It’s the most wonderful time of the year – or so they say. If you’re like me, you may find the holidays stressful. There’s so much pressure to pick out the perfect gift, without going over budget. So, I turned to AI to help. AI is evolving fast, and it can do lots of exciting things. So I figured it could help me curate some holiday gift ideas. TAX SOFTWARE DEALS OF THE WEEK Wrong....
Today’s high inflation rate is eating away at the value of savings accounts. Withprices 8.6% higherthan this time last year, any money earning less than that loses buying power. To prevent devaluation,Series I Savings Bondsare designed to track inflation. Known as I bonds, these are relatively stable government-backed investments sold directly to the public. The interest rates change every six months but reflect the most recent inflation stats. If you buy an I bond through October, it will carry aninterest rate of 9....
Marvel Rivals showed up atGamescomthis week with some major announcements. Here are my early impressions of Cap and Bucky. He joins with his iconic shield, which can deflect incoming projectiles back toward enemies. He also has a dash ability on a short cooldown. His ultimate ability, Freedom Charge, provides a speed boost and overhealth to everyone in his wake. The key to success is weaving between shots and abilities so you don’t waste time in reloading animations....
Saving for retirement amid high prices, the holidays and other financial plans isn’t easy. Even more concerning is that nearly a third withdrew from their retirement savings in 2022 to stay afloat. If you’re feeling overwhelmed or burdened with otherfinancial debtor goals, you’re not alone. Now, I have enough to retire early, but it wasn’t easy. If work-optional comes off as decades away, you may feel like you have plenty of time....
Are you tired of browsing through holiday sales in search of the perfect gift? Maybe you find yourself impulse buying when deals hit just to have something to give your loved ones. I used to be the same way. Create gift experiences A few years ago, I began gifting experiences to my family. I’ve found that buying tickets for a trip or event creates a way to spend meaningful time together....
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The company launched version 1.0 of its Polarr Next software for beta testing on Monday. And that kind of help is why so many developers are racing to embrace artificial intelligence. But they wanted something that would let them get finished JPEGs to their clients sooner, he added. “They’ve been just so tired about the slowness.” Polarr has put some thought into its AI abilities. It’s compatible with Google Chrome and similar browsers based on the Chromium project....
At a briefing in Chicago back in April, the company gave me hands-on time with the rollable prototype. What did we want this rollable to do? She quizzed me and other reporters to glean feedback on what the next version might have. The transparent case around the phone lets the screen roll while being held or resting on a flat surface. Yet Valasek’s questions show how curious Motorola is about consumer needs and perceptions....
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Consumers lost $12.5 billion to fraud in 2024 – 25% more than the year prior. You’ll need to make copies of sensitive documents and mail them. Here’s a rundown of all the documents you’ll need to have ready for each credit bureau. Step 2: Fill out the security freeze form This process varies slightly by credit bureau. In both cases, both must be mailed with your supporting documents. Meanwhile, TransUnion asks you to send a written request for a child security freeze....
After all, the services are pretty similar in some ways. Well, we can help. All your devices can pull up the same music and your music collection is safely backed up. Colin Anderson / Getty Images For an in-depth breakdown of iTunes Match, check outEverything you better Know About iTunes Match. With Apple Music, you’ll never lose your music. it’s possible for you to use Apple Music without an iTunes Match subscription, and vice versa....
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I didn’t receive a tax refund this year. Any additional leftover cash from my tax refund is usually put into the stock market via my brokerage account. But that wasn’t an option this year. President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs on imports have wreaked havoc on Americans' retirement portfolios. The S&P 500 is down 11% since the beginning of the year. If you’re expecting a refund this year, consider these factors before spending your refund on market investments....
