Larry Magid: When tech gets in the way
My wife and I recently drove to Davis to attend a concert at UC Davis Mondavi Center. The next morning, we decided to walk around the campus to enjoy the …
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Be like Buffett and give (charitable giving 2024)
Warren Buffett made headlines recently when he released a letter to Berkshire Hathaway shareholders. The 94-year-old “Oracle of Omaha” didn’t highlight his multi-decade investing results, rather he used this communication to …
Good Morning Britain GP says do this to protect family this Christmas
Good Morning Britain doctor is calling on people to do one thing before visiting relatives if unwell this winter. A survey of 2,000 adults revealed almost two in three of …
Larry Magid: Using online photo apps to walk down memory lane
Like most people, I take a lot of pictures with my smartphone. Getting pictures into your phone is easy. But finding and sharing them can be a challenge. Fortunately, both …
Ottawa’s pandemic small business loan program lacked checks and balances: AG – National
The small business loan program the federal government rolled out during the COVID-19 pandemic wasn’t managed with “due regard for value for money,” auditor general Karen Hogan said Monday. The Canada Emergency …
Holiday spending should confirm soft landing
The retail holiday season is well under way, and in the weeks ahead, we are going to learn whether or not consumers feel as glum about the economy as they …
NotebookLM is a Google tool for fake podcasts, real research
If you’re looking to impress friends and family, perhaps you should send them a link to a podcast all about you. But what if no one has recorded such a …
Year end money moves 2024
Taking a cue from the nation’s retailers, let’s start the holiday season before Thanksgiving. Of course, unlike them, I am trying to help you save or make money, not spend …
Navigating gifts, giving and online safety
The time between Thanksgiving and the New Year offers many opportunities, including family time, great meals and treats, gift giving and charitable contributions. It’s also a time when children and …
Market reaction to Trump 2.0
The election is behind us and the immediate investor reaction to Trump 2.0 was overwhelmingly positive. On the day after the election, the S&P 500 was up 2.5 percent, the …