Beware of 2020’s Stealth Social Security Cut
Many people spend years looking forward to turning 62. That’s because 62 is the first age at which most workers can claim retirement benefits from Social Security, and a large fraction of older Americans choose to start getting monthly checks from Social Security as soon as possible. If you’re going to be eligible for Social […]
Can I Retire Securely by Saving Only in an IRA?
There’s a reason 401(k) plans are regarded as a valuable retirement savings tool: Their generous annual contribution limits make it feasible for workers to retire with more than enough money to live on for decades. Currently, the annual contribution limits for 401(k)s are $19,000 for workers under 50, and $25,000 for those 50 and older. […]
These strategies can help turn your 2020 money resolutions into reality
Chances are, making better money choices is one of your goals for 2020. Almost 99 million people will make a financial resolution this year, according to a recent survey from personal finance website WalletHub. For many, there are two burdens they want to eliminate in 2020: low savings and high debt. Putting aside more money […]
Here’s how much money Americans think they need to retire
If there were a single number that guaranteed financial security in retirement, we’d all know how much savings to aim for. But there are numerous factors that dictate how large a nest egg you’ll need to live comfortably once you stop working – things like the home you expect to reside in, the things you […]
Intel 10th-gen desktop chips may pack better multitasking across the board
You might not need a high-end CPU to get Hyperthreading. Intel’s 10th-generation Core desktop processors appear to be right around the corner, and the biggest improvements may come to those who don’t splurge on the most expensive models. Leaks at Informatica Cero and VideoCardz have detailed a Comet Lake-S CPU lineup where every Core chip, […]
China’s alternative to GPS should be complete by mid-2020
Many Chinese phones are already prepared to use it. China’s competitor to GPS is nearly finished after years of work. Project lead Ren Chengqi has revealed that the Beidou Navigation Satellite System’s core was completed earlier in December, and that the last two satellites should reach orbit “before 2020.” This will technically be the third […]
Kia will release a production version of its Imagine EV in 2021
Expect a toned-down version of the electric crossover. Kia’s Imagine EV won’t remain a concept for too much longer. European operations chief Emilio Herrera told Automotive News in an interview that a production version of the crossover should arrive in 2021. He didn’t say how the street-going car would differ, although we’d expect it to […]
Google’s budget Pixel 4a phone may pack a hole-punch camera
It might feel like an improvement over the Pixel 4 for some people. The Pixel 3a was as much a step forward for Google phones as it was a scaled-back budget phone, and that might true for its sequel. Well-known tipster OnLeaks and 91Mobiles have posted renders purporting to show the upcoming Pixel 4a, and […]
Analysts Offer Predictions for Ferguson Plc’s FY2021 Earnings (OTCMKTS:FERGY)
Ferguson Plc (OTCMKTS:FERGY) – Stock analysts at SunTrust Banks issued their FY2021 earnings estimates for shares of Ferguson in a research note issued on Tuesday, December 3rd, Zacks Investment Research reports. SunTrust Banks analyst K. Hughes expects that the company will earn $0.56 per share for the year. Other research analysts also recently issued reports […]
Analysts Issue Forecasts for Lattice Semiconductor Corp’s FY2019 Earnings (NASDAQ:LSCC)
Lattice Semiconductor Corp (NASDAQ:LSCC) – Equities researchers at William Blair issued their FY2019 earnings per share estimates for Lattice Semiconductor in a report issued on Tuesday, December 3rd, Zacks Investment Research reports. William Blair analyst anticipates that the semiconductor company will post earnings of $0.46 per share for the year. William Blair currently has a […]