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  • I was laid off. I’m 43 and my husband is 35. I have $8,000 in credit-card debt and our mortgage is $1,600 a month. What do we do?

    “We have been bringing in $60,000 a year for the last couple years, until this October, when I was laid off.”
    MarketWatch - 11h

  • ‘I take pride in being debt-free’: My husband owes thousands of dollars in student loans and credit-card debt. Will I be on the hook if he dies?

    “We own a house together through a joint trust, but our bank accounts and credit cards are all held separately.”
    MarketWatch - 12h
  • ‘How do we live in this terrible world?’ a reader asked me. Here’s the only answer I have | Jonathan Freedland

    ‘How do we live in this terrible world?’ a reader asked me. Here’s the only answer I have | Jonathan Freedland

    From the bloodshed in Ukraine, Sudan and Gaza to the return of Trump, there are so many reasons to despair. But a little deliberate optimism can go a long way. It’s a season brimming with tradition ...
    The Guardian - 1d

  • I’m 42 and married with no kids. I have $114K in a 401(k) and $1,400 in credit-card debt. How can I grow my wealth?

    “I am not that familiar with investing, but currently educating myself about it.”
    MarketWatch - 15h
  • Layton Williams: ‘How often do I have sex? Often. In my 20s I was a rampant rabbit’

    Layton Williams: ‘How often do I have sex? Often. In my 20s I was a rampant rabbit’

    The actor, singer and dancer on his odd-shaped big toe, his secret betting history and falling flat on his face on stage. Born in Greater Manchester, Layton Williams, 30, began his career at the ...
    The Guardian - 20h

  • ‘I keep hearing about break-ins in my neighborhood’: Are banks responsible for items kept in a safe-deposit box? Are there other options?

    “I read that the bank discourages people from storing jewelry and coins in the boxes, so I did not rent one.”
    MarketWatch - 1d
  • MacKenzie Scott gives rare third gift to medical debt relief group

    MacKenzie Scott gives rare third gift to medical debt relief group

    MacKenzie Scott continues to make medical debt relief a priority in her mysterious giving
    ABC News - 3d
  • My mother has schizophrenia and there’s a chance I could too. Am I right to want biological children?

    My mother has schizophrenia and there’s a chance I could too. Am I right to want biological children?

    I’m not ambivalent about having kids because I’m afraid for their mental health. It’s because I’m afraid for my own. One recent afternoon, I went with a friend to pick up her five-year-old from art ...
    The Guardian - 3d
  • I Was a Health Insurance Executive. What I Saw Made Me Quit.

    I Was a Health Insurance Executive. What I Saw Made Me Quit.

    Shareholders, not patient outcomes, tend to drive decisions at health insurance companies.
    The New York Times - 3d
  • Fewer than half of Latinos in the U.S. have adequate health insurance coverage

    Fewer than half of Latinos in the U.S. have adequate health insurance coverage

    Latinos in the United States are less likely to have adequate health insurance than Americans overall, according to a new survey from health research nonprofit The Commonwealth Fund. The ...
    The Hill - 5d

  • Medical debt totaling $30 million to be paid off in Connecticut

    Connecticut has become the latest state to begin notifying its eligible citizens that some or all of their medical debt will soon be paid off
    ABC News - 5d

  • I have two life-insurance policies, but ‘rude’ agents keep calling me to change the terms. How do I stop this harassment?

    “The agent said that my policy is in jeopardy of lapsing.”
    MarketWatch - 5d
  • A sea anemone: I have pronounced their name incorrectly most of my life | Helen Sullivan

    A sea anemone: I have pronounced their name incorrectly most of my life | Helen Sullivan

    It is probably wrong to touch, even gently, these creatures. But even now I find it difficult to resist. In her book Theatres of Glass, Rebecca Stott writes about the Victorian craze for home ...
    The Guardian - 5d

  • Endemic discontent leaves little sympathy for US health insurers

    The UnitedHealthcare shooting highlights the problems of a healthcare system many see as broken
    Financial Times - 6d

  • ‘My strategy may be flawed’: Will I lose out on $500,000 SIPC insurance coverage if I only have one investment account?

    “As a retiree, I set up multiple accounts at the same firm.”
    MarketWatch - Dec. 14
  • This is how we do it: ‘Now that we’re having sex, can I still call myself asexual?’

    This is how we do it: ‘Now that we’re having sex, can I still call myself asexual?’

    Physical intimacy with Phoebe is just a ‘lovely way to connect’ says Ali – but neither see it as a crucial part of their relationship How do you do it? Share the story of your sex life, ...
    The Guardian - Dec. 14

  • ‘I want to enjoy the rest of my years’: I’m 65, retired and own my home. I have $300,000 to invest. What should I do with it?

    “Is the stock market reliable?”
    MarketWatch - Dec. 14
  • How can I do more to help my parents when I have a young family of my own? | Ask Annalisa Barbieri

    How can I do more to help my parents when I have a young family of my own? | Ask Annalisa Barbieri

    It’s easy to feel guilty and ‘useless’ but you have options. Be honest with yourself about what you are able to do. A few months ago, my dad went into a care home. The cognitive symptoms of his ...
    The Guardian - Dec. 14

  • ‘I hate to be the interfering mother-in-law’: My son bought a house with his wife — so why is his father-in-law on the deed?

