We begin with toys for big kids if you didnt get a gadget that you had your eye on as a gift or if youre just looking for something a little fun and new, cnets senior managing editor dan ackerman has some new tech for the new year, and dan, its great to see you great to be here. You come bearing good gifts, things that really caught your eye. If you didnt get what you want for christmas, the best thing to do is go out right after and get it for yourself. This is interesting this is a new service and a piece of hardware from google called stadia. They wanted to build a netflix for games, where you didnt need to have a console, like an xbox in your living room, you connect to the internet and play the game streaming theyll sell you this little controller to do it with and you can hook it up to your phone so you can play these consolestyle very highend game on your phone. Who makes the game . Or can i play activision a lot of games from a lot of different publishers you buy the game as you normally would, but instead of buying a disc for your xbox, youre buying the streaming stadia version. That sounds like really bad news for the makers of game consoles i said five or six or seven years ago, these consoles would eventually go away and everything would be replaced by netflixstyle streaming. I was probably one generation too early, but its starting to happen now lets talk about people who do like the game consoles. This is super fun this year everyone wanted to play this when it came into the office this is the sega genesis mini. Its a micro recreation of the original sega genesis console, right down to the fact that it has a little console slot there. You dont put anything in it it has like two dozen games built in like one . Like altered beast and all the ones that launched with the genesis 20something years ago, and everyone considers it the greatest classic console of all time and it really comes with this pitchperfect recreation of the original controller. How do you hook it up to your machine . Just a couple of wires just plug this into here and that into your tv. And thats it what about this appletv thing . Streaming tv. Obviously, everyones got a roku or Fire Tv Stick or something. The higherend version is the appletv. This version can do, you know, 4k, and hdr, and its got a really cool remote and it also because everybodys got to have games, they have a new Gaming Service called apple arcade, so you can play games on your tv through this, kind of like the stadia. And you can use a regular game controller or the little stick that it comes with and if you want to get a nicer, more polished experience, then you get with a 50 roku, you could spend, you know, 170 or so and get the 4k appletv. What is this thing . This is the microsoft surface, which weve had for years. This is the tablet and you clip on the keyboard. This is the surface prox which is the newest version. Its one of the few things people have emailed me about over the next six months and said, when is this coming out . I really want one. Why its a little thinner and lighter, it has a qualcomm chip inside, almost like a phone, really long battery life thats lighter than my ipad theres a secret stylus hidden inside and you can pull this out and draw on the screen and youre not going to lose it because it goes right back in there and pop it down and fold the whole thing up and take it with you thats literally lighter than an ipad. Its basically a phone in a laptop body. Wheres the fun can you call on it you can put a sim card in there, yes whats this one that is not just a regular kindle, that is the kindle oasis, which is their super highend model just for reading books . For reading books but i had a regular kindle for so many years and i never wanted to get this fancier, more expensive version thats like 250 i finally broke down during amazon prime day over the summer and i cant believe how much better it is whats better the screen is a little bit bigger, but the quality is so much better. Its got these physical buttons for turning the pages, rather using your fingers and if i switch hands, it reverses itself, i can use it either handed on the subway. The quality of the screen is better its a little bit bigger for me, who usually has to bump up the size of the text really big, i was able to go back to normal size text fountain of youth this thing is it was an indulgence, but i am so glad i splurged on it. Here are ear buds and everybodys got the apple ear buds, the wireless the air pods. What are these things people love air pods, but they only really work on apple phones and theyre frankly hard to find a lot of the time. The big secret is, if youre listening to music, theyre not that great theyre not great music head phones these are the jobbers 75ts, and everyone has discovered, because these are selling out all over the place, theyre about the same as the highend air pods, 170, but sound really good with music, they have noise canceling, you can hook up alexa and the Google Assistant through them, so you can do all that smarthome stuff right from your ears and its