Will My Retirement Fund Withdrawals Affect My Social Security Benefits?
Social Security provides a guaranteed source of income in retirement, but what many don’t realize is that you’re not guaranteed to keep it all. Some retirees owe taxes on their Social Security benefits, but it all depends on your income. Here’s a closer look at how your retirement fund withdrawals play into all of this. […]
More Than Half of Americans in Their 50s Lag in Retirement Savings
By the time your 50s roll around, you should be well on your way to building a retirement nest egg. But new data from TD Ameritrade indicates that older Americans are pretty behind on retirement savings, and those who don’t improve risk struggling financially once their careers end. An estimated 53% of Americans aged 50 […]
The ‘best job in America’ pays $105,000 — and you’ve probably never heard of it
Looking for a six-figure job that makes you happy in 2020, but is also increasing in demand? Front-end engineers had an average overall job satisfaction score of 3.9 on Glassdoor, making theirs the No. 1 profession for 2020 in terms of job satisfaction, salary and job openings, according to a new ranking, knocking data scientists […]
How to go back in time and cash in on 2018 tax breaks before it’s too late
During tax filing season, which will start any day now, it’s not unusual to learn that you botched a previously filed return. Been there, done that. Say you just figured out that you missed some tax-saving deductions and credits on your 2018 Form 1040, which you filed only a little while ago. You discover the […]
Steam might be coming to Chromebooks
Details are still vague, but it might not be as big of a stretch as you’d think. Google is reportedly working to bring Steam to Chromebooks. Kan Liu, director of product management for Google’s Chrome OS, shared the news with Android Police. Unfortunately, Liu didn’t reveal a timeline or share which games might be available. […]
The latest Louis Vuitton true wireless earbuds cost over $1,000
They’re basically M&D’s $300 buds, but with luxury styling. True wireless earbuds are the new black, but let’s face it — most of them look boring at best and ugly at worst. The updated Horizon Earphones by Master & Dynamic and Louis Vuitton solve that first-world problem, but at a cost. The buds made waves […]
GoPro’s Media Mod is an upgrade for vloggers on the go
Two mic options, HDMI out and more. When GoPro revealed the Hero 8’s “mod” accessories, there was a clear favorite: The Media Mod ($80). The light and the fold-out screen looked handy, but the Media Mod added much-needed functionality beyond the action realm. Most notably, a dedicated shotgun mic, an HDMI output and a 3.5mm (mic) input. Vloggers […]
This machine keeps transplant livers alive for a week
Current methods typically preserve livers for about 24 hours. With current technology, a human liver donated for transplant can only be kept alive for 24 hours, and often, if the liver is damaged or diseased, it cannot be considered for transplant. That could soon change. Liver4Life, a Wyss Institute project, has developed a liver perfusion […]
Medtronic Sees Unusually Large Options Volume (NYSE:MDT)
Medtronic PLC (NYSE:MDT) was the recipient of some unusual options trading activity on Tuesday. Stock traders bought 43,944 call options on the stock. This is an increase of approximately 786% compared to the typical daily volume of 4,960 call options. Several equities analysts recently weighed in on the stock. Morgan Stanley raised their price objective […]
Theravance Biopharma (NASDAQ:TBPH) PT Raised to $30.00
Theravance Biopharma (NASDAQ:TBPH) had its price objective hoisted by equities researchers at HC Wainwright from $25.00 to $30.00 in a research report issued to clients and investors on Wednesday, January 8th, The Fly reports. The brokerage presently has a “buy” rating on the biopharmaceutical company’s stock. HC Wainwright’s price objective would suggest a potential upside […]