|
Israel launches new strikes at Iran and Lebanon, as US says it has hit 16 Iranian mine-laying ships BBCWhat we know on the 12th day of the US and Israel's war with Iran CNNIran says US, Israel have hit nearly 10,000 civilian sites since war began Al JazeeraWATCH: White House holds briefing as U.S. announces 'most intense' day of strikes on Iran PBS
|
|
Tehran endures ‘worst night of strikes' amid mixed US messages about more to come The GuardianLive updates: About 140 US troops wounded in Iran war, 8 severely, Pentagon says AP NewsLive updates: 'Most intense day' of U.S. strikes on Iran, Hegseth says; Tehran warns it will block oil until attacks end NBC NewsWATCH: White House holds briefing as U.S. announces 'most intense' day of strikes on Iran PBS
|
|
‘Pokémon Pokopia' is a game about rehabilitating a broken world — and I love it TechCrunchNintendo Shares Soar 10% as Surprise Hit Pokémon Game Lifts Mood BloombergPokopia Pokédex review: a classic, reimagined The VergePokémon Pokopia Physical Edition Price Raised to $80 on Amazon, Amid Reports of Stock Constraints IGNHow to visit the Pokémon Pokopia developer island V
|
|
Iran's army says it will continue to target US and Israeli military sites
|
|
Is it true that many young professionals don't know how to save money?
I recently had dinner with an old college friend. I was expecting to catch up on friends, family and our careers, but it was clear he wanted some basic financial information.
Knowing I advise young professionals on their finances, he zeroed in on the following questions: "How much should I save, and how do I know if my savings plan is on track?"
SEE MORE Millennials Want a Different Kind of Retirement
Many highly talented and bright young individuals - often earning six figures, receiving an annual bonus and holding stock options - often struggle with how to spend and save their money. My advice is to develop a process that focuses on three fundamental ideas that anyone can use.
Control Savings and Spending by Paying Yourself First
Putting together a budget and tracking spending are useful tools - but they can be tedious and hard to sustain. Instead of starting with expenses, I begin by allocating the desired amounts of money to various savings and investment accounts.
I set up automated contributions to my 401(k) retirement account, Roth Individual Retirement Account (IRA) and after-tax brokerage accounts. Once that money is set aside, I have total peace of mind knowing I can afford to spend what's left and still be on track to hit my financial goals.
If, like me, you make the majority of day-to-day purchases on your credit card, another easy way to spot-check spending is making sure you can pay your credit card bill in full each month without tapping your savings.
Don't get me wrong - developing a detailed budget is a valuable exercise when done periodically. And it's parti
|
|
