Two-thirds of Colorado voters anxious about retirement
About two-thirds of Colorado registered voters age 25 to 64 describe feeling anxious about having enough money to live on in retirement, and more than half estimate they are behind schedule in their retirement savings, according to a survey from AARP. Those personal concerns are translating into support by a high margin, 70 percent, for […]
3 Pieces of Retirement Advice You Shouldn’t Listen To
Retirement is a major milestone, and one that involves a lot of planning. As such, it’s natural that you’d want to seek out advice before leaving the workforce and embarking on a new life chapter. That said, there’s a lot of outdated guidance on the internet when it comes to retirement, and following the wrong […]
Americans Know They’re Not Ready for Retirement. But It’s Worse Than They Think.
The average American is vastly underestimating what they will need in retirement, but they don’t know it, according to a new survey. Natixis Investment Managers surveyed 1,000 American workers with access to a company-sponsored defined contribution plan. The research spanned three generations: Baby Boomers, Gen X, and millennials. The survey found that two-thirds of those […]
Self-Employed Workers Are Falling Behind on Retirement Savings: Here’s How to Fix That
In some respects, self-employed workers have a sweet deal. They can work when and where they want, doing what they love. But when it comes to saving for retirement, these workers struggle more than those with a 9-to-5 job. Just 56% of independent workers said they were actively saving for retirement, compared to 72% of […]
Amazon’s earbuds are a shot at Google, not Apple
It could help Alexa gain a foothold on smartphones. Late Thursday, Bloomberg reported that Amazon could be working on a pair of wireless earbuds, similar to Apple’s AirPods. Just as the latest AirPods offer hands-free access to Siri, the rumored Amazon pair will also likely work with Alexa. They’ll also apparently have gesture controls and come in a […]
UK investigates Microsoft, Nintendo, Sony over game service practices
Regulators are concerned these online services are unfair to gamers. Do you feel that game console giants hold you over a barrel by making you subscribe to a service to play online? You might have an ally in your corner. The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority is investigating Microsoft, Nintendo and Sony to see if […]
Google’s lower-cost Pixel 3a phones surface on official sites
They might be just around the corner. Google’s first mid-range Pixel phones may be close at hand — at least, if Google itself is any indication. Both the company’s store and the Google Play Developer Console’s device catalog (which helps app developers allow or restrict device access) have made references to the Pixel 3a phone […]
Get an up-close look at SpaceX’s latest Starhopper test
These short jolts test out Raptor engines designed for the upcoming Starship. Now that SpaceX started test firings and short “hop” tests on the launch pad at its Boca Chica, Texas site, it’s apparently comfortable enough to show off the results. Tonight Elon Musk — apparently unbothered by an internal investigation or ongoing wrangling with […]
Stock Watch: Checking in on Shares of Tesco PLC (OTCMKTS:TSCDY)
Tesco PLC (OTCMKTS:TSCDY) has been making waves when its stock price touched $9.245 following the most recent close. The stock is traded on OTC in the Retail-Wholesale sector and Retail – Supermarkets industry. The mathematical calculation that represents the degree of change over time is known as “percentage change”. In finance, it serves many purposes, […]
Stock Watch: Checking in on Shares of Bridgestone Corp. (OTCMKTS:BRDCY)
Investors have been buzzing over shares of Bridgestone Corp. (OTCMKTS:BRDCY) as its price hit $19.87 at the end of the most recent trading day. The stock is traded on OTC in the Auto-Tires-Trucks sector and Rubber – Tires industry. Average Volume is the amount of securities traded in a day on average over a specific […]