Monthly Archives: August 2022

Everyone says right now is the time to invest in I bonds, but I have 3 reasons not to take their advice

Jen Glantz. Jen Glantz Friends, family, and experts have told me now is the time to invest in I bonds. They’re a good choice because they’re stable, secure, and the rate is high right now. However, they’re limited, inflexible, and the variable rate concerns me. A few months ago, a friend I often turn to…

The stock market rally has room to run and investors should start taking on more risk, Ned Davis Research says

Spencer Platt/Getty Images Investors should start to take on more risk and buy consumer discretionary stocks, according to Ned Davis Research.The research firm said several indicators suggest the current stock market rally will continue.“We will likely take another step towards growth [stocks] on additional model confirmation,” NDR said. In the first half of 2022, growth…

Atomi Smart WiFi LED Floodlight works with Alexa, Google Assistant, and app control

Improve the look of your outdoor space with the Atomi Smart WiFi LED Floodlight. With a beautiful design, this intelligent outdoor light installs easily. Not only that, but it also allows you to easily control it remotely with your phone. Alternatively, you can choose to manage it via Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant. Depending on…

sleepme Dock Pro Sleep System has nearly 2x the cooling power of previous systems

Make the most of your sleep routine with the sleepme Dock Pro Sleep System. This system includes one Dock Pro control unit (2 for WE) and one Chilipad Pro mattress pad. Additionally, the new patent-pending system has industry-leading cooling capacity. It has nearly twice the cooling power of the previous systems. In fact, the sleep…

The UK’s offshore tax havens are quietly luring investors away from the likes of the Cayman Islands and Bermuda this ‘crypto winter’

Jersey and Guernsey are both stepping up their attempts to attract crypto investors with their favorable tax laws. Getty Images UK tax haven islands Jersey and Guernsey are stepping up their efforts to attract crypto and blockchain investors. They’re competing with territories like Bermuda and the Cayman Islands by offering favorable tax regulations. Crypto prices…

Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez have weathered a tabloid scandal, a possible iPhone hack, and even a trip to space. Here’s where their relationship began and everything that’s happened since.

Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez were publicly outed as a couple in January 2019. Since then, they have both finalized their divorces and embarked on a multicontinental romance. Most recently, they bought a new house in Maui, Hawaii, and took a whirlwind trip to London. It’s been a turbulent few years for…

An 82-year-old had to go 18 days without his medication after an airline lost his luggage

Luggage. Peter Dazeley/Getty Images A couple, both 82, spent more than 2 weeks on vacation without their clothing and medication. They had to borrow clothes from other passengers on their European river cruise. The airline said their bags were in different countries and only recovered one of their suitcases. An American Airlines passenger had to…

Kansas could have to recount the abortion access vote by hand, despite a 165,000 margin

Abortion-rights advocates gather outside a the Kansas Statehouse to protest the Supreme Court’s ruling on abortion Friday, June 24, 2022, in Topeka, Kan AP Photo/Charlie Riedel The recent Kansas vote to allow abortion in the state is to be recounted by hand.  Melissa Leavitt has lobbied for the recount, citing that she has “seen data.”…

I flew on United’s aging Boeing 767-300ER from Boston to London in economy and the updated cabin made the plane feel like new

Flying on United’s 767-300ER. Taylor Rains/Insider United Airlines has held onto its Boeing 767 aircraft and is retrofitting them with an upgraded cabin. The fleet is primarily used on international routes, though it is also flies some domestic routes, like to Hawaii. I flew on United’s 767-300ER in economy and loved the cabin, which made…

THE PAYMENTS ECOSYSTEM: The biggest shifts and trends driving short- and long-term growth and shaping the future of the industry

Business Insider Intelligence This is a preview of The Payments Ecosystem research report from Business Insider Intelligence.Purchase this report.Business Insider Intelligence offers even more consumer coverage with Payments & Commerce Pro. Subscribe today to receive industry-changing payments and commerce news and analysis to your inbox. The power dynamics in the payments industry are changing as…