‘We have no prenuptial agreement’: Will my wife be able to take my money if I transfer it to my retirement account?
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‘My wife and I are very grateful’: Our son wants to pay off our mortgage before we retire. Will this backfire?
“He’s also the executor of our will.”MarketWatch - 20h -
‘I want to enjoy the time we have left’: I’m 68 and plan to work past retirement age. Should I empty my $700K 401(k)?
“‘I have $1.8 million equity in my homes, including my main residence.”MarketWatch - 1d -
I’m a wife and mother. Can I secretly change my will and leave everything to my daughter instead of my husband?
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My husband and I have been married for 18 years. We share a son — and my husband has a daughter. Why should they get an equal inheritance?
“This year she got married, and I was completely left out of any planning, bridal-shower and wedding activities.”MarketWatch - 15h -
'My wife fears sex, I fear death' - impacts of the USAID freeze
Despite a US waiver allowing the resumption of humanitarian help, life-saving services have shut.BBC News - 4d -
Jalen Hurts on OC: Out of my jurisdiction, I take things as they come
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‘Sometimes, I can’t pay all my bills’: I’ve been trying to put money aside for a European vacation. My therapist says no. Who’s right?
“I work 15 hours a week as a personal-care aid and also as a freelance housing inspector.”MarketWatch - 2d -
'My wife told me to date after she died - I wasn't ready for what was out there'
Geraint John says some dates have made a sharp exit when he's told them he's been recently widowed.BBC News - Feb. 9 -
Our four dogs sleep on the bed – so I haven’t had sex with my wife in 10 years
My partner doesn’t seem to care about our sex life or my needs as her husband. Should I have an affair?. I haven’t had sex with my wife for more than 10 years. We have four dogs and she has ...The Guardian - Feb. 11 -
I Regret How I Treated My Kids
Obsessing over the past is taking over my life.The New York Times - 5d -
I’m worried my appearance will jeopardise my career opportunities. Should I modify my look to fit in? | Leading questions
Most of us are not our complete selves at work, advice columnist Eleanor Gordon-Smith writes. But it’s up to you where you want to draw the line. Read more Leading questions I am a woman ...The Guardian - 5d -
The one change that worked: I set my phone to ‘do not disturb’ three years ago – and have never looked back
WhatsApp notifications in the middle of the night were the final straw. I switched those off – and every other alert – and it helped my wellbeing, sleep and parenting. My phone vibrates itself ...The Guardian - 2d -
My friend, 62, may only have weeks to live. How does he prevent his second wife from inheriting everything?
“He received a $250K inheritance last year.”MarketWatch - Feb. 8 -
I Do Not Want Revenge for My Father’s Death
My father’s killer is being released to save hostages.The New York Times - Feb. 9 -
‘It is hard to watch them buy a Mercedes’: My father left $600K to my stepmother. Her family put the money in a trust. Is my inheritance lost?
“My stepmother’s family refused to follow the terms of the will, which left their joint estate to my sister and me.”MarketWatch - 4d -
‘She is financially irresponsible’: My husband secretly gives our daughter, 37, thousands of dollars. She spends the money wildly. How do I stop this?
“My husband has been giving her money each month. The deposits from October 2024 through February 2025 total almost $13,000.”MarketWatch - Feb. 9 -
My date was so awful that, before we parted ways, I asked her to repay me for 50% of the taxi fare. Was I being cheap?
“As she was leaving, she made some ugly remarks about me being on my phone a lot.”MarketWatch - 19h -
'Fake bailiffs said they'd take my furniture'
Criminals pretending to be bailiffs are tricking people into paying thousands of pounds to settle fictitious debts.BBC News - 2d -
Jared Harris: ‘What do I dislike about my appearance? Everything. I have a weird eyebrow, red hair, freckles … ’
The actor on being on set with his famous father, his dislike of Vladimir Putin, and why the police gave him a bed for the night. Born in London, Jared Harris, 63, appeared on television in Mad Men ...The Guardian - Feb. 8 -
The moment I knew: I was mourning the end of my summer fling – then a parcel arrived at my door
When Steph Vizard hooked up with Hugh during a trip back home, it was like living inside a romantic comedy. But could they have a happy ending?. Find more stories from The moment I knew series ...The Guardian - Feb. 8 -
‘I have just bought my first gun’: the war diary of late Ukrainian novelist Victoria Amelina, introduced by Margaret Atwood
The author had turned to documenting the conflict in her homeland before she was killed by a Russian missile. Margaret Atwood introduces an exclusive extract from the book she was working on when ...The Guardian - Feb. 8 -
Will I avoid the Social Security earnings limit by putting 85% of my income into my 401(k)?
