What kind of retirement saver are you?
There are two types of retirement savers when it comes to an employer-sponsored retirement account: those who are active and others who are passive. Knowing which you are may help you save more for the future. Passive savers are more likely to rely on auto-enrollment, where their companies take the initiative to place them in […]
To Retire Early, What Would You Give Up?
Many of us may daydream about retiring early, and bidding our careers adieu in our 50s — or even our 40s. But nearly everyone who transforms that vision into reality does so by making some significant sacrifices during their working years. That’s a point not lost on today’s workers who want to retire ahead of […]
8 Money Mistakes Newlyweds Make
Avoid these common faux pas. If you’re getting married, it’s critical to be on the same page as your partner when it comes to managing your finances. In addition to intertwining household bills and chores, you’ll also have to consider whether you’ll share a joint checking account, how you’ll file a joint tax return and […]
9 Things Millennials Are Changing Forever (Like It or Not)
It’s not always easy being a millennial. Born between 1981 and 1996, many members of this generation came of age during the Great Recession of 2007-2009. Jobs were scarce, student loans were staggering, and more than a few millennials were forced to call their parents’ basements home. The economic experience left financial scars, for sure, […]
Nintendo faces class action lawsuit over Switch controller ‘drift’
Lawyers allege that Joy-Cons are defective. As successful as the Nintendo Switch has been, there’s been a consistent headache: Joy-Con drift. Many gamers have reported the controllers’ analog sticks registering non-existent input (hence drifting), forcing players to either adapt or send the peripherals in for repairs. There may be legal pressure to do something, though. […]
ASUS’ ROG Phone II combines high-spec power with accessory spectacle
With an updated dual-screen dock and Switch-like controllers, it’s barely a phone. Gaming phones are a rare breed, and the nascent category has already proved to be too much of a challenge for Razer. Some companies still see it as an opportunity to tap into the ever-growing esports market, however. Devices land with gimmicks like […]
Apple releases iOS 12.4, watchOS 5.3 with Walkie Talkie bug fix
You’ll also find Mac, Apple TV and HomePod updates. The releases of iOS 13, watchOS 6 and macOS Catalina are likely just a couple of months away, but that isn’t stopping Apple from giving the current versions a big sendoff. The tech behemoth has released iOS 12.4, HomePod 12.4, tvOS 12.4, watchOS 5.3 and macOS […]
Brave musical hero speedruns ‘GoldenEye’ level with a piano
This time Mr. Bond, the pleasure will be all ours. The 1997 N64 classic GoldenEye 007 was a game that introduced first-person shooters to millions of new gamers, even if it did cause the occasional family squabble. Over 22 years later, people are still finding novel approaches to playing the iconic game, like musician Jackson […]
Stocks to Watch: Terex Co. (NYSE:TEX) Short Interest Up 6.6%
Terex Co. (NYSE:TEX) was the recipient of a significant growth in short interest during the month of June. As of June 15th, there was short interest totalling 5,490,700 shares, a growth of 6.6% from the May 15th total of 5,153,100 shares. Approximately 8.2% of the company’s shares are sold short. Based on an average trading […]
Stocks to Watch: Toll Brothers Inc (NYSE:TOL) Expands By 6.9%
Toll Brothers Inc (NYSE:TOL) was the target of a large increase in short interest during the month of June. As of June 15th, there was short interest totalling 5,785,000 shares, an increase of 6.9% from the May 15th total of 5,411,200 shares. Currently, 4.3% of the shares of the stock are sold short. Based on […]