‘I’m deeply disturbed’: My portfolio lost 20%. With Trump’s trade war, do I sell my stocks and buy gold?
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Trump doesn’t keep my portfolio up at night
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Trump says a "little disturbance" in markets is ok after stocks plunge amid trade war
The S&P lost all post-Election Day gains as stocks tumbled for a second day Tuesday amid President Trump's trade war. Mr. Trump addressed the market and detailed his plan for tax cuts during his ...CBS News - 1d -
How do I stay healthy in my 70s?
Today’s septuagenarians are different from the ones who came before, becoming grandparents and retiring later. Today’s septuagenarians are different from the ones who came before. “Many transitions ...The Guardian - 2d -
I’m 50, earn $172K a year and married, yet I’m still living paycheck-to-paycheck. My family want me to return home. What should I do?
“I have a $154,800 401(k) and a house worth $453,900 with $323,400 on the mortgage.”MarketWatch - 5d -
I Found Pornography on My Husband’s Computer. I’m Furious!
A wife feels disgusted and betrayed after discovering a lurid image of another woman on her husband’s computer screen, and worries that he may have permanently damaged their relationship.The New York Times - Feb. 19 -
I’m struggling to feel like I matter in any area of my life
Sometimes we slip into exchanges that feel more functional than meaningful, and leave us feeling unseen. The question I am hoping you can help me make sense of the feeling that I just ...The Guardian - 4d -
For too long, my wheelchair reminded me of what I’d lost. Then I saw it as liberating
When my rheumatoid arthritis became more aggressive, I clung to the idea of still being a ‘walking person’. Letting go of that gave me more freedom than I could have imagined. It started like any ...The Guardian - Feb. 26 -
I’m 69 and only have $121,000 in my 401(k). How can I repair the damage of the past?
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Someone left a strange wheelbarrow in my kitchen. Now what do I do? | Zoe Williams
It’s not mine and I don’t know where it came from. I’m just hoping that someone will take it away again. I’m going to do one of those tricks like a magician with a ball and cups, because it is ...The Guardian - 2d
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ECB cuts interest rate to 2.5%
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