Here’s how much you should have in your 401k to reach retirement goals
Save now so you can spend later. That’s the simple money advice that’s easier said than done for most Americans when it comes to saving for retirement. Half of adults between 18 and 34 have not saved any money for retirement, according to a new report from Morning Consult. Just 39 percent of adults surveyed […]
People who live on the coast are typically happier than those who don’t
Living by the ocean blue can help keep you from feeling … well, blue. A new U.K. study of almost 26,000 people finds that those who reside about half a mile from the beach have better mental health than those who live more than 30 miles away. Researchers from the University of Exeter analyzed data […]
These cities have the highest job and wage growth in America
The U.S. job market is still strong, but some cities appear to have more pep than others. The top three cities for job growth are Boston (up 8.4% year over year in September with 152,683 open jobs), Philadelphia (up 6.4% over the same period with 112,692 open jobs) and Atlanta (up 5.5% with 192,889 open […]
If your company offers a 401(k), does it make sense to have a Roth IRA, too?
Roth IRAs and 401(k) plans are essential tools for building up your retirement savings. They’re both tax-advantaged, which means they are designed to minimize a person’s tax burden (aka the amount you owe the IRS at the end of the year). They also offer some of the simplest and quickest ways to diversify your investments […]
‘Rocket League’ will replace randomized loot crates with ‘blueprints’
You’ll be able to see upfront what items you’re buying. Psyonix revealed in August it planned to kill off Rocket League’s randomized loot crates. It’s now laid out how it will replace them: with a new type of drop called blueprints. After every match, you’ll have the chance to snag a blueprint, which explains upfront […]
Apple’s Deep Fusion photography comes to iPhone 11 and 11 Pro in beta
The AI-powered feature captures shots with extreme detail. You now have a chance to try Apple’s machine learning-based Deep Fusion photography if you’re willing to live on the bleeding edge. It’s releasing an iOS 13.2 developer beta (public likely to follow soon) that makes Deep Fusion available to iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro owners. […]
Visa, Mastercard are reconsidering support for Facebook Libra
The cryptocurrency scheme could be in trouble if it loses major partners. It has been a few months since Facebook officially announced its “Libra” cryptocurrency push with support from some big names including Visa and Mastercard. Since then we’ve heard little about it other than increasing scrutiny from regulators, bankers and politicians around the world, […]
Intel’s 10th-gen X-series CPUs include an 18-core model under $1,000
They also offer boosts to AI and bandwidth. You won’t have to spend quite so lavishly to get an 18-core Intel Core X chip in your gaming rig. Intel has offered the first details of its 10th-generation Core X-series chips, and the flagship, 3GHz (4.8GHz turbo) Core i9-10908XE will pack 18 cores for $979. That’s […]
Stocks to Watch :Chevron Corporation (CVX) Closes 2.18% Down
Shares of Chevron Corporation (CVX) ended the trading day Tuesday at $116.01, representing a move of -2.18%, or $2.59 per share, on volume of 7.1 million shares. Chevron is an integrated energy company with exploration, production, and refining operations worldwide. Chevron is the second-largest oil company in the United States with production of 2.9 million […]
Stocks to Watch :Exxon Mobil Corporation (XOM) Closes 2.35% Down
Shares of Exxon Mobil Corporation (XOM) ended the trading day Tuesday at $68.95, representing a move of -2.35%, or $1.66 per share, on volume of 10.24 million shares. ExxonMobil is an integrated oil and gas company that explores for, produces, and refines oil around the world. In 2018, it produced 2.3 million barrels of liquids […]