    “I asked him if he was also on the deed. He said yes.”
    MarketWatch - Dec. 13
  • Most Americans Say They Have Good Health Insurance, Polls Show

    Most Americans Say They Have Good Health Insurance, Polls Show

    Many have encountered problems with their coverage, but the recent rage on social media is only part of the picture of Americans’ views on health care.
    The New York Times - Dec. 13
  • Please Let Me Love My Wife

    Please Let Me Love My Wife

    Her pronouns changed. Our bond didn’t.
    The New York Times - Dec. 13
  • Relief for thousands of families burdened by crushing medical debt

    Relief for thousands of families burdened by crushing medical debt

    After NBC's reporting on a large hospital system that placed liens on homes of patients who owed medical debt, the company removed the liens and canceled judgments against thousands of patients. ...
    NBC News - Dec. 13
  • My long-distance partner is moving in with me, but I have trepidation. How can I be at peace with it? | Leading questions

    My long-distance partner is moving in with me, but I have trepidation. How can I be at peace with it? | Leading questions

    ‘Going off’ someone isn’t the same as realising they’re taking more than you want to give, writes advice columnist Eleanor Gordon-Smith . Read more Leading questions My long-distance partner ...
    The Guardian - Dec. 12
  • We have no business even knowing each other. But the value of my work wife cannot be overstated | Emily Mulligan

    We have no business even knowing each other. But the value of my work wife cannot be overstated | Emily Mulligan

    What good is piping hot gossip when you have to explain every character’s years-long backstory and their annoying snacking habits?. Forget the shrieks and hugs at the arrivals hall or the way the ...
    The Guardian - Dec. 12
  • Warren: 'Visceral' response to insurance CEO's killing should be 'warning to everyone in the health care system'

    Warren: 'Visceral' response to insurance CEO's killing should be 'warning to everyone in the health care system'

    Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) said in a new interview that the "visceral" response to the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson should serve as a warning "to everyone in the health care ...
    The Hill - Dec. 11
  • I have finally mastered meditation – with the help of my tiny new puppy | Joel Snape

    I have finally mastered meditation – with the help of my tiny new puppy | Joel Snape

    I’ve learned to ignore distractions and focus on one thing, even if it is ensuring the little fella doesn’t wee, or worse, on the carpet. Last week, our family got a puppy. Not for Christmas – I’m ...
    The Guardian - Dec. 11
  • My daughter could have died. I blame US insurance companies | Melody Schreiber

    My daughter could have died. I blame US insurance companies | Melody Schreiber

    I asked my doctor for a shot to protect my premature daughter against RSV. Then we realized we didn’t qualify for insurance. Since Thursday morning, United Healthcare hasn’t left my thoughts – ...
    The Guardian - Dec. 10

  • My husband and I have lived in my house for 17 years. Should I finally add him to the deed?

    “I have no mortgage.”
    MarketWatch - Dec. 10

  • ‘I’m at a loss’: My boyfriend of nearly 10 years is naming his elderly parents as beneficiaries and giving them power of attorney. Am I right to be upset?

    “I own the house we live in and he pays me a small amount of rent every month to help cover my mortgage and utilities.”
    MarketWatch - Dec. 10
  • Once I would have squirmed if a barista knew my order. But I’m learning to love being a regular | Emma Beddington

    Once I would have squirmed if a barista knew my order. But I’m learning to love being a regular | Emma Beddington

    It’s nice to be known – even as someone who’s utterly predictable, cake-dependent and often unwashed. We went to the same cafe almost every day during our month-long trip to Venice. It was the same ...
    The Guardian - Dec. 8

  • Are there any pitfalls to having my retirement savings in two brokerage accounts? I have $900,000 in an IRA and 401(k).

    “I’m 52 years old and I don’t plan on drawing from my IRA until my required minimum distribution.”
    MarketWatch - Dec. 7

  • My health insurer billed me for $1,883 I didn’t owe. Here’s how I fought it — and won.

    Consumer protections exist, but it can take a lot of time, patience and determination to fight a health insurer, and not everyone prevails.
    MarketWatch - Dec. 7

  • How do I make sure my retirement accounts go to my wife, and then my kids, when I die?

    Planning and proper documentation is required if your wishes are to be carried out
    MarketWatch - Dec. 7
  • Scott Burt Taking Medical Leave Of Absence

    Scott Burt Taking Medical Leave Of Absence

    The Rapid City Rush head coach and general manager is stepping back to focus on a recent health issue.
    Yahoo Sports - Dec. 6
  • Patriots' Jerod Mayo says 'I still have a lot to learn,' will '100 percent' be a better coach next year

    Patriots' Jerod Mayo says 'I still have a lot to learn,' will '100 percent' be a better coach next year

    Mayo is reflecting on his first year so far, as the Patriots sit at 3-10
    CBS Sports - Dec. 6

  • Can I still use my credit card after debt consolidation?

    You may be able to use your credit cards after consolidating, but that isn't always the best financial move.
    CBS News - Dec. 5
  • A Health Insurance C.E.O. Was Gunned Down in Manhattan

    A Health Insurance C.E.O. Was Gunned Down in Manhattan

    Also, the Supreme Court appeared inclined to uphold a Tennessee law on trans care. Here’s the latest at the end of Wednesday.
    The New York Times - Dec. 4

  • Will my loved ones have to pay tax on my pension when I die?

    I’m worried about the new rules that mean my pension is subject to inheritance tax
    Financial Times - Dec. 4
  • I wake up aroused – but can’t maintain it to make love to my wife

    I wake up aroused – but can’t maintain it to make love to my wife

    Anxiety is getting the better of me. What can I do to combat it and get my confidence back?. I often wake up with a good erection , but when I try to make love with my wife I get all hot ...
    The Guardian - Dec. 3

  • ‘I don’t want the government involved in my affairs’: My husband lists me as his beneficiary. We don’t have children. Do we need a will?

    “My concern is that there would be some involvement by the state that would cost me.”
    MarketWatch - Dec. 3
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