Author: Money Mechanics

Key Takeaways Wyoming has no state income tax, and Cheyenne has no local income tax. Property tax rates are low compared to nearby cities.Housing costs in Cheyenne are lower than the national averages.Local and state parks appeal to retirees who like an active, outdoor lifestyle.High walkability and public transportation options can reduce the need for retirees to drive. Cheyenne, the capital city of Wyoming, is among Investopedia’s best places to retire for 2026. It offers an attractive blend of Western heritage with everyday, modern practicality. With a population of just over 65,000, it is an appealing destination for retirees who…

For travelers who enjoy their own company, taking a solo vacation has a timeless appeal. You can go where you want, when you want, without accommodating a companion’s schedule and interests. And since the pandemic, solo travel’s popularity has reached new heights, says Alexandria Sanchez, consumer marketing manager for G Adventures, a small-group adventure-travel company.When travel came to a halt during the COVID-19 shutdown, many people realized how important traveling was to them. Once they were able to start taking trips again, they were eager to get going — even if that meant doing it on their own.Solo travel should…

A shaky start to the week is in store for financial markets after the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran over the weekend. Oil prices are expected to rise amid concerns that supplies from the Middle East could be disrupted, while investors are likely to scale back their exposure to risky assets, including stocks, according to analysts. Gold, which has already hit a series of record highs in recent months, could be a beneficiary as investors seek safe havens. The bombing of Iran early Saturday killed the country’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, and caused damage throughout the country. It sparked a…

Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) has produced jaw-dropping returns in recent years, with the stock price up 1,110% since the start of 2023. With that kind of gain, calling Nvidia undervalued seems ludicrous. Here are three reasons Nvidia stock is still a bargain for investors considering it now despite trading near its all-time high set in late October 2025. Will AI create the world’s first trillionaire? Our team just released a report on the one little-known company, called an “Indispensable Monopoly” providing the critical technology Nvidia and Intel both need. Continue » Image source: Nvidia. On Feb. 25, Nvidia reported $215.9 billion in fiscal…

U.S./Israel-Iran tensions, U.S. jobs report, Broadcom earnings will be in focus in the week ahead. Costco is poised for a potential breakout with its earnings report on Thursday. Broadcom faces a high-stakes test as its own results approach on Wednesday. U.S. stocks ended lower on Friday after the latest producer price index report came in much hotter than expected, adding sticky inflation to a list of concerns that has caused market turbulence this month. Source: Investing.com All three major indexes posted steep weekly declines, with the blue-chip Dow Jones Industrial Average logging its biggest weekly drop since mid-November. The S&P…

By David Enna, Tipswatch.com One of the most frequent questions I’ve heard from readers over the last year goes something like this: “Can we trust the government inflation numbers?” Or more bluntly: “Is the U.S. government lying to us?” My usual answers are: “Maybe” on trust and “probably not” on outright lying. This sense of fear and doubt erupted on Aug. 1, 2025, when President Trump fired the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Erika McEntarfer, and accused her of “faking” jobs numbers. The firing came immediately after the release of the July 2025 jobs report, which came in…

Soundcre/ZDNETFollow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google.ZDNET’s key takeawaysThe Soundcore Space 2 debut for $130 in three colors.They are positioned as more premium than the Space One, and less premium than the Space One Pro.They include upgrades to audio hardware, noise cancellation, and battery life.Soundcore’s latest announcement from MWC 2026 is its new Space 2 headphones, the sequel to its budget-focused flagship over-ear set. According to Soundcore, the Space 2 debuts with improved low-frequency noise cancellation, improved diaphragms for audio quality, and AI-powered noise reduction algorithms for clearer voice and better noise-canceling performance. Also: What to expect at MWC 2026:…

Key Takeaways At age 65, the average Social Security payment is $1,607 per month.The average 401(k) balance for people aged 65 to 69 is $252,800—providing about $800 per month to spend under the 4% rule.With an average of about $2,400 per month from Social Security and 401(k) savings combined, many retirees may face financial challenges without additional support or income, particularly in higher-cost areas.Options like downsizing, relocating, part-time work, and reverse mortgages can help stretch limited resources. At age 65, many retirees rely on a combination of Social Security benefits and retirement savings to make ends meet, with the average…

Key Takeaways Graduate students pursuing careers as mental health counselors or lawyers are expected to have the highest number of job openings in the next several years compared with other fields that require a master’s degree.These master’s degrees may be a good option for the increasing number of recent bachelor’s degree graduates who are struggling to find work in the slowing labor market. Recently graduated with a bachelor’s degree, but having a hard time finding a job? Going to graduate school in these fields may give you better options. The labor market has been slow to add workers, with tariffs…

News over the weekend brought a fresh jolt of geopolitical uncertainty for investors to digest as the first trading week of March kicks off. On Saturday, the U.S. and Israel launched a joint military strike on Iran, and U.S. President Donald Trump called on Iranians to overthrow their government. Iran retaliated with attacks on Israel and Gulf nations. Investors will likely be watching for more developments and their impact in the coming days. Investors will also be watching for employment data from the government’s jobs report for February on Friday. The labor market showed signs of improvement in January after…