How Much Can You Contribute to the Thrift Savings Plan for 2019?
Employees of the federal government and members of the military can save hundreds of dollars more for retirement this year thanks to an increase in the contribution limits for the Thrift Savings Plan. 2019 Thrift Savings Plan Contribution Limits The maximum amount you can contribute to a TSP account for this year is $19,000, an […]
Here’s What the Average Worker Has Saved in a 401(k)
When it comes to saving for retirement, everyone’s situation is different. While one person may be able to survive on a couple of hundred thousand dollars over several decades, another person may need well over a million dollars just to make ends meet throughout retirement. For that reason, comparing your 401(k) balance to someone else’s […]
Here’s what investors would do to never have to manage their personal finances again
What would you be willing to do if you never had to manage your personal finances again? A new survey from Merrill Edge posed that question to 1,000 investors with up to $250,000 in investible assets. And some of the answers are surprising. Topping that list was giving up all social media platforms for good, […]
This big bank is eliminating all fees on checking and savings accounts
Discover is doing away with fees of any kind on its checking, savings, money market and certificate of deposit accounts. The move would be a first for a large bank and comes as smaller online fintechs offer no-fee options and high-yield savings to woo younger and more price-conscious Americans. Going forward, Discover won’t charge fees […]
FCC task force will help connect farms and ranches
The Precision Ag Connectivity Task Force will work with the USDA on policy recommendations. Today, the FCC announced a task force meant to support the deployment of broadband across unserved farms and ranches. The Precision Ag Connectivity Task Force will work with the US Department of Agriculture and public and private sector stakeholders. It will […]
New York set to legalize e-scooters and e-bikes
But Manhattan won’t have a permitted e-scooter program for now. New York lawmakers look set to legalize electric scooter and bike sharing services throughout the state. A vote on a Senate bill is likely to take place Wednesday, just before the end of the legislative session. Since Governor Andrew Cuomo seems to support the legalization […]
Apple TV beta tests iOS-like picture-in-picture
The feature is available in tvOS 13 beta 2. The latest beta version of Apple’s upcoming tvOS 13 has an unexpected surprise. The company is introducing support for a picture-in-picture mode that allows you to browse while continuing to watch a video. The feature, available in tvOS 13 beta 2, was not previously announced by […]
Microsoft’s To-Do app is now available for Mac
Mac users can sync To-Do with Outlook or work offline. Microsoft has released To-Do for Mac, finally giving Apple users access to the task management tool on their desktops. The Mac app will allow users to work offline, view their upcoming tasks under “My Day,” share to-do lists with friends and colleagues and see flagged […]
KeyCorp (NYSE: KEY): Hot Stock’s Watch List
Intraday Trading of KeyCorp: If one intends to pursue a career as a trader, then one must understand and choose between two basic categories of trading i.e. day trading vs swing trading. Nevertheless, the eventual aim in the case of a day trader or a swing trader remains the same which is to generate profits. However, […]
Gran Tierra Energy Inc. (NYSE: GTE): Hot Stock’s Watch List
Intraday Trading of Gran Tierra Energy Inc.: If one intends to pursue a career as a trader, then one must understand and choose between two basic categories of trading i.e. day trading vs swing trading. Nevertheless, the eventual aim in the case of a day trader or a swing trader remains the same which is to […]