When the Cost of Being Unmarried Is Too High

Nvidia and the Magnificent Seven probably make up too much of your high-priced index fund, especially when the S&P 500 is this expensive

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Business - MarketWatch - November 22

The risks of being too gloomy on Trump tariff plans

Overly pessimistic warnings of economic shocks could weaken crucial support for globalisation

World - Financial Times - November 21

High childcare costs pose challenge for Australian business

Despite government subsidies, the expense is pushing many women out of the workforce

World - Financial Times - November 14

For Older Unmarried Couples, Caregiving Obligations Can Be Murky

What should be expected of an intimate partner when a companion suffers a health crisis? Seniors and their families increasingly confront the question.

Health - The New York Times - November 10

‘Sexiest man alive’ John Krasinski is pretty hot when it comes to real estate, too

Krasinski adds his title win to an already impressive list of accolades, but has sold all of his L.A. properties in favor of a quiet lifestyle on the East Coast.

Business - MarketWatch - November 19

Hawaii has the highest cost of living in the U.S.: The state has 'really high home prices' and expensive goods, expert says

The most expensive states were found by analyzing the cost of living by The Council for Community and Economic Research.

Business - CNBC - November 3

Greek workers hold general strike over high cost of living and call for collective wage agreements

Greek public and private sector workers have walked off the job in a 24-hour general strike that is disrupting services across the country, with public transport in the capital suspended for ...

World - ABC News - November 20

WSL’s call to take surfing to UAE forces gay athletes like Tyler Wright to pay too high a price | Lucy Small

The person who has forged a path of inclusivity in professional surfing will have to hide who she is due to the league’s latest addition to its calendar . Calls for the World Surf League to remove ...

World - The Guardian - October 31

When we see others in distress we can suffer too. How do we heal from this collective trauma? | Sara Mussa

The more we identify with those suffering, the more vicarious trauma we may feel. But we can recover and even grow from this experience. The modern mind is a column where experts discuss mental ...

World - The Guardian - 5 days ago

'Being stalked was worse than being held at gunpoint'

Just five Stalking Prevention Orders were issued in 2023, despite more than 8,000 reports.

Has poppymania gone too far?

Over the past 20 years, the symbol of remembrance for the war dead has become increasingly ubiquitous – and a culture of poppy policing has grown with it. In autumn 2003, about six months after ...

World - The Guardian - November 5

Immigration affects care work, too

An obligatory reminder

World - Financial Times - 4 days ago

Is there such a thing as too much parental leave?

Done the wrong way, it can have awkward effects

Business - Financial Times - 17 hours ago

Bill Clinton grapples with his past in memoir – too much, too little, too late

The 42nd president’s latest book is a prolonged stroll down memory lane that never quite reaches a desired destination. In 1992, Bill Clinton defeated George HW Bush, a sitting Republican ...

World - The Guardian - 5 days ago

What are the Medicare premiums and costs in 2025?

Beneficiaries are seeing price hikes across various services next year.

Business - MarketWatch - November 12

An energy efficient home - why is it so difficult?

It can be hard to find good advice on how to make homes more energy efficient.

Offshore oil is back. At what cost?

Years after one of the worst spills in history, companies in search of new discoveries are drilling even deeper into the seabed

Business - Financial Times - November 18

The Cost of Gold Rattles the Jewelry World

Bold gold pieces are trendy, but makers worry that the steep price increases for the precious metal will soon deter demand.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - Yesterday

Democrats need to understand being relatable is more important than being right

Democrats approach elections — and communicating with voters — through a lens of how they think the world should be, rather than meeting them in the world as it actually is.

Politics - The Hill - November 14

How to Dress for Work: Balancing Fashion With Professionalism

A reader asks how to dress for work without losing a sense of style. Our fashion critic offers insights on striking the right balance.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - 3 days ago