10 Common Retirement Mistakes
Retirement is supposed to be a time of relaxation after years of hard work. Yet, many people experience post-retirement problems that make their “easy days†not so stress free. To avoid this kind of predicament, here are 10 common retirement mistakes that you should avoid, so that you can enjoy a happy and peaceful retirement.
Mobile Game Customers on the Rise
Mobile game customers will grow more than 16 percent annually, reaching nearly 50 million customers by 2010, substantially increasing total revenue in the sector during that time according to new research.
Market for Desktop Graphics Hardware Drops
Despite a rise in unit shipments, the market value for desktop computer graphics hardware shrunk in the third quarter a leading research group finds.
New Year, New Budget
As the new year begins, the last thing anyone wants to think about is the budget. Yet, this is a perfect time to reflect upon your spending over the past year. What worked for you and what did not? As you look into 2007, you need to plan, and the following questions should help you focus your thoughts.
Know Your Credit Status and How Inquiries Affect It
When approaching lenders, many people often make the mistake of going in 'blind.' Many do not look over their credit score beforehand because they are afraid that increasing their number of credit inquiries will worse their credit rating.
Strong Chip Sales Continue in November
A three-month average of global semiconductor sales ending in November reached $22.70 billion a new report finds, increasing over 11 percent from the same months in 2005.
Belarus Signs Gas Contract With Gazprom
While the new prices are below market value, it still is likely to deal a blow to Belarus.
EU Seeks Resolution of Russia, Belarus Gas Dispute
The European Union (EU) yesterday weighed in on the row between Gazprom, Russia's state-controlled energy group, and Belarus over gas exports, warning the two sides against interrupting sales. Russia and Belarus are haggling over terms to end a gas price dispute that could disrupt supplies to Europe.
Life Insurance, Do I Really Need It?
Among all the bills that you have to pay, why would you want to add one more to the pile? Yet, life insurance could be one of those necessary expenses. You may regret not getting it if you truly need it.
India Urged to Provide Farming Incentives
Agriculture experts urged India to ensure to ensure cheaper bank loans for farmers to help them avoid local money lenders with high interest rates.
Escaping the Stress of College Debt
Graduating college students can often feel pressured and even overwhelmed by what could seem like mountains of never-ending debts. However, there is stress relief available for students and recent graduates who take the right steps towards a debt free future.
Nigerian Pipeline Blast Spurs UN Call for Fuel Management Review
The United Nations (UN) has called for a review of the country's fuel supply management in Nigeria after an oil pipeline explosion killed at least 260 this Tuesday in Lagos, the commercial capital of the West African nation.
Not Too Late, Sales Last Until New Year's
For those feeling left out in the pre-Christmas sales rush, there is no need to worry. As the New Year approaches, stores are still hungry for customers looking for a deal.
Delphi to Get $1M Grant from NASA, State
Delphi Corp. (OTC: DPHIQ) announced on Wednesday that NASA and the Michigan Research Institute (MRI) are expected to give a $1 million grant to the firm to promote the development of an advanced welding process that would be beneficial for making vehicles and spacecraft.
Food Store Marketing Confronts Big Waistlines
With the New Year sure to bring many weight loss resolutions, fast-casual restaurant Boston Market is launching a web marketing promotion to present its food offerings as healthy and affordable solutions for reducing excess belly fat.
Anadarko Sells Fields to Exco for $1.6 billion
Anadarko Petroleum Corp. (NYSE: APC) announced on Tuesday the sale of two gas fields off the coast of Louisiana to Exco Resources Inc. (NYSE: XCO) for $1.6 billion.
IBM Takes Step Toward Light-Powered Chips
IBM says its researchers have built a device capable of slowing down the flow of light, opening the door towards faster computing chips in the future.
Seagate Buys Online Storage Firm Evault
Hard disk drive maker Seagate (NYSE: STX) bought the privately held Evault company on Thursday, giving the firm a foothold in the online storage arena.
AMD to Open Next Gen Lab
Advanced Micro Devices said on Thursday the formation of a new research lab that will focus on technology and platform development beyond the five-year time horizon.
Samsung Paves Way for 3 Megapixel Cell Phones
Samsung Electronics has announced the world's first 3-megapixel CMOS image sensor on Thursday, targeting the new product for ultra-thin cell phones.
Major Labels Sue AllofMP3.com
ajor record labesl sued Russian music web site AllofMp3.com on Wednesday claiming that the site was profiting illegally from their music.
Singtel Gets Palm Treo 680
Palm Inc.'s (NASDAQ: PALM) Treo branded smartphone will be available on SingTel Ltd wireless services, the companies announced on Thursday, bringing the smartphone to Singapore for the first time.
Ebay Changes Strategy in China
Online auction firm eBay Inc. (NASDAQ: EBAY) is shutting down its main Chinese web site and is launching a joint venture with a local partner, marking a strategic shift as the U.S. company tries to penetrate China's market.
Mozilla Fixes Bugs in Firefox
Mozilla has released the first update to its Firefox 2.0 web browser today, fixing a number of security issues, and marking the first time the new browser received a fix.
Microsoft Fixes Zune, Vista Compatibility Problem
Microsoft's Zune portable media player will now work on Windows Vista with a newly released software update, the company said Tuesday.
FedEx Earnings Fall Short of Expectations
Fed Ex Corp. (NYSE: FDX) reported Wednesday that its net profit rose in its second fiscal quarter for 2006 but fell short of Wall Street expectations.
DVD Players Surpass VCRs in U.S. Households
For the first time, DVD players were found in more U.S. households compared to VCR players, according to new research.
China LCD TV Market Set for Big Growth
China's LCD-TV market is poised for a sharp growth, with one research firm expecting a 49 percent compound annual growth rate (CAGR) into 2010.
Orange France Gets Treo 680 Smartphone
Palm Inc.'s (NASDQ: PALM) Treo 680 smartphone will be available on Orange France's Business Services, the companies announced on Monday.
MySpace to Launch on Cingular Wireless
Cingular Wireless announced an exclusive partnership with social networking site Myspace.com on Monday to offer MySpace functionality to all Cingular customers via their mobile phones.
