax deductions pass by, not realizing how to take advantage of them. Complicating matters, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 has made major changes to the tax breaks that every homeowner should […]
Not too late to make personal finance resolutions
Here’s something we haven’t heard in a long time: whispers of a looming recession. And those in the know think it could start in 2019. We agree. While the economy seems to be powering ahead, there are troubling signs for the vast majority of Americans: More than 75 percent are living paycheck to paycheck, and […]
Love and Money: 8 Signs You’re Financially Compatible
Determine if your partner shares your financial values. While kindness, intelligence, humor and shared interests are crucial attributes single people often look for in a partner, taking stock of whether you’re financially compatible can help you build the foundation of a healthy relationship. With study after study showing that disagreements on important money matters can lead to […]
Personal finance: The truth about becoming an American millionaire
The American dream Opens a New Window. is alive and well, and Americans who aspire to build wealth and become rich may be surprised to know they don’t need a flashy job Opens a New Window. or come from an affluent family to build a fortune. The truth is, eight out of 10 millionaires reach […]
Audi adds Q7 SUV to its Silvercar on-demand rental service
Audi adds Q7 SUV to its Silvercar on-demand rental service Audi is hoping to attract families and groups of travelers to its Silvercar service, through which you can reserve and unlock cars with your phone, by adding its Q7 to the fleet. You can now reserve the SUV in Denver, Fort Lauderdale, Los Angeles, Miami, […]
LG sale slashes OLED TV prices by up to $1,000
The Super Bowl promo gives you last year’s sets starting at $1,500. It’s that special time of year for TV makers — that is, the desperate scramble to sell TVs to Super Bowl viewers looking for an upgrade. And LG is determined to capitalize on that football fandom. The company has launched a sale that […]
Nike’s Adapt BB is an app-controlled, self-lacing basketball shoe
An app lets you adjust how it fits around your foot, change its LED colors and more. We knew they were coming, but Nike has officially introduced its first self-lacing basketball shoes, the Adapt BB. These new sneakers are designed to provide a “truly customized fit for every basketball player,” according to the company, thanks […]
Apple has its own smart battery cases for iPhone XS and XR
And this time, there’s no odd lump. Yes, the rumors and leaks were true — Apple has a new battery case after a lengthy absence, and it appears to have learned a few lessons in the process. The Smart Battery Case for iPhone XS, XS Max and XR extends your handset’s battery to as much […]
Pound rises after ‘meaningful’ Brexit vote
The pound has risen after MPs voted to reject Theresa May’s Brexit deal by 230 votes. The vote opens up a range of outcomes, including no deal, a renegotiation of Mrs May’s deal, or a second referendum. Sterling rose 0.05% to $1.287 after declines of more than 1% earlier in the day. The currency slumped 7% […]
Gold eases on stronger equities, dollar
Gold eased on Tuesday as the dollar rose and stock markets climbed, but further losses were capped by concerns over slowing economic growth and prospects of a pause in U.S. interest rate hikes. Spot gold fell 0.25 percent to $1,288.45 per ounce by 2:10 p.m. EST. U.S. gold futures settled $2.90 lower to $1,288.40. “With […]