Is virtual reality a way to combat loneliness in the elderly?

Carl Horzmann has found a way to take his 87-year-old dad scuba diving on the Great Barrier Reef, go skiing for the first time and bring him on a tour of his old neighborhood in Union, NJ, where he grew up — all with the help of virtual reality. As part of a Phase I … Read more

The uncertain economy is driving growth in AI-powered office automation

Corporate technology leaders are relying on artificial intelligence and other software automation tools to help companies grow without hiring additional workers anytime soon. Although some of these efforts predate current economic uncertainties, many are being accelerated or expanded as pressure grows on employers to do more with fewer resources—including fewer workers—until market conditions improvesays CIOs … Read more

How did the stock market perform under Biden?

Stock performance in Biden’s first two years was the worst in 20 years. Getty Images font size President Joe Biden begins his third year in the Oval Office on Friday. For investors, his tenure has been marked so far by worst performance Since George W. Bush’s first two years in office. Biden, at least, has … Read more

I spoke to a financial advisor who was “very interested in talking about himself and his finances”. Should I run for the hills?

How can I be sure that I find a counselor who cares about me and my situation? Getty Images Question: I need a financial planner, as I am looking to review my current financial situation and goals. The last person I spoke to was more interested in talking about himself and his finances, which wasn’t … Read more

My husband and I rented our second home to our son and his wife. Now we want him to own this house, but we’re keeping the mortgage rate at 2.5%. How can we do that?

My husband and I purchased a second home two years ago, for $160,000, with a 30-year mortgage at 2.5%. We bought it for the sole purpose of renting it out to our son and his new wife. They were fresh out of university, just starting their careers. They have made this house their home. And … Read more