3 Reasons to Retire as Early as You Can
The early bird gets the worm — advice that might seem pointless to early retirees (unless they plan to go fishing). But they do get more time to enjoy hobbies, travel, or any other activity they didn’t have time for while working. Here’s a closer look at that reason — and two others — to […]
Your retirement savings go furthest in this state, analysis says
If you are looking to get the best bang for your retirement bucks, a new analysis suggests looking south. Mississippi, long considered one of the poorest states in the U.S., is actually the best state to stretch retirement funds, according to new data released by GOBankingRates. A “comfortable” retirement in The Magnolia State costs around […]
3 Tax Tips for 2019 — and Beyond
Taxes get most people’s attention only during tax season, but they affect you all year long. It’s not just money coming out of each paycheck. The decisions you’re making today can affect the size of your tax bill next spring. With careful planning, you can bring that bill down and keep more of your own money. […]
Americans ‘need a wake-up call’ when it comes to their finances
As Americans face increasing amounts of debt, their ability to retire comfortably is coming more into question. “People aren’t feeling the squeeze,” financial expert Chris Hogan said on Yahoo Finance’s On the Move (video above). “Our research has shown that 78% of people are living paycheck to paycheck. That means if one check doesn’t show […]
Parents may be able to spot ear infections with a paper cone and an app
It uses a smartphone and a paper funnel to detect fluid buildup. Researchers are working on a smartphone app that could help diagnose ear infections. As NPR reports, the app uses the phone’s microphone, its speaker and a small paper cone. In its current form, the app sends short, sound pulses through a funnel and […]
Major voting machine maker backs away from paperless models
It’s a sharp reversal for a company that has fought paper for years. Voting machine security is still a sore point, but at least some vendors are starting to change their tune. ES&S chief Tom Burt has declared that his company will “no longer sell” paperless voting machines as the “primary” voting device for a […]
United Technologies and Raytheon are merging in an aerospace mega-deal
United Technologies and Raytheon are joining forces to create an aerospace and defense powerhouse. It is one of the biggest corporate mergers of 2019. The two companies announced Sunday that they have agreed to combine in an all-stock deal they termed a “merger of equals.” The new company would have annual revenue of about $74 […]
Mazda will offer an EV in 2020
You can also expect plug-in hybrids by 2022. Mazda is ready to jump into electric cars in earnest after years of sitting on the sidelines. CEO Akira Marumoto told Automotive News Europe in an interview that his company will introduce an EV in 2020. And no, this won’t be the result of its partnership with […]
Stocks to Watch: Parkland Fuel Corporation (TSX:PKI) Down -1.15%
At close of market on Friday, Parkland Fuel Corporation (TSX:PKI) stock finished trading at -1.15%, bringing the stock price to $42.20 on the Toronto Stock Exchange. The stock price saw a low of $41.97 and a high of $42.96. The company’s stock was traded 2,252 times with a total of 315,309 shares traded. Parkland Fuel […]
Stocks to Watch: Silvercorp Metals Inc. (TSX:SVM) Up +1.67%
At close of market on Friday, Silvercorp Metals Inc. (TSX:SVM) stock finished trading at +1.67%, bringing the stock price to $3.05 on the Toronto Stock Exchange. The stock price saw a low of $3.02 and a high of $3.09. The company’s stock was traded 564 times with a total of 167,560 shares traded. Silvercorp Metals […]