Weekly Market Review – November 2, 2019
Stock Markets U.S. stocks reached new record highs following the October jobs report which indicated that the economy added more jobs than expected. That is positive despite potential impact from significant events such as the GM worker strike and the loss of temporary U.S. Census jobs. In an expected move, the U.S. Federal Reserve cut […]
The 1 Reason to Claim Social Security at 62 That No One Ever Talks About
For many Americans, taking Social Security benefits at 62 is less of a choice and more of a necessity. A huge fraction of Social Security participants rely on the program for the majority of their income, and for some, their Social Security check is just about the only income they can count on month in […]
Don’t miss the tax advantages of this savings account
As you choose your benefits for 2020, don’t overlook a key saving account that could beat your 401(k) plan — at least in terms of taxes. This year, nearly 3 in 10 employers that offer workplace benefits provided a high-deductible health insurance plan along with a tax-advantaged savings account, according to data from the Kaiser […]
How to save $2 million for retirement if you make $50,000 a year, broken down by age
If you are making $50,000 a year, planning to save $2 million for retirement can seem like an impossible goal. Yet, with some hard work, dedication and a lot of time, you can get there, regardless of your age. As a rule of thumb, most financial advisors suggest you save 10% to 15% of your […]
5 Quotes That Will Make You Rethink Your Personal Finances
There’s plenty of financial advice available on the Internet and in books, so it can sometimes be hard to decide which tips to follow. But sometimes, you’ll read a quote or stumble upon some wisdom that can make you change the way you think about how you handle your financial life. These quotes could be […]
Motorola’s foldable RAZR may have been spotted in the wild
A real-life picture of the ‘flip phone’ with a flexible screen popped up on Weibo. Yesterday a flurry of leaked photos showed Motorola’s upcoming RAZR posed for press pics, but now a picture has surfaced on China’s Weibo network claiming to show one in the wild. Sunniton posted this picture saying it was the real thing, showing the […]
Pentagon’s draft AI ethics guidelines fight bias and rogue machines
But how well will the Defense Department implement these principles? Tech companies might have trouble establishing groundwork for the ethical use of AI, but the Defense Department appears to be moving forward. The Defense Innovation Board just published draft guidelines for AI ethics at the Defense Department that aim to keep the emerging technology in […]
Florida police obtain Alexa recordings in murder investigation
This time, though, officers are more realistic about what they may find. Police have once again obtained Alexa voice recordings as part of an investigation, although they’re not necessarily expecting a treasure trove of information this time around. Law enforcement in Hallandale Beach, Florida has used a search warrant to collect Alexa recordings from two […]
Microsoft’s new Edge logo erases bad memories of Internet Explorer
A new web browser engine should mean a fresh start, right? Now that Microsoft Edge has a new Chromium-powered engine, the company is ready to give the browser a fresh look to match. In the wake of an Easter egg hunt, the software giant has revealed a redesigned, ocean wave-inspired logo for Edge that bears […]
TopBuild Corp. (BLD) Soars 6.1%
TopBuild Corp. (BLD) had a good day on the market for Friday November 01 as shares jumped 6.1% to close at $110.27. About 614,784 shares traded hands on 8,689 trades for the day, compared with an average daily volume of n/a shares out of a total float of 34.28 million. After opening the trading day […]