BlackBerry COO departs
BlackBerry COO Bryan Palma steps down BlackBerry Ltd. says its president and chief operating officer Bryan Palma has left the company after less than a year. The company says Palma, based out of the company’s San Ramon, California office, has decided to leave the company to pursue other opportunities after starting in the position in […]
Refinery faces more delays
Alberta bitumen refinery faces further delays A new refinery northeast of Edmonton is facing more delays and won’t begin processing oilsands bitumen as designed until early next year. Construction was completed on the $9.5-billion Sturgeon Refinery in the fall of 2017 and it began producing diesel shortly thereafter from synthetic crude that had already been […]
The Best Time of Year to Buy Everything
FINDING THE BEST DEALS can often feel daunting, with fluctuating prices and pressure to secure discounts before they’re gone. And with the holidays upon us, it can often be an advantageous time to secure deeply discounted products. However, in many cases, it may pay to wait until other times of the year to capitalize on […]
Study shows financial troubles can cause ‘mental and physical sickness’
America’s personal financial meltdown has begun — and it’s playing out in the doctor’s office. The record debt US consumers are ratcheting up is propelling a rise in mental illness and widespread emotional distress, according to experts. Family fights over missed credit card payments and millennial tears over student loan obligations are sharpening the pain. […]
‘Carrying these things in your wallet is a big mistake,’ warns fraud expert and ex-con artist
To identify thieves, a recycling bin, a mailbox, a parked car or a lonely purse left behind on a church pew are like all-you-can-steal buffets. Names, addresses and ID numbers are right there for the taking. I’ve seen it all, and believe me: They do get taken. For more than 45 years, I’ve worked with the FBI, along […]
Are you on track? This is how much it costs to retire comfortably in each state
The “fattest state” in the country also sounds like a pretty great place to go out to pasture, if getting the biggest bang for your retirement buck is the priority. According to BLS data cited by cost-estimating website HowMuch.net, Mississippi, at $617,661 in savings needed, is the most affordable state to spend your golden years. The average […]