an alternative for people who dont have an iphone or dont want the airpods and they do the same thing and frankly they sound better. Dont tell apple dan, thank you so much. All great gifts. Always good to see you always my pleasure. Up next, were on the money. Author Deepak Chopras new book explains mindfulness, meditation, and even money what hes learned on his journey. And later, Financial Resolutions to ring in the new year, whether you want to save more, spend less, or pay down debt, we will have tips for reaching your 2020 money goals right now, lets take a look at how the stock market ended the week [ ] lookin. To simplify your skin care routine without sacrificing results . Try olay total effects. One dose provides more vitamin b3 than 50 cups of kale and improves 7 key areas of visibly healthy skin. Try olay total effects. We hear a lot today about the value of wellness and awareness. Deepak chopra has been focused on both for the last 45 years. His new book is called meta human unleashing your potential. When i spoke with him, he had a surprising declaration about the benefits of yoga and meditation. Ive never been sick in my life im 73 next month and im in Perfect Health i mean, if thats not an argument for listening to some of this, i dont know what is. What do you do every day how does meditation work for you . First of all, i take life as a play and secondly, i am addicted to yoga and meditation. I do about two hours of that in the morning. But in truth, i never move away from my center of being, no matter what the situation is im independent of situations, circumstances, people, events, interpretations, validation, invalidation and criticism, all of that. You have studied people for a long time, too and you know what it is they want and what they need. Whats the number one thing people say if they could change . They want to be happy happiness is the goal of all other goals. And today we have a lot of actually good, Scientific Data on what makes people happy one is the set point, their attitude to life do they see life as a problem or as an opportunity. The second is resources including Financial Resources that add about 12 to your daily happiness expense. And the third is meaning and purpose. If you have these three components, and youre flexible, youre all set well, lets focus down on the financial aspects of that, since were a money show what can people do about their Financial Health what can they i think the first thing they should do is not spend money that they havent earned to buy things that they dont need, to impress people that they dont like the second, you know, my mother told me when i was growing up and getting to be a young man, put away 10 every month, of whatever you earn and let it be there because, everything is a spiral it kind of comes back to, sometimes it evolves dont worry about it stay put with sensible savings and investment that makes a lot of sense but what about issues that are a little out of your control what if its educational, expenses, what about if its Health Expenses . What do you tell people on those . I think you always find the best opportunity that you can within your means. I know that, you know, that the 2. 2 trillion that circulates in the world every day, only 2 goes to provide services and goods. The rest is making money off money off money off money. And it ultimately leads to insanity and hysteria. They should relax, understand, get the best advice. And then let it go, enjoy the day. If youre constantly worrying about the future and not present for now, when the future arrives, you wont be present for it my thanks to deepak chopra. Up next, were on the money. Millions of americans have made Financial Resolutions for 2020 but fewer than 50 expect to actually keep them for the full year how to make and then stick to your money goals and later, the holidays arent over yet. If youre looking for a bottle to help bring in 2020, well, guess what weve got the top picks for under 20. To neutralize harmful plaque bacteria and help reverse early gum damage. Gum detoxify, from crest. Robinwithout the Commission Fees. So, you can start investing today wherever you are even hanging with your dog. So, what are you waiting for . Download now and get your first stock on us. Robinhood. Nearly 99 Million People are likely to make a financial resolution for 2020 according to a new wallet hub survey. But sticking to a new years resolution can be tough, whether its losing weight or adding to your savings joining us with more on the financial goals that consumers are setting for 2020 and how you can keep them is Senior Personal finance correspondent, Sharon Epperson and sharon, its great to see you. Its great to be here i dont know whats tougher, trying to stick to the savings, different financial goals that we have or the weight loss ones, but what are some of the most popular financial goals that people are setting the most popular financial goals start with saving more money. A lot of people want to save more money they want to pay down their debt they also want to spend less the key, of