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Forget the 4% rule. Consider this new magic number for retirement withdrawals instead.
The economy and your own spending should drive what you take out of your retirement investments, new research says.MarketWatch - 26m -
The Best PS5-Exclusive Games Of 2024
We're now well into the current generation of consoles, but as time goes on, exclusives have become increasingly uncommon--especially if you're looking for games that aren't also on PC. That said, ...GameSpot - 16h -
'Hanukkah on the Rocks' offers Hallmark's usual holiday joy but with a menorah
Hallmark's rare Jewish-themed film is a pleasant, frictionless story from screenwriter Julie Sherman Wolfe, who also wrote 'Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story.'Los Angeles Times - 23h -
The Best Memorable Wines of 2024
The scarcity and fragility of rare old bottles makes them naturally memorable, but these 12 younger wines had their own unforgettable charms.The New York Times - 1d -
With His Usual Flair, John Galliano Exits Maison Margiela
The star designer, who has often courted controversy, rebuilt his reputation at the Parisian fashion house. After 10 years, he said goodbye with an Instagram post.The New York Times - 2d -
Want to retire abroad? Read this instead of the usual ‘best places to retire’ lists.
There’s a lot that most ‘best places to retire’ lists don’t tell you — or get completely wrong.MarketWatch - 19h -
Farage may disrupt the story of UK elections, but not its usual ending
Labour polls poorly now because it is taking unpopular decisions, but history points to a second term in powerFinancial Times - 2d -
Tech CEOs: Business as usual won’t work with the Trump administration
Tech CEOs should be calling for Trump to exercise prudence and moderation as he returns to power.The Hill - 2d -
The 10 best global albums of 2024
DJ Love celebrated car horns, Kenyan metalhead Lord Spikeheart traversed trap and doom, while 82-year-old Milton Nascimento joined forces with Esperanza Spalding. • More on the best music of 2024 ...The Guardian - 2d -
Scaling AI: Platform best practices
While the details will vary, there are 4 common principles that help companies to successfully deploy AI at scale.VentureBeat - 2d -
The Best Games Of 2024
The 2024 gaming year is nearing the finish line, and if there's a common thread linking all of this year's biggest releases, it's that several of these games have been surprise hits. While 2023 was ...GameSpot - 2d -
The 20 best albums of 2024
Check out the 20 best albums of 2024 as selected by Times pop music critic Mikael Wood.Los Angeles Times - 2d -
GameSpot's 10 Best Games Of 2024
Each year, the task of narrowing down our favorite games to a list of just the 10 best is challenging, and 2024 is no exception. Whether it's brilliant expansions to existing games, the continued ...GameSpot - 3d -
The 30 best songs of 2024
Listen to a playlist of the best songs of the year as selected by The Times' August Brown and Mikael Wood.Los Angeles Times - 3d -
Best Theater of 2024
Broadway roared back, but the kitties were downtown and the prayer service was in Brooklyn.The New York Times - 3d -
9 Best Theater Moments of 2024
“The Outsiders,” “Sunset Boulevard” and “Ragtime” were among the productions with stage moments that stood out this year.The New York Times - 3d -
The Best NYC Dishes of 2024
A messy patty melt, an exemplary chocolate cake and two dozen other delights worth savoring.The New York Times - 4d -
As Messi, 2026 World Cup clocks tick, MLS seems content with business as usual
It seems that the league just isn't prepared to expend anywhere near enough to reach the upper echelons of the sport anytime soon.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
The best books to give as gifts this Christmas
From a radical retelling of Huckleberry Finn to Al Pacino’s autobiography, novelists and nonfiction writers reveal the books they will be giving as gifts – and the volumes they would love to find ...The Guardian - 6d -
The best books of 2024
A new Sally Rooney, the return of le Carré’s George Smiley, plus real-life revelations from Al Pacino and Salman Rushdie ... Guardian critics pick the year’s best fiction, memoir, children’s books ...The Guardian - 6d -
The best fiction of 2024
From Sally Rooney’s Intermezzo to Alan Hollinghurst’s Our Evenings, Percival Everett’s James and a host of inventive debuts – this year’s highlights in fiction. In a year of surprises – a ...The Guardian - Dec. 7 -
Best Video Games of 2024
It was supposed to be a sleepy year for the video game industry. Then came surprise hits like Balatro, Animal Well and Astro Bot.The New York Times - Dec. 6 -
The 20 best songs of 2024
Here are the year’s most outstanding tracks – from Fontaines DC to Beyoncé via Kendrick Lamar – as voted for by 26 Guardian music writers Continue reading...The Guardian - Dec. 6 -
Ranking the best five fights this weekend
Nick Parkinson ranks the best fights happening this weekend and shares his thoughts on each must-see matchup.ESPN - Dec. 5 -
‘I’ve nothing saved for retirement’: I’m 50 and earn $45,000. I don’t have a 401(k) match. Should I put 10% of my salary in a Roth IRA instead?
“I currently have $36,000 in student-loan debt in forbearance in the SAVE program.”MarketWatch - Dec. 5 -
He Was Going to Save Intel. He Destroyed $150 Billion of Value Instead.
Pat Gelsinger was one of the chip pioneer’s true believers. After his rescue strategy failed, the board lost confidence in him. How does this iconic American company survive?The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 5 -
Biden could do so much good with pardons. Instead he bailed out his son | Tayo Bero
Hunter Biden cut the line while thousands of people who deserve similar considerations of mercy languish in prison. When Joe Biden announced on Sunday that he would be pardoning his son Hunter – ...The Guardian - Dec. 4 -
The world’s best food markets
FT writers and editors choose their favourite places to stock up on great local produceFinancial Times - Dec. 4 -
The 10 Best Books of 2024
The staff of The New York Times Book Review choose the year’s top fiction and nonfiction.The New York Times - Dec. 3 -
17 Best Housewarming Gifts for Any New Home
Make a house into a home with these gifts, whether they’re moving into their first house or a great new apartment.Wired - Dec. 3 -
This 22-year-old once dreamt of becoming a software engineer—instead, she just directed her first TV commercial
Ash Xu once thought she'd grow up to be a software engineer. Instead, the 22-year-old is fresh off directing her first TV commercial.CNBC - Dec. 3 -
13 Best Travel Tuesday Deals (2024)
Welcome to Travel Tuesday. We’ve got deals on suitcases, bags, and noise-canceling headphones ahead of your next flight.Wired - Dec. 3 -
The best TV shows of 2024
In a year filled with quality series, these subjective choices indicate that great TV shows keep being made, even if the industry is in a bit of slump, our television critic says.Los Angeles Times - Dec. 3 -
Inc.’s 2024 Best in Business Honorees
Meet the companies innovating, inspiring, and operating at the very top of their games.Inc. - Dec. 3 -
54 Best Cyber Monday Tech Deals (2024)
All cords lead to WIRED. Come gather to find the best Cyber Monday tech deals before they're gone.Wired - Dec. 2 -
35 Best Cyber Monday Headphone Deals (2024)
Looking for a new pair of earbuds or over-ears? Some of our favorite models are on sale right now.Wired - Dec. 2 -
The 45 Best Cyber Monday Deals From Best Buy (2024)
Best Buy's Cyber Monday deals take up to 40 percent off—grab that iPad Mini or the TV you've been eyeing all year before time runs out.Wired - Dec. 2 -
One of the best MVP races in NFL history is unfolding
Three weeks ago, the MVP was Lamar Jackson's to lose. Then Saquon Barkley went superhero and now Josh Allen is making his push. Buckle up for an intense finish.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 2