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‘I worked hard for my savings’: I’m 71 and a retired teacher. I want to give my kids money — but my daughter spends lavishly and my son is wealthy.
“I have been reading about the idea of giving your children money when they need it the most, rather than waiting until you die.”MarketWatch - 1h -
Amid Israel-Hezbollah Crossfire, Fish Farmers Stay Put
The war with Hezbollah has cleared out the north of the country — save for a hardy few and their thousands of prized fish.The New York Times - 3h -
5 Healthy Steps That Changed My Leadership and Life
How prioritizing my health led to a major shift in my role as CEO, husband, and father.Inc. - 6h -
This is how we do it: ‘I struggle to fully enjoy sex because I’m so conscious of what I look like’
Alexandra and Jake contend with insecurities, but are slowly discovering sexual intimacy How do you do it? Share the story of your sex life, anonymously . When we’re doing missionary it’s a lot ...The Guardian - 7h -
‘If we don’t look after this treasure, we’re going to lose it’: the fight to restore one of the UK’s most historic streets
Home to choir singers for 650 years, Grade-1 listed Vicar’s Close by Wells Cathedral is in need of funding to keep its medieval houses liveable – and its unique history alive. Choir singers have ...The Guardian - 7h -
A Month On, a Tenuous Cease-fire Holds Between Israel and Hezbollah
Israel and Hezbollah have exchanged strikes and accusations of breaches. Implementation of the deal has been slow. But the truce has brought some calm to a tumultuous region.The New York Times - 1d -
‘He’s 70 and fairly wealthy’: I met the love of my life three years ago. How do I politely ask that he include me in his will?
“His two sons are against any kind of commitment between us, as their dad has had two failed marriages.”MarketWatch - 4h -
‘I keep hearing about break-ins in my neighborhood’: Should I keep valuable items in a safe-deposit box? What are my options?
“I read that the bank discourages people from storing jewelry and coins in the boxes, so I did not rent one.”MarketWatch - 6h -
‘I’ve always been very good with money’: Should I put my wife on the title of my home, investment property and my late father’s house?
“If I die and she sells the properties, would she have to pay a lot of capital-gains taxes, especially on the houses we don’t live in?”MarketWatch - 6h -
I’m 51 and didn’t adjust my 403(b) and 457(b) contributions to max them out. What can I do before year-end?
‘Can I contribute $7,500 to a traditional IRA to make up some of the missed contributions?’MarketWatch - 6h -
Will holding TIPS in my brokerage account ruin my year with ‘phantom tax’?
You not only have to worry about tax on the interest, but also on income earned along the way.MarketWatch - 6h -
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'I was so stressed that I pulled out my eyelashes'
Isobel Perl says suffering from trichotillomania ended up being a turning point for her business.BBC News - 12h -
‘Bullets can make a real mess of bones’: the hospital where the war wounded have their lives put together again
At MSF’s pioneering centre in Amman, Jordan, the dedicated team deal with lives that have already been saved. Here they make those lives worth living. As a sign of commitment to peace, help us ...The Guardian - 14h -
How I beat overwhelm: I deleted my email app – and my sleep suddenly improved
Checking my emails at every possible opportunity had become distracting and draining. So I set myself new boundaries. As a freelance writer, the structure of my work day can often vary wildly. ...The Guardian - 14h -
My mother is giving my son $100K for a down payment. Can she wait until the last minute to put the money in his account?
