USA Today: Money
- World Bank: Sub-Saharan Africa set for 3.1% growth in 2018
Sunday - 04/22/2018 - 05:17 PMSub-Saharan Africa is on course for economic growth of 3.1 percent this year, the World Bank says, marginally slower than it previously forecast but faster than last year thanks to rising commodity prices.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share
- What does it take to become a 401(k) millionaire?
Sunday - 04/22/2018 - 10:00 AMBragging about your 401(k) has been a bit easier, after strong gains in stock market in recent years. Savers who reach the millionaire milestone tend to set aside money consistently.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Beer Man: Sweet Rekorderlig cider is still crisp, refreshing
Sunday - 04/22/2018 - 10:00 AMStrawberry-lime cider is more a pear-apple cider that is flavored with strawberry and lime, with the lime providing tart aftertaste.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - 10 hot vehicles most likely to increase in value, 'terrifying the neighbors'
Sunday - 04/22/2018 - 03:01 AMClassic car insurance company Hagerty has released a list of the top 10 current vehicles most likely to increase in value. Maybe it's time to buy the Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 1LE or the Dodge Challenger SRT Demon.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share
- Budgets and spending: 6 personal finance habits everyone should be following
Saturday - 04/21/2018 - 01:00 PMAn estimated 57% of U.S. adults have less than $1,000 available in savings, while 39% have absolutely no savings at all. Clearly, this means most of us need to do better.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share
- Review: Volkswagen's Golf SportWagen puts the sport into wagon
Saturday - 04/21/2018 - 08:00 AMThe Volkswagen station wagon puts some excitement into the open road, but fuel economy is an issue
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Green discounts: 6 Earth Day deals to save you and the environment
Saturday - 04/21/2018 - 08:00 AMRetailers and other institutions are offering Earth Day-themed deals to encourage environmentally friendly habits like recycling and reusing items. Here are six limited-time discounts and freebies that will better your world, and your bank account.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Target stomps out its Hunter boots deliveries
Friday - 04/20/2018 - 08:25 PMTarget's plan to offer the fashion boots at a steep discount didn't work out, and now it's canceling orders.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Exclusive: Flickr bought by SmugMug, which vows to revitalize the photo service
Friday - 04/20/2018 - 05:53 PMSmugMug's deal for Flickr, previously owned by Yahoo and then Verizon, should breathe new life into the photo sharing and storage pioneer.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Could we please, for the love of all things good, stop these annoying robocalls?
Friday - 04/20/2018 - 04:40 PMRobocalls are constant and they're costing phone owners money. Here's how to identify and stop them.
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- Here are the 5 best Amazon deals you can get right now
Sunday - 04/22/2018 - 12:00 PMSave big on Sunday.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Car subscription services offer simple, flexible alternative to buying or leasing a car
Sunday - 04/22/2018 - 07:00 AMCar subscription services offer a simple and flexible alternative to buying or leasing a car — you get a car commitment-free, for one monthly fee, and you can often swap it out for a different ride in days.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - These are Amazon's 5 best deals right now
Saturday - 04/21/2018 - 03:13 PMSaturdays were made for shopping (and saving).
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Despite what politicians say, stock buybacks aren't evil
Sunday - 04/22/2018 - 03:03 AMA Senate bill hopes to stop companies from repurchasing their stock in the open market. That’s bad for shareholders, CEOs and workers alike.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Retirement planning: 15 reasons to start the process while still in your 20s
Saturday - 04/21/2018 - 03:00 PMThere are many reasons to start planning for retirement now while you’re young, healthy, and vibrant. Seniors are now healthier than they were even 20 years ago, and the average life expectancy has continued to rise, meaning that people have to work for longer than they used to.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Job networking: 10 effective conversation starters to boost your career prospects
Saturday - 04/21/2018 - 09:00 AMNetworking is valuable for enhancing your career trajectory. But are you any good at it? Some folks are natural schmoozers and seem to be able to network wherever, while others find it a bit more of a challenge and struggle at times.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share
- 34% of U.S. senior citizens don't use the Internet, Pew study shows
Saturday - 04/21/2018 - 06:32 AMAge isn't the only factor that impacts Internet use. Income is another major variable, with 19% of Americans earning less than $30,000 annually staying offline, compared to single-digit percentages for all other income brackets.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Act now or your Toys R Us gift cards will be worthless
Friday - 04/20/2018 - 08:53 PMUse it or lose it. April 21 is the last chance to use Toys R Us gift cards.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - 10 baby food recipes you can make at home
Friday - 04/20/2018 - 03:11 PMHealthier than store bought.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - How to stop those annoying robocalls, once and for all
Friday - 04/20/2018 - 04:39 PMRobocalls are still a plague. We tried out apps, phone features and the Do Not Call registry to stop them.
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- 96% of Americans Are Not Taking Advantage of This Social Security Benefit
Sunday - 04/22/2018 - 01:00 PMBoosting your monthly Social Security check is easier than you may think.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Workplace distractions: Trouble focusing? These tips can help you get back to work
Sunday - 04/22/2018 - 09:00 AMIn a survey of over 35,000 leaders from thousands of companies across the globe, 73% admitted to getting distracted at work some or most of the time. If you'd rather bust out of that trap, here are a few tips for regaining focus and getting your job done right.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Tech firms like Google, Amazon push power companies toward solar and wind, a blow to coal
Sunday - 04/22/2018 - 06:00 AMEven where coal is king, demand from companies like Apple, Google and Amazon for renewable energy has pushed utilities to ink solar and wind power deals.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - The best ways to deep clean carpet without hiring someone
Saturday - 04/21/2018 - 10:33 AMDIY is the way to go
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Car shopping: How straight talk with salesperson can land you a good deal on a vehicle
Saturday - 04/21/2018 - 02:00 PMMost of us want a special deal when we're car shopping. The good news is that it's not impossible to strike a much-better-than-average deal. The better news is that getting it doesn't require massive amounts of research, shopping or haggling.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Retirement destinations: 10 best U.S. suburbs to consider for your golden years
Saturday - 04/21/2018 - 10:00 AMYou may not want to retire in a large city with a big population. And the good news is there are some quality suburbs from which to choose with decent home prices and low property taxes.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share
- Retirement savings: Your employer may be (partly) to blame for you not having enough
Saturday - 04/21/2018 - 07:00 AMThe problem isn't just that too many employers don't offer 401(k)s: Over half (51%) of employees who have access to a 401(k) aren't actively contributing to it. Not only do employers need to offer retirement plans, but they should also emphasize the importance of contributing.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Wall Street slides as tech stumbles
Friday - 04/20/2018 - 05:00 PMWall Street fell on Friday as investors worried about a jump in U.S. bond yields and tech stocks declined. Fred Katayama reports. Video provided by Reuters
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Whether your romaine lettuce is chopped or not, toss it: Consumer Reports
Friday - 04/20/2018 - 03:09 PMConsumer Reports said to avoid all romaine lettuce because of the national E. Coli outbreak.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - The best controllers for your Xbox
Friday - 04/20/2018 - 04:39 PMIf you've got an Xbox you need to check out the best controller you could possibly use for your system. It'll totally make you better at games. (Ok, probably not but it's still awesome.)
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