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Funds or Stocks?
Q. I really don't want to lose money. So should I only invest in mutual funds and not stocks? -- K.T., Biddeford, Maine
A. Mutual funds can lose money, just as stocks can, particularly funds that invest in stocks. Most investments carry some risk. The least risky (such as U.S. Treasury bonds) will often grow very slowly. Stocks ... (full story)
3 tricky decisions for every retirement plan
Many aspects of retirement planning are the subject of hot debate, even among experts. Here are three tricky decisions that confront people planning retirement today.
Decision 1: How much to withdraw each year in retirement
It’s impossible to say at the outset of retirement what the “right” withdrawal rate ... (full story)
AI-driven Ring Cycle sparks boos at 150th anniversary Wagner Festival
BAYREUTH, Germany (AP) — Richard Wagner likely would have appreciated the cutting-edge technology, if not the reaction.
Scenery selected by artificial intelligence sparked boos at the 150th anniversary performance of Wagner’s Ring Cycle from an audience frustrated that software could integrate images but not drama.(full story)
Do you toss food once the date on the label has passed? Experts say that's often a waste
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — If you’ve ever tossed out a carton of milk or a container of yogurt solely because the date on the packaging had passed, you’re not alone.
Many people throw away food simply because of the date printed on the label. But often it is still perfectly edible, according to experts.
With no f ... (full story)
Telegram's billionaire founder Pavel Durov has faced legal woes before -- in Russia and France
Pavel Durov, the billionaire founder and CEO of the Telegram messaging app, has repeatedly run into trouble with both the Kremlin and Western officials as he cast himself as a champion of free speech.
On July 29, Russia's Federal Security Service, or FSB, accused him of aiding what it called terrorist activities. It also said it ... (full story)