Here’s how to reduce the taxes on your Social Security benefits
It goes without saying that death and taxes are two of life’s certainties. But what many people don’t know is that their Social Security retirement benefits might be taxed. And that means that they haven’t been using strategies proactively to reduce those levies and extend their income over their retirement years. William Meyer, founder of […]
Do These Common Excuses for Not Saving Sound Familiar?
Everyone needs to save. In fact, you should be setting aside cash for retirement and other financial goals. Whether you want to buy a house, go on vacation without going into debt, or make some other big purchase, saving is the smartest way to do it. Unfortunately, while most of us know this, we also […]
Here’s how to improve your credit score right away
As a general rule, the higher your credit score, the better off you are. However, a missed payment or default can quickly drag your score down, sometimes significantly. As many consumers know, your credit score plays a big role in daily life. It can determine the interest rate you’ll pay for credit cards, car loans […]
After 15 years of research, a psychologist says this ‘simple trick’ can help millennials retire faster
By the time most of us reach retirement age, we feel as if we don’t have enough money to live the life we envisioned. Our feelings aren’t wrong: a 2019 analysis from the Employee Benefit Research Institute found that over 40% of American households in which the official head is between their mid-30s and mid-60s are projected to run […]
MOD’s latest effects pedal makes advanced sounds more accessible
The Dwarf promises music-making flexibility at a low price. MOD Devices might just make powerful effects pedals available to a much wider range of musicians. It’s running a crowdfunding campaign for the Dwarf, a pedal that promises the kind of flexibility you’d expect from a much more expensive device. It’s really more of a platform […]
Virgin Galactic will let people hop to the front of the line for tickets
It could use the money to fund its space tourism plans. Are you determined to hop aboard one of Virgin Galactic’s tourist spaceflights before any of your friends? The company is happy to accommodate you — if you’re willing to pay. Alongside its latest earnings (more on those in a moment), Virgin has announced a […]
Fujifilm’s slimmer Instax Mini 11 features automatic exposure
Get great instant photos with minimal fuss. It’s been a while since we heard anything from Fujifilm’s Instax arm, but three years after the launch of the colorful, selfie-friendly Mini 9, its successor has arrived. The Instax Mini 11 (it’s not clear why they jumped the 10) offers up the same fun instant-photography experience, but […]
Qualcomm reveals a reference headset to show off its XR2 chip
It’s what under the hood that counts. Qualcomm unveiled its XR2 platform at the end of last year, and chipheads were pretty impressed with how much power the company had packed into its newest slice of silicon. Its XR (extended reality) platform features 5G (a first, according to Qualcomm) and 8K 360-degree video playback, as […]
Solar Capital (NASDAQ:SLRC) Shares Down 0.5% on Analyst Downgrade
Solar Capital Ltd. (NASDAQ:SLRC)’s stock price dropped 0.5% on Monday after Deutsche Bank lowered their price target on the stock from $24.00 to $23.50. Deutsche Bank currently has a buy rating on the stock. Solar Capital traded as low as $19.50 and last traded at $19.75, approximately 16,927 shares were traded during trading. A decline […]
DiamondRock Hospitality (NYSE:DRH) Shares Gap Up After Analyst Upgrade
Shares of DiamondRock Hospitality (NYSE:DRH) gapped up prior to trading on Monday after Deutsche Bank raised their price target on the stock from $11.00 to $12.00. The stock had previously closed at $9.83, but opened at $10.56. Deutsche Bank currently has a hold rating on the stock. DiamondRock Hospitality shares last traded at $10.15, with […]