GOP senators introduce bill to end pensions for retiring lawmakers
Republican Sens. Rick Scott (Fla.) and Mike Braun (Ind.) introduced a bill on Tuesday to end taxpayer-funded pensions for members of Congress. “When Congress failed to do their job and created the longest government shutdown in history, hardworking Americans were forced to go without pay while members of Congress were still collecting paychecks. That is […]
Americans expected to spend a record $20.7 billion on Valentine’s Day. Here are 5 unexpected ways to save (and earn) extra cash instead
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and it rarely comes cheap. Consumers are expected to spend $20.7 billion this year, according to the National Retail Federation. That’s about $161.96 per consumer, a six percent increase over last year’s $19.6 billion. For some, Valentine’s Day is the holiday for love. For businesses, it’s an opportunity to […]
Want to retire early? Tanja Hester went from freewheeling spender to financial independence, and says it’s simpler than you think
When Tanja Hester retired a little over a year ago at age 38, she was considered a personal finance icon to many: She and her husband, Mark, 41, had managed to save enough to live on for the rest of their lives. But she wasn’t always good with money. When Hester was starting out, she […]
How Long Should You Keep Your Tax Records?
In the immortal words of Reverend Lovejoy, “short answer, yes with an if. Long answer, no with a but.” This is going to be one of those articles. How long should you keep your tax records? Forever. That’s the safe answer. Never throw out a 1040 and you’ll be just fine. Your additional records, such […]
California backs down on high-speed LA-to-SF rail plan
The state wants to keep its finances in check. There were concerns about the logistics of California’s planned high-speed rail system even as construction began, and those practical realities are finally hitting home. Governor Gavin Newsom said he plans to scale back the rail system, building just the Central Valley segment rather than the full […]
One in six American adults now wear a computer on their wrist
LTE smartwatches may have been the tipping point. The days of smartwatches as niche devices might be over, at least in the US. The NPD Group estimated that smartwatch sales jumped 61 percent in the 12-month span ending in November 2018. That’s no mean feat when some companies scaled back their efforts or quit the […]
FAA will require drones to display registration numbers externally
You have until February 23rd to mark the number on the outside of your drone. Drone owners will soon need to display their device’s registration numbers on the outside of the craft, the Federal Aviation Administration has declared. The agency, which last month proposed looser restrictions on drone night flights, posted the rule on a […]
Waze adds Siri Shortcuts to its iOS app
You can set up shortcuts for drives to work, home and your favorite spots. Waze is playing even more nicely with Apple after it enabled CarPlay support back in September. The latest version of its iOS app lets you use Siri Shortcuts to find your way to a destination. You’ll be able to set up […]
Two Stocks To Watch For Long-Term Investors: Targa Resources Corp. (TRGP), Synovus Financial Corp. (SNV)
Targa Resources Corp. (NYSE: TRGP) experienced a high price of $42.54 with a low value of $41.8 at the end of the last trading session, which followed after a loss of -0.40% and settled at $42.50 during the course of the last 24 hours for the day. Respectfully, the company now has 229.55M shares after […]
2 Stocks to Watch Today: Parsley Energy, Inc. (PE), EQT Corporation (EQT)
Parsley Energy, Inc. (NYSE: PE) experienced a high price of $18.125 with a low value of $17.38 at the end of the last trading session, which followed after a gain of 2.27% and settled at $18.04 during the course of the last 24 hours for the day. Respectfully, the company now has 320.91M shares after […]