New state programs, like California’s, make it easier for workers to save for retirement
When 27-year-old Ramon Gonzales was looking for a new job eight months ago, having access to a retirement plan was high on his list of priorities. Now Gonzales, the floor supervisor for the production team at Red Bay Coffee, has that ability to save. That’s thanks to CalSavers, California’s automatic individual retirement account plan, which […]
10 Social Security Figures Every Worker Should Know
Social Security is our nation’s most successful social program, at least in the words of presidential hopeful, Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) — and the data certainly backs up this statement. After all, more than 63 million people each month, 70% of which are retired workers, are receiving a monthly benefit check. But as you may […]
Retirement calculator: How much you need to save
Figuring out how much to save every month so that you’re financially secure when it comes time to retire Opens a New Window. is complicated. In fact, according to the Motley Fool, Opens a New Window. a majority of Americans say they don’t even know how much they will need when they retire, Opens a […]
5 Myths About FIRE And Early Retirement That Just Won’t Die
You’d think that personal finance gurus and pundits would embrace the FIRE movement (Financial Independence / Retire Early). The FIRE crowd preaches a debt-free lifestyle, healthy savings rates, smart low-fee investing, and life over money. What’s not to love? Yet it seems that some just can’t help hating on FIRE. They claim few can save the […]
NASA solar probe sends back data from its first two visits
The Parker Solar Probe will fly close to the sun again on September 1st. Over the past months, NASA’s Parker Solar Probe flew closer to the sun than any other spacecraft before it — not once, but twice on two flybys. The probe obviously collected as much data as it could so that we can […]
AI knitting system designs and creates garments
Use a neural network to make a lovely bobble hat. If you’ve ever wanted a custom bobble hat but your knitting skills aren’t up to par, let the robots do it. Researchers at MIT’s Computer Science & Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL) have developed a computer-aided knitting system which can automate the design and manufacture of […]
Boeing may use two computers to fix 737 Max’s latest flaw
The aircraft could return to service by October if the fix works. Boeing may have a solution for the 737 Max flaw discovered in June. Both the AP and the Seattle Times claim the aircraft maker is developing new software that will take input from both of the aircraft’s flight control computers to improve its […]
Meteor impact may have started a ‘mega-tsunami’ on early Mars
The crater could be more evidence for ancient oceans. There appears to be stronger evidence of a possible ocean on ancient Mars. A recent study indicates that the meteor that created the 75-mile Lomonosov crater may have produced a “mega-tsunami” that left its mark on the planet. Its rim is the same height as the […]
Stocks to Watch: Electronic Arts Inc.’s Q2 2020 Earnings (NASDAQ:EA)
Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:EA) – Investment analysts at Jefferies Financial Group issued their Q2 2020 earnings estimates for shares of Electronic Arts in a research note issued on Thursday, July 11th, Zacks Investment Research reports. Jefferies Financial Group analyst A. Giaimo forecasts that the game software company will earn $0.62 per share for the quarter. […]
Stocks to Watch: Olin Co.’s Q2 2019 Earnings (NYSE:OLN)
Olin Co. (NYSE:OLN) – Equities researchers at SunTrust Banks decreased their Q2 2019 earnings per share estimates for Olin in a report released on Wednesday, July 10th, according to Zacks Investment Research. SunTrust Banks analyst J. Sheehan now anticipates that the specialty chemicals company will earn ($0.02) per share for the quarter, down from their prior […]