course, to doing all of it is, youve got to figure out where you are right now with a budget and only four in ten have a budget only four in ten people have a budget according to the National Foundation for credit counseling, yes. Youve got to start at that point. Its great to have these resolutions and these goals, but now where you stand and how youre going to attack them. I understand where people want to save more, especially when youve just gone on some crazy spending spree and bought presents for everyone you know what the consumers do to try to stick to those resolutions how do you make that sort of resolve stay with you . The thing that is really important is to have that Emergency Fund but a lot of people get scared by the fact that Financial Advisers say you have to have six months to a years worth of your Living Expenses saved try just one month how about if you can add one month of your pay to your Emergency Fund, set that as a goal for 2020. You may not get there, but at least its a target that you have and figure out what percentage youd have to put away each paycheck to get there, to have one months pay fully in that Emergency Fund and then where you put it is key. Even if its just 2 that youre getting in terms of interest, its better than 0. 2 . So you want to make sure you put it in a highyield savings account. And look at your longterm savings and where you can add to there. You can put 19,500 into a 401 k in 2020 thats something to shoot for if you can do it. What about paying down debt what do you need to do to try to tackle that problem . Lets try to come up with a number, a number that works best for you. But in 2020, lets say 20 of your Credit Card Debt, youll try to pay down that much. Maybe you only do it on one credit card, maybe you do it for the overall debt figure out whats going to give you the most push, are you going to pay off those small balances to hit your momentum, or hit that highinterest credit first to make sure youre not compounding that interest . It works different for different people of course, you want to reduce that interest and reduce the debt as quickly as possible, but for some people, they want to pay that smaller balance off and one way to think about it is to do a Balance Transfer with a 0 interest card spending less is tough, especially if you dont have a budget, and i cant believe that the majority of people dont have a budget, but how old you tell people to go about doing this again, baby steps getting you towards those goals. This may be the first step you need to take, so you are spending less and have the money to then pay down your Credit Card Debt or your debt and also to save more money but one of the things you want to look at is where you stand, again. The last three months, gather all of the bills that you have and make a list of the recurring expenses rank that list in terms of needs and wants. The most important, put it top that would be your housing, food, health care, and then those things that you may not need, that you really want that streaming service, the last three months, if you didnt, why is it still on there challenge every single expense that youve written down there and at the bottom of the list where those recurring expenses are truly just wants, figure out what you can cut back on, that will give you enough money to start saving some or pay down more debt and thats a habit you can continue for the rest of your life. Thats a good first step. Sharon, thank you very much. Sure. Thats Sharon Epperson. Up next on the money, a look at the news for the week ahead and are you looking for a new wine to bring in the new year . Weve got some great options to enjoy before the ball drops. Robinhood believes now is the time to do money. Without the Commission Fees and account minimums. So, you can start investing wherever you are even on the bus. Download now and get your first stock on us. Robinhood. Here are the stories coming up that may impact your money this week. Monday is National Bacon day treat yourself to a slice or two. On tuesday, well see how consumers are feeling with the Consumer Confidence report for december and its also new years eve as 2019 ends, happy new year, everybody. Wednesday is january 1st, and of course, the markets will be closed for the new year day holiday. And then on thursday, well get a read on the economy with the manufacturing pmi. Thats the purchasing managing index for december tomorrow marks the days that Apple Computer was incorporated back in 1977 as the holidays wind down, theres still another occasion to celebrate with food, family, friends and maybe even a good bottle of wine, champagne, or something a little harder. Here with some options to help you ring in the new year, within a holiday budget is our friend, ray aisle. Hes executive wine editor at food and wine magazine ray, great to see you. Great to see you, as always i brought a couple of really great, affordable wines that are like by and by the case for big parties. This first one is from south africa, actually i like it because it kind of cuts that midway poison between Sauvignon Blanc and chardonnay its not too rich or in your face citrusy it smells a little oaky, a little chardonnayish its that sweet fruit oh, thats smooth its smooth, its crisp i dont even like chardonnay, but this is really its got a screw top on it. So its easy to open what are we talking, price range. Oh, 11. 