“If I apply for Social Security will the money that I put into my 401(k) count towards my gross income?”MarketWatch - 6d -
Older fathers on having kids in their 60s and 70s: ‘My time with my son is more limited – and more precious’
It isn’t only the likes of Mick Jagger, Rupert Murdoch and Al Pacino who are fathering children later in life. Six older fathers share the unexpected joys and pitfalls. The first time Gary Jenkins ...The Guardian - Feb. 8 -
I feel happier and healthier when not around my mother | Ask Philippa
When parental relationships fall short of fulfilling our own emotional needs, they can leave us feeling at fault. The question I’m overwhelmed by fear, shame, guilt and anxiety about my ...The Guardian - Feb. 9 -
'I miss my school': BBC launches programme for children in war zones
The BBC World Service has launched an Arabic edition of its award-winning educational programme Dars.BBC News - Feb. 10 -
I am less protected after my rapist's conviction
Amelia Price is calling for a law change so non-harassment orders are mandatory in certain domestic abuse-related cases.BBC News - 6d -
‘Reading is part of my identity’: the woman taking on Goodreads owner Amazon
Software engineer and developer Nadia Odunayo created the social media readers’ platform StoryGraph and its popularity has rocketed. Nadia Odunayo never planned to take on the mighty global ...The Guardian - 2d -
My Marseille, by Jonathan Meades
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‘I didn’t want to spend time with my children. I was just going through the motions’: the pain of parental burnout
Most people with small children are worn out – but for some, the pressure of striving to be perfect parents can drive them to the edge. . ‘I cried like someone had died,” Rachel Stern says of the ...The Guardian - 3d -
What would I tell my younger self if I met her for coffee? Mostly that things do get better
Everyone hopes that they will get happier and wiser as well as older. And you know what? Sometimes they do. I met my younger self for coffee. She wore a crisp white Agnès B shirt and patent ballet ...The Guardian - 2d -
A moment that changed me: I took my husband for granted – until I met three single women at a party
After 14 years of marriage, our relationship was comfortable, but slightly complacent. A sudden glimpse into the world of dating apps gave me a new appreciation for what I have. We weren’t ...The Guardian - 54m -
My son’s father died, but his stepmother won’t return his calls. We don’t even know if there’s a will. What now?
“My son is hurt, to say the least, that she is acting this way.”MarketWatch - Feb. 8 -
‘I am pretty much uninsurable’: My 20-year term life insurance is up, but I was diagnosed with throat cancer. Do I renew it?
“I am pretty much uninsurable.”MarketWatch - 6d -
The moment I knew: I’d had lots of lovers during our open relationship – then I realised I could trust him with my life
Photographer William Yang and Scott had been in a long-distance relationship for 15 years. Then a family tragedy brought them closer together. Find more stories from The moment I knew series ...The Guardian - 3d -
My Favorite Argument for the Existence of God
We, ourselves, are part of the proof.The New York Times - Feb. 7 -
'My university course made me who I am - now it's being cut'
Universities are cutting jobs to make financial savings, with students and staff bearing the brunt.BBC News - Feb. 8 -
My husband and I are in our 50s — and 85% invested in stocks. Is our strategy too aggressive for the next 10 years?
“Our funds and our tech stocks have done well over the years.”MarketWatch - Feb. 9 -
How I Reached Acceptance 7 Years After Losing My House in a Wildfire
A cartoonist reflects on loss and recovery after the Woolsey wildfire in 2018.The New York Times - Feb. 10 -
My no-plastic life: I tried to cut out single-use items for a month – and it almost broke me
Sourcing fruit and veg without wrapping was hard enough, but finding an eco-friendly way to brush my teeth was its own world of pain. And as for my 6pm crisps fix – forget it. The scale of plastic ...The Guardian - 6d
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