For the first time, the most common US bill in circulation is the $100: these benjamins aren't being used to transact our daily business — they're the preferred form of savings after a long spell of low inflation and nonexistent interest rates, when there are so many obvious reasons to distrust the banks. (via Naked Capitalism)
$100 bills outnumber $1s, and they're stuffed in our mattresses
50 members of congress push Biden for recurring stimulus checks
The ask is for monthly checks until 'the end of the pandemic.' Politico: More than 50 House progressives are pushing President Joe Biden to prioritize recurring direct checks instead of one-time payments in the next rescue package, upping the demands on Democratic leaders in their race to draft a bill. The group of House Democrats,… READ THE REST
Robinhood stock trading app scares 20-year-old into suicide
It appears bad UI and thoughtless data display in the Robinhood fee-free stock trading app convinced a fledgling 20-year-old stock trader he was negative three-quarters of a million dollars. The scared young man stepped in front of a train. CNN: In other words, Kearns did not actually owe $730,000. But he was apparently led to… READ THE REST
U.S. Senate confirms Yellen as Treasury chief, first woman to serve in role
Lots of firsts for women, with the incoming Biden administration. The Senate today has overwhelmingly voted to confirm Janet Yellen as Treasury Chief. She'll be the first woman in our government's history to serve in that role. "The Senate voted 84-15 to confirm Yellen, with all opposition coming from Republicans, several of whom have expressed… READ THE REST
This Pioneer center speaker is the piece to build your entire home theater around
Most of us want an audio setup for our home theater that models itself on the precision sound of a top-flight cinema. Of course, it doesn't take much shopping before the audio novice is floored by insider speaker jargon and other barriers of entry that leave them glassy-eyed. Punch-drunk from tech speak, those buyers usually… READ THE REST
Air fryers, pressure cookers, and sous vide makers are now on sale for up to 50% off
Kitchen appliances are like Doritos. You can't stop at just one. There's an almost addictive quality to picking up cool new gadgets that make some aspect of food prep instantly simpler or more efficient. These flashy new additions to the kitchen counter may be one-trick ponies…but ya gotta admit, their one trick is usually pretty… READ THE REST
This bidet seat delivers a positive impact for the environment — and your hygiene
In their native country of France, bidets are used by about half of the nation's populace. They're found in more than three-quarters of Japanese homes and businesses. And after becoming part of a federal mandate in 1975, their usage is over 97 percent in Italy. Bidets are everywhere, but America has had a long, tortured… READ THE REST