99. And a percentage of those profits go to supporting education for disadvantaged kids in the South African wine region thats fantastic that makes you feel good, too. Is it harder and harder to find cheap wines given the tariff situation its going to get really hard to find cheap european wines the latest tariff situation is theyre talking 100 tariffs on all wines coming out of europe if those tariffs go through, its going to be very tough and very interesting to see how u. S. Companies will react will it be good news for anyone whos in wine country it could help California Wine sales. It could also be that california prices will also lift, because the competition has gone so widely up, why not raise your prices too, a little bit it could be more expensive wine for everybody. Yikes what about this cabernet . This is california. This is joel got, a wonderful producer of cabernet and other wines in california. This is a cabernet its sourced from all over california from napa, sonoma, lodi. I like that, too. I love this, it has so much like luscious fruit and its not aggressively tannic and delicious to drink and 15 bucks or so. This one, i cant believe you brought this is not wine. This is not wine i saw that. Its good for you as a morning drink. Its black pepper vodka. Its great in a bloody mary. What about raw . Well, raw, its if you take a tiny sip, i will suggest you take a tiny sip, you really do get that pepperiness. Such peer pressure. A combination of black peppers and serrano peppers. Its not hot, it doesnt burn your mouth, but gives you that peppery flavor and when you think about it in a peppery flavor, its spectacular. Its a small producer based out of charleston, south carolina. Okay, its not as gasoliny as vodka usually is, ill give it that and then, you have to have some bubbles yes for new years eve. And for new years eve this is the drama part. And i will tell you that the secret in advance to whether things foam over or not is if theyre cold enough. Too cold or cold enough if theyre see, this is a little not cold enough its going to bubble. Its probably going to foam up, over you did it you pulled it off. Of course, if its cold, it condenses everything and doesnt explode as quickly if you want your champagne to explode, make sure its Room Temperature and it go everywhere this is rose and its a beautiful sort of shade of coral pink how much is this one . This is about 50 bucks. This is a splurge. Its about 50 bucks right now. If those tariffs go through, youre looking at like 100, which is crazy so buy now. Buy your champagne now, you know, this is the time i mean oh, thats good, too cheers happy holidays happy new year, happy everything and ray, thank you very much for being here with us im thrilled. Youve been a great friend over the years, and i appreciate you coming in today. Im always happy to be here and always happy to bring wine youre invited back to any house anytime. Folks, that is the show for today. Im becky quick, thank you so much for joining us. Now, this is where we usually say that we will see you next week, but were sad to say this is our last show it has been our pleasure and a joy to do this every week and to bring you interesting, informative, and fun stories that you wont find anywhere else we hope that you have enjoyed watching it, we have certainly enjoyed putting it on, and i pam loving this crew and im going to miss everybody terribly were going to leave you with the names of the people who worked so hard to get our show on the air every week. Happy new years, everybody, and goodbye, and cheers cheers. Surprise, were still here before we finally sign off, i would like to thank a few people first, mark hoffman for giving us a very long and fruitful run and especially the Editorial Team here. It is a small but mighty group and i want to say thank you to all of you it has been such a pleasure working with everyone. Trent gillies who is here, erin berry, Sharon Epperson, and joel franklin, our executive producer i have loved worked you all. Ray, youve been an guest for the entire six years that weve been doing this, so its perfect to be here as our last guest happy new year, everybody. Cheers, and heres to 2020 thank you, all cheers. Hi im joan lunden. With a place for mom. Over the years, weve helped thousands of families find senior care and todays Senior Living communities have never been better. With amazing amenities like movie theaters, exercise rooms and swimming pools, public cafes, bars and bistros even pet care services. And nobody understands your options like the advisors at a place for mom. These are local expert advisors that will partner with you to find the perfect place. And determine the right level of care. 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