How to supercharge your retirement savings in 2020
As 2020 takes hold, about half of Americans say they’re committed to saving more for retirement this year, according to a recent Fidelity survey. That’s good news because many are woefully behind. In fact, more than 1 in 2 Americans admit they’re not saving enough, and 38 percent say they still don’t have a retirement account. Experts applaud […]
Now that annuities can be part of your 401(k), here’s how to make them more palatable
The Secure Act passed by Congress at the end of 2019 is the biggest change in U.S. retirement savings policy since the Pension Protection Act in 2006. The Secure Act aims to expand retirement savings opportunities, give retirees more freedom on when to withdraw their retirement savings from IRA plans, and expand access to annuities […]
3 IRA Mistakes to Avoid in 2020
Though Social Security will help you pay the bills once you retire and give up your paycheck, those benefits alone can’t sustain you. That’s why you need savings of your own, and if you don’t have access to a 401(k) through your job, an IRA is another great option for building a nest egg. But the last […]
New parents can take penalty-free early withdrawals from retirement savings, but it will increase your taxable income
New parents will have one new source to tap for money — their retirement savings. The Secure Act, which was passed by Congress in December, is ushering in some of the biggest changes to retirement savings since the Pension Protection Act of 2006. But experts warn that tapping your retirement accounts, even if it is […]
Otterbox made a ‘bacteria-killing’ screen protector for your phone
That includes e. Coli and Staph Face it, your phone screen is filthy. Think about all those times you texted from the toilet or scrolled through Instagram while riding the subway — those streaks on your screen aren’t just schmutz, they’re breeding grounds for bacteria. But that’s where Otterbox’s Amplify Glass Anti-Microbial comes in. Otterbox […]
Bic aims to give you a better shave via its connected razor
“The Next Bic Thing” prototype measures hair density, blade dullness, shaving speeds and more. Bic wants to design better razors via a new prototype connected wet shave called “The Next Bic Thing.” It looks like a normal five-bladed shaver and handle, but it can capture tons of shaving data, including temperature, humidity, hair density, shaving speed, […]
Samsung made a rolling robot called Ballie that runs your smart home
The company sees robots as life companions in what it calls the ‘Age of Experience.’ Samsung’s CES keynote got off to an intriguing start when H.S. Kim revealed a robot designed to help you around the home. The company says it designed Ballie to understand and support your needs — essentially, it can run your […]
Majedie Investments (LON:MAJE) Shares Down 0.2%
Shares of Majedie Investments plc (LON:MAJE) dropped 0.2% during trading on Monday . The stock traded as low as GBX 256.84 ($3.38) and last traded at GBX 258 ($3.39), approximately 11,099 shares traded hands during trading. An increase of 45% from the average daily volume of 7,652 shares. The stock had previously closed at GBX […]
Senvest Capital (TSE:SEC) Shares Up 2.7%
Senvest Capital Inc (TSE:SEC) shot up 2.7% during mid-day trading on Monday . The company traded as high as C$181.51 and last traded at C$181.51, 500 shares traded hands during mid-day trading. An increase of 28% from the average session volume of 390 shares. The stock had previously closed at C$176.69. The company has a […]
QEP Resources (NYSE:QEP) Shares Gap Up to $4.72
QEP Resources Inc (NYSE:QEP)’s stock price gapped up before the market opened on Monday . The stock had previously closed at $4.80, but opened at $4.72. QEP Resources shares last traded at $4.71, with a volume of 153,591 shares traded. QEP has been the topic of several recent research reports. ValuEngine upgraded QEP Resources from […]