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The number of 401(k) millionaires just fell - but workers hit record savings rates. What's going on?
Retirement account balances fell in the first quarter amid broad market weakness, cutting the number of 401(k) millionaires — but the total savings rate reached record levels, as savers benefitted from features that automatically enrolled…
Frugal and more online: smarter spenders rewrite luxury's China dream
When Beijinger Jacqueline Li first heard one of her favourite luxury department stores in the city was closing, she was shocked -- until she considered how Chinese spending habits have changed in recent years. SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT The…
Analyst makes surprising trade-deadline prediction for Padres
As we inch closer to the All-Star break, more trade speculations and rumors continue to arise. MLB analyst Ben Verlander made a bold prediction of the San Diego Padres trading for Baltimore Orioles star catcher Adley Rutschman at the trade…
Danny Dyer's thriller hailed as his 'best film' climbs up trending chart on UK streamer
Danny Dyer's new thriller about a football agent trying to secure one final deal has become one of the most-watched films across the UK's streaming platforms, with critics labelling it one of the actor's 'best' works. Directed by Brendan Muldowney…
Perfect mystery thriller with 'excellent' Broadchurch star Eve Myles trends in UK streamer's chart
Keeping Faith, the crime thriller series starring Eve Myles that aired on BBC One in 2018, has randomly found its way onto 5's streaming service. And it's doing pretty well there, currently sitting in second place in the Top 10 Today chart. The…
I got laid off from Meta as a low performer. I wish people told me to budget, downsize, and create a plan immediately.
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Brittney Ball, a 36-year-old former Meta employee based in Washington DC. It's been edited for length and clarity. I didn't anticipate being unemployed for over a year after my layoff at Meta. I…
Remote marketing work trends and opportunities for professionals in Cyprus
Is remote work still “a thing” or just a phase after the pandemic? If you've been looking at job boards at 2 AM thinking this, the answer is yes, it's alive and changing fast. And for marketing professionals in Cyprus (or anyone…
Alfa Romeo is Getting Back into the Hatchback Market
The public may continue to gobble up crossovers and SUVs at a spectacular rate, but especially in Europe, there's still plenty of love for the traditional family hatchback, as evidenced by a brand that's been out of the segment for the last six…
PayPal extends digital dollar to Uganda to boost online trade
Global payments giant, PayPal has extended its digital payment services to Uganda through its digital dollar stablecoin, PayPal USD (PYUSD). Under the new arrangement, Ugandan users can now buy, hold, send and receive PYUSD directly through their…
007 First Light Teases First Content Update, Adding New Driving Mission
007 First Light developer IO Interactive has teased what fans can expect from the game's first content update, and it should be a treat. After players complete the main story, they'll notice an ad in the game's main menu that teases new content…
Bungie Is Letting Players Try Marathon for Free for a Limited Time, Progress Carries Over to Full Game
Bungie is opening the gates to Marathon next week and letting players jump in on the action, free of cost. As part of Marathon Season 2's launch, the full game will be getting a free trial from June 2nd to June 9th on Xbox Series X|S, PS5, and PC.
Ferarri Reveals New $640k Electric Car and Everyone Seems to Hate It
Ferrari has revealed its new $640,000 electric car, known as the Luce, and it seems to have significantly harmed the legendary company's reputation. The Italian car company is known for making some of the most revered vehicles in history. The cars…
Backrooms Director Kane Parsons and Actor Mark Duplass Address 'Ghost Director' Rumors
There have been some rather odd claims stating that Backrooms director Kane Parsons didn't actually direct the film, prompting him to respond. The claims began circulating across social media, with some trying to discredit the 20-year-old…
IBM: Why AI Is An Opportunity Not A Threat, Raising My Price Target (NYSE:IBM)
IBM is reiterated as a 'Buy,' with a raised price target of $280, reflecting strong Q1 results and robust free cash flow. Q1 saw 10% revenue growth, a 19% EPS increase, and record Q1 free cash flow margins, supporting confidence in the FY 2026…
A New Update to Paralives Adds 11 New Jobs
Paralives has received a bunch of new jobs for players to check out and assign to their Parafolk. The new Paralives jobs arrive by way of a mod, and adds 11 new jobs for Parafolk, including tech, social media, and freelance positions. The new life…
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