Do you know your net worth?
What’s your net worth? Even if you don’t fly on private jets or play polo, this simple equation is an important tool that says a lot about your financial health. Still, most people don’t bother to calculate it. That’s a mistake. “It’s the first snapshot into an overall look at your finances,” said Michael LaRiviere, […]
Insights on the newest trends for your money
Technology has inspired new ways for investors to manage their finances — often with added convenience and efficiency. Yet anything new comes with a degree of risk. Here is an introduction to four new money trends, including what each one is designed to do and some considerations before you decide whether to incorporate them into […]
3 Investing Myths You Shouldn’t Believe
Investing can be a daunting prospect, whether you’re first starting out or have been doing it for years. The truth is that there’s a lot of misinformation out there about investing, but if you manage to steer clear of it, you’ll have an easier time putting your money to work for you. With that in mind, here […]
How Do You Decide Between Comparable Job Offers?
With unemployment near record lows and companies scrambling for talent, people who have never been in high demand in the workplace may find themselves with multiple job offers. Being showered with offer letters has long been par for the course when it comes to top tech execs, sales leaders, and star athletes, but now average […]
Uber is hiring robotics teams to work on bikes and scooters
Will your two-wheeled ride park itself? Uber is only gradually resuming its self-driving car program, but it’s already thinking about expanding that technology to its two-wheeled services. The Telegraph has discovered that Uber is hiring for a “micromobility robotics” team that would bring “sensing and robotics technologies” to shared bikes and scooters. While the exact […]
Hitman convicted thanks to fitness watch location data
The killer gave away scouting missions through technological carelessness. An alleged hitman has learned hard lessons about the the value of GPS data on fitness watches. A Liverpool jury has found Mark Fellows guilty of the 2015 murder of mob boss Paul Massey in part thanks to location info from the accused’s Garmin Forerunner. An […]
Ducati confirms plans for an electric motorcycle
It’s a logical step for a company dabbling in two-wheel EVs. Ducati has hinted at a desire to make electric motorcycles before, but it’s committing in a more substantial way. Company chief Claudio Domenicali told guests at a Spanish event that the “future is electric” and the company was “not far from starting production” on […]
Chevy made a full-size Silverado truck out of Lego bricks
Just don’t expect to haul full-size bricks with it. Hey, Bugatti, you’re not the only one who can fashion a full-size car out of toy bricks as a publicity stunt. Chevy has enlisted the help of students from Oxford Community School and Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary to create a one-for-one rendition of its 2019 Silverado […]
Americans Take Stock of Shutdown’s Everyday Effects
The federal government shutdown is rippling into everyday life even for people who don’t usually think their lives are closely tied to Washington. You and your loved ones aren’t federal employees or contractors, and you don’t live in a setting or have a job closely tied to government programs. So what does the government shutdown […]
Rising TSA Sickouts, Winter Storm Combine for U.S. Travel Mess
A one-two punch of bad weather and longer airport security lines mean it’ll continue to be a miserable weekend for many travelers in the U.S. A blizzard that the National Weather Service says is shifting from the Midwest into the Northeast may leave up to two feet of snow. Strong gusty winds and bitter cold […]