Nearly Half of Americans Don’t Expect to Live Comfortably in Retirement, But It’s Not Too Late
Your golden years are supposed to be a time for relaxation, leisure and reflection. After all, you’ve spent the last several decades hard at work, so the last thing you want to do is spend retirement worried about money. Yet for nearly half of Americans, that’s the reality they’re facing if they don’t make changes. […]
This just might be the worst tax-filing status to claim
If you and your estranged spouse are leading separate lives in separate homes, you might be thinking of filing your taxes that way, too. Most married couples residing together under the same roof would see fit to file their income taxes on one joint return. A number of couples have sought the alternative, which is […]
Is using a personal loan to pay off credit card debt a good move?
When it comes to borrowing money, not all debt is equal. A mortgage, for example, has a much lower interest rate than credit card debt. On top of that, a mortgage helps consumers purchase a necessity that can gain value over time. The same cannot often be said of credit card purchases. That’s why mortgages […]
Should a cat be your next investment adviser?
I’ve been using a powerful investment app for financial planners called The Big Picture. It’s a great tool for exploring the biggest concerns most retirees have: How much can I spend? And how long will my money last? But it has also raised an interesting possibility for people with curious pets. It suggests that our […]
Robot brain teaches machines to pick up objects they haven’t seen before
It allows robots to manipulate even objects they see for the first time. MIT’s Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL) has developed a new system that gives robots the power to pick up and handle any object, even those they haven’t seen before. Despite how smart machines have become, most factory robots still need […]
Spotify Family plan subscribers in the UK can get a free Google Home Mini
New and existing users can claim one until May 14th. Last year, Spotify gave away a free Google Home Mini speaker to US users, and this year, it’s bringing that offer to the UK. Starting today, both new and existing Premium for Family Plan subscribers can sign up to get a free device — normally […]
Plantronics rebrands as Poly to get its groove back
The new company also has plenty of new products on the way. Plantronics was close to being acquired by Logitech last year, but unfortunately that deal fell through. Now Plantronics, best known for being one of the first companies to make Bluetooth headsets, is trying to craft a new image. Together with Polycom, the teleconferencing […]
SpaceX tests heat shields that will stop its Starship from burning up
“White-hot parts reached orbital entry temp of around 1,650 Kelvin,” said Elon Musk. After successfully getting its Crew Dragon capsule to the International Space Station (ISS) and back, SpaceX has shifted focus to another huge project: the interplanetary Starship. In a tweet, Elon Musk showed off tests on the Starship’s heat shield, the part that […]
Stocks to Watch: China Mobile Limited (CHL) and Adient PLC (ADNT) in the spotlight
The price of China Mobile Limited (NYSE:CHL) went up by $0.74 now trading at $54.94. Their shares witnessed a 27.03% increase from the 52-week low price of $43.25 they recorded on 2018-07-19. Even though it is still -0.02% behind the $54.95 high touched on 2019-03-15. The last few days have been good for the stock, […]
Stocks to Watch: Vipshop Holdings Limited (VIPS) and Harmonic Inc. (HLIT) on the Marquee
The price of Vipshop Holdings Limited (NYSE:VIPS) went up by $0.18 now trading at $7.8. Their shares witnessed a 81.4% increase from the 52-week low price of $4.3 they recorded on 2018-10-30. Even though it is still -143.46% behind the $18.99 high touched on 2018-03-21. The last few days have been good for the stock, […]