“She really doesn’t want to send it to them until they’re ready to make the purchase.”MarketWatch - 1d -
How I beat overwhelm: I found WhatsApp draining – so I learned ways to curb my cravings
My anxiety about not replying to everyone’s messages was at a constant simmer until I created proper boundaries. I feel as if I’ve lost days of my life to digital causes. Even though I’m an ...The Guardian - 1d -
My son’s girlfriend has taken over his life and I fear he’s being suffocated | Ask Annalisa Barbieri
You are better off keeping your son close so that he knows he can come to you if there are problems Every week Annalisa Barbieri addresses a problem sent in by a reader . A year ago, our ...The Guardian - 1d -
How I beat overwhelm: I said no to social events – and my friendships grew deeper
It seemed important to have a packed calendar. But when I slowed down I made space for spontaneity and fun. I used to equate a packed calendar with a full life. My days were booked up, well ahead ...The Guardian - 1d -
'I can't put my life on hold' - Israel's war-weary reservists look for an end to fighting
Under the burden of military service, some reservists are refusing to return to Israel's front lines.BBC News - 1d -
'I work alone in my pub because of staff shortages'
Hotel and restaurants say they are struggling to attract enough staff.BBC News - 1d -
‘I thought it was fake news’: secrecy around North Koreans fighting in Kursk
As reports of battlefield casualties emerge, Russian locals say presence of soldiers sent by Pyongyang is barely noticed. At dusk one afternoon last week, two dozen wounded North Korean soldiers ...The Guardian - 1d -
'My house was so out of control, I felt ashamed'
A mother says a charity has changed her life after helping her declutter and clean her home.BBC News - 1d -
'I had a life to live': Survivors recall tsunami 20 years later
It has been 20 years since the deadliest tsunami ever recorded, one that devastated communities around the Indian ocean and killed more than 200,000 people. NBC News' Janis Mackey Frayer spoke with ...NBC News - 1d -
Pope urges negotiations to end Ukraine-Russia war
The pontiff also called for a ceasefire in Gaza and the freeing of hostages held by Hamas.BBC News - 3d -
I interviewed some of the top longevity experts in 2024: 3 things I learned from their approach to a long, healthy life
This year, I interviewed several longevity experts about the practices they recommend for optimal health. Here's what I learned from them.CNBC - 3d -
The Christmas that went wrong: I ended up in A&E with burns from my mother’s gravy
After two horrendous weeks with chickenpox and norovirus, I thought I was finally better on Christmas Day. But I had reckoned without a jug of scalding Bisto. The strangled half-scream I emitted as ...The Guardian - 3d -
‘It changed my idea of what games can be’ – the 31 games readers couldn’t put down in 2024
From the grisly Space Marine 2 to the glorious Metaphor: ReFantazio, it’s time for Pushing Buttons subscribers to share their games of the year. Happy Christmas, Pushing Buttons readers! My sincere ...The Guardian - 3d -
Pope calls for end to global wars, divisions in Christmas message
Pope Francis called for an end to global wars and divisiveness in his annual Christmas Day message, given Wednesday. "This Christmas, at the beginning of the Jubilee Year, I invite every ...The Hill - 3d -
Christmas in Bethlehem celebrated under the shadow of Israel's war in Gaza
Faith leaders and residents in Bethlehem are grappling with how to mark the festive holiday while fellow Palestinians continue to be killed.NBC News - 3d -
I've seen Gavin & Stacey but I can't tell anyone what happens
Gavin & Stacey returns to our screens on Christmas Day for one final time - and I've seen it.BBC News - 3d -
Ukraine war briefing: North Korean troops yet to make major impact on fighting, says Ukraine military intelligence
Missile strike targets residential building in Kryvyi Rih; Christmas celebrations across Ukraine shrouded in grief. What we know on day 1,036. See all our Ukraine war coverage A ballistic ...The Guardian - 3d -
Ukraine's war stamps put humour, patriotism and swearing in the post
Ukraine's war stamps, some with swear words, boost morale at home and promote its image abroad.BBC News - 3d -
Bethlehem faces somber Christmas as Israel-Hamas war rages on
At Bethlehem in the occupied West Bank, the birthplace of Jesus Christ, residents and businesses are facing the effects of the Israel-Hamas war during the holiday season. The city, usually filled ...NBC News - 3d -
What rights do I have if my credit card debt is in collections?
By knowing these rights, you may be able to avoid some of the common pitfalls associated with debt collection.CBS News - 3d -
Spencer Rattler: Embarrassing loss, I put it on myself
A Monday night game at Lambeau Field against a playoff-bound Packers team would be a tough gig for most quarterbacks and it's an especially difficult one for a rookie quarterback leading an offense ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
‘I don’t want a fight’: the Brazilian samba composer suing Adele for plagiarism
Toninho Geraes has alleged in a lawsuit the British pop star plagiarised his track Mulheres in her Million Years Ago song. The British pop superstar Adele is not on tour in Brazil at the moment, ...The Guardian - 4d -
What are my mortgage options while I work abroad?
I plan to keep a property in the UKFinancial Times - 4d -
'I cook my Christmas dinner in five air fryers'
A cookery writer from Kent is ditching her oven to cook a festive feast for 11 of her loved ones.BBC News - 4d -
How an Instagram-Perfect Life in the Hamptons Ended in Tragedy
Candice and Brandon Miller showed the public a world of glittering parties and vacations. The money to sustain it did not exist.The New York Times - Dec. 17
