Where Americans are putting their money right now
Stocks have long been a favorite investment for Americans, but according to a new survey, they are putting their money elsewhere. Despite stocks’ great long-term returns averaging about 10 percent annually for decades, Americans are turning to real estate. Years after a housing crash that left the economy hurting, many Americans still see real estate […]
New tools can help turn your retirement savings into a steady paycheck
When it comes to preparing for retirement, there’s one key message: save, save, save. But once you finally do stop working, the last thing you want to do is spend, spend, spend. Withdrawal strategies, such as the 4% rule, which give an idea of how much you should take out per year, are a guide […]
You can earn nearly 27 times as much interest on your savings with the new Betterment account
The savings account game is heating up again as more financial companies launch products that offer sky-high interest rates. Betterment is the latest to offer customers a high-yield savings option, introducing a new account with up to 2.69% APY. Launched Tuesday, Betterment Everyday Savings is a cash account that’s offering users an interest rate that’s […]
Three steps to achieving financial independence
Regardless of where you are in life, you may be struggling to get a handle on your finances Opens a New Window. . “The younger you are and the earlier you begin saving, the easier it is long-term and the less you need to save overall,” said Leslie Thompson, founding principal at Spectrum Management Group. […]
Don’t expect Apple to switch to USB-C for the iPhone 11
A new Taptic Engine and wide-angle camera are said to be on the way though. September is only a few short weeks away, which means we’re fast approaching the likely date for Apple’s fall event and, barring a major surprise, the reveal of this year’s iPhone lineup. The latest rumors suggest Apple will have again […]
AfterShokz Aeropex open-ear headphones prove less can be more
These sport a refined, yet beefed up output in the company’s lightest form factor yet. I’ve been using AfterShokz bone conduction headphones ever since I reviewed them in 2015 and they’ve become an inseparable part of my bike rides. The open-ear design allows me to pump up my soundtrack, while still being able to hear […]
Pizza Hut tests Amazon Locker-style ‘cubbies’ for carryout orders
No more waiting to grab your pizza on the way home. It’s not always as quick as you might like to pick up a pizza on the way home, but Pizza Hut might have a solution: borrow a page from the online shopping world. Its Hollywood restaurant (6660 Sunset Boulevard) has started testing Amazon Locker-like […]
LG’s 2019 TVs are ready to work with Apple AirPlay 2 and HomeKit
An update is rolling out that finally plugs iOS directly into new TVs. This year started with a slew of TV manufacturers showing off hardware ready to work with Apple’s AirPlay 2 and HomeKit protocols, and now LG says its 2019 TVs are ready to support both features. That makes it, by its claim, the […]
Stocks to Watch: Aileron Therapeutics (NASDAQ:ALRN) Shares Down 5.6%
Aileron Therapeutics Inc (NASDAQ:ALRN)’s stock price traded down 5.6% on Monday . The stock traded as low as $0.45 and last traded at $0.51, 603,139 shares traded hands during trading. An increase of 130% from the average session volume of 262,171 shares. The stock had previously closed at $0.54. Several equities analysts have weighed in […]
Stocks to Watch: ConforMIS (NASDAQ:CFMS) Shares Down 10.4%
Shares of ConforMIS Inc (NASDAQ:CFMS) dropped 10.4% on Monday after an insider sold shares in the company. The stock traded as low as $2.64 and last traded at $2.76, approximately 2,486,466 shares changed hands during trading. An increase of 79% from the average daily volume of 1,386,594 shares. The stock had previously closed at $3.08. […]