One-fifth of Americans say they have zero savings
About a fifth of Americans have no money tucked away for unexpected costs. About 21% of working Americans said they aren’t saving any money at all, Bankrate found in a survey. Among those who are saving, a majority are putting away less than 10% of their income. Over the past several decades, household savings in […]
Looking for a new job? Here’s what hiring managers want
Your greatest asset when applying for a job might be your social savvy. Four out of 5 employers polled by CareerBuilder say that soft skills, including communication abilities and critical thinking, are equal to or more important than hard skills — or specific technical abilities — when they’re hiring candidates. The employment website polled 1,021 […]
Sorry, but that $1,100 standing desk won’t make you thinner
You might want to sit down for this. Standing desks won’t make you lose weight, and they also don’t make you significantly healthier or more productive, according to a new analysis of 53 sit-stand desk studies. Dr. April Chambers, a bioengineer and assistant professor at the University of Pittsburgh, collaborated with Dr. Nancy A. Baker, […]
Are elite colleges really a ‘golden ticket’ to a successful life?
More than two dozen wealthy parents — among them high-powered CEOs and the actresses Felicity Huffman and Lori Loughlin — went to expensive and illegal lengths to secure attendance at elite colleges for their own children. The drastic measures the parents took indicate how much they coveted that symbol of success. But the federal case […]
Kia and Amazon team up to make charging EVs at home easier
You can now order the home charger and installation through Amazon. Amazon’s latest partnership with Kia could sway those weighing whether to take the plunge on an electric vehicle. Kia electric vehicle buyers can now order at-home charging units and schedule home installation through Amazon. The South Korean automaker becomes the second to partner with […]
IKEA will officially reveal its first Sonos-powered speakers next month
Unlike the connected blinds, the speaker appears to be on target. IKEA will reveal the first of its Sonos connected smart speakers at an exhibit in Milan next month. This isn’t the first we’ve seen or heard of the speaker, and we knew IKEA had plans to start selling it in the US and Europe […]
Apple’s latest iPhone ad promises privacy matters
They do remember what happened last time, right? In a follow-up to its trolly CES banner ads, Apple just debuted a new commercial that again centers the iPhone as a more privacy-conscious option than the competition. Titled “Privacy on iPhone — Private Side,” it focuses on how much we all value privacy, whether you’re a […]
Garmin’s adventure-based smartwatch line starts at $1,500
How much would you pay for a smartwatch with an engraved tachymeter? Garmin is hoping its new line of smartwatches will strike a chord with the kind of thrill seekers you might find flying planes and racing cars — and we might assume they’re expensive planes and cars, given the high asking prices. The new […]
2 Stocks to Watch Today: New York Community Bancorp, Inc. (NYCB), Helios and Matheson Analytics Inc. (HMNY)
New York Community Bancorp, Inc. (NYSE: NYCB) experienced a high price of $12.08 with a low value of $11.97 at the end of the last trading session, which followed after a gain of 0.00% and settled at $12.01 during the course of the last 24 hours for the day. Respectfully, the company now has 467.33M […]
2 Stocks to Watch Today: Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. (BBBY), DPW Holdings, Inc. (DPW)
Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. (NASDAQ: BBBY) experienced a high price of $15.68 with a low value of $15.38 at the end of the last trading session, which followed after a gain of 0.06% and settled at $15.59 during the course of the last 24 hours for the day. Respectfully, the company now has 141.89M […]