Mark convinced his mom to seek financial advice. What are important questions to ask?For most families, retirement planning isn’t just about numbers. It’s also about peace of mind. Photo by Ross Helen/Getty ImagesArticle contentQ. I’m 35 years old and my mom is 58. I convinced her to make an appointment with a financial adviser to go over retirement options and withdrawal strategies, as she...

Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Thursday, May 7Looking for the most recent Mini Crossword answer? Click here for today's Mini Crossword hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Wordle, Strands, Connections and Connections: Sports Edition puzzles. Need some help with today's Mini Crossword? The first three clues require you to think of phrases...

Tired of waiting for your EV to charge up? One Chinese company has a novel solution An electric vehicle is seen at NIO battery swap station on March 9, 2025 in Yantai, Shandong Province of China. Tang Ke/VCG via Getty...

After backlash, Adobe cancels Adobe Animate shutdown and puts app on ‘maintenance mode’ After customer backlash, Adobe said it won’t fully discontinue Adobe Animate, as planned. The company this week announced it would shut down its 2D animation software, Adobe Animate, amid an increased focus on its investments in AI. On Monday, Feb. 2, 2026, the company issued an update to the company’s...

FCC Bans Foreign-Made Routers as a 'National Security Risk'The Federal Communications Commission has moved to ban foreign-made Wi-Fi routers, according to a fact sheet released Monday afternoon. The ban includes “all consumer-grade routers produced in foreign countries.” Router manufacturers can apply for an exemption, but so far, none have been granted Conditional Approval on the FCC’s...