April 10, 2017

If you’re not getting a tax refund this year, you’re doing it right. Experts say you should adjust withholding so tax refund money goes to your paycheck instead of Uncle Sam. Using that extra money to pay more on a credit card bill or to invest in a 401-k can earn more for you instead of being a zero-interest loan to the IRS. Source Link

The sounds of nature really can calm you. A study found that people who were stressed felt more relaxed after listening to nature sounds. But you might not want to use those chirping birds or running water in the background all the time. Those who were calm to begin with felt a bit more stressed after listening to nature sounds. Source Link

The battle over who dominates the world of wireless home assistants could take a new twist. Google may be adding a WiFi extender to its Google Home smart speaker to improve Internet coverage in your home. Amazon’s Echo dominates the market for the devices that use voice commands to answer questions, play music and operate smart home appliances. Source Link