'I found out I lost my Vauxhall job on WhatsApp'

After nearly 120 years as a driving force in Luton, Vauxhall Motors is leaving the town.

A moment that changed me: I gave up my job – and found my self-esteem

When I moved with my partner to Washington DC, it was months before I was granted a work permit. At first, my confidence took a hit. Then I felt liberated to start a new life. When my boyfriend ...

World - The Guardian - November 6

Duckworth on Hegseth speaking out against women in combat: ‘Where do you think I lost my legs?’

Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.) criticized President-elect Trump’s nomination of Fox News host Pete Hegseth as Defense secretary, after he called for women to not serve in combat roles. “Where do you ...

Politics - The Hill - November 14

'My cancer was found as I was about to give birth'

After a Caesarean section, Laura Hudson had to endure chemotherapy and have a mastectomy.

I didn’t mind my unusual first name – until I found out it could cost me dearly | Torsten Bell

Research shows that those with easier to pronounce names are more successful in the workplace. Names matter. I’ve written a whole book about our country being called Great Britain at a time when ...

World - The Guardian - November 2

'I lost my leg on the way home from school'

World - Yahoo News - November 2

'I found my cousin in Cairo, then we went to war'

London veteran Percy Chafer never knew what happened to his cousin during World War Two - until now.

I want to find my ‘thing’. How can I work out what I want to do with my life? | Leading questions

Try too hard to find your purpose and you might miss it, writes advice columnist Eleanor Gordon-Smith . But wait too long for it to find you and you could lose out. Read more Leading ...

World - The Guardian - 5 days ago

Can my brother and I resolve our financial dispute out of court?

We are currently fighting over our late mother’s will - and it’s getting nasty between us

World - Financial Times - 7 hours ago

I lost my six year old son when flash floods inundated Nova Scotia - This is climate breakdown

Before the floods, I was always with my boys. Always. This is Tera’s story. Location Martock, Canada. Disaster Nova Scotia floods, 2023. Tera works with people who have physical and mental ...

World - The Guardian - November 11

A moment that changed me: I forgot about love – then found the man of my dreams

He walked into the room at my singles dinner party and everything stopped. After years of stop-start relationships and a broken engagement, he led me to a happier world. When I got engaged in 2002, ...

World - The Guardian - November 13

'This is my face and I will embrace what I have'

Cancer survivor Robin Fahey is taking part in an art exhibition highlighting facial prosthetics.

‘I’m a mother in turmoil’: My daughter refuses to see me — and she won’t let me see my grandchild. Should I cut her out of our will?

“Our family trust is a couple of decades old and needs revision.”

Business - MarketWatch - November 9

Could I still pass my driving test? Thirty years on, it’s time to find out | Rich Pelley

Forget recent news about the dangers posed by younger drivers – you may have more to fear from seasoned motorists like me. “There are a lot of idiots on the road … I mean, uneducated people, ...

World - The Guardian - October 30

‘Being divorced, I want to look out for her’: I gave my daughter $100K for a house. She’s buying a new home with her husband. What happens to my gift?

“They have now been married for six years.”

Business - MarketWatch - October 30

'WhatsApp screen sharing scam lost me £20,000'

Felicity Campbell says she "felt sick" after realising she had been scammed out of about £20,000.

'I want to get a job but I don't know how'

The BBC speaks to young people yet to enter the workforce as well as those who have chosen to leave it.

I’m a mother, 48, of three girls. I earn $200,000 and have a $576,000 mortgage. Should I take out a $60,000 home-equity loan and upgrade my BMW X3?

“Right now, I do not have a car payment and I pay off my credit-card bills of between $2,000 and $7,000 every month.”

Business - MarketWatch - 13 hours ago

'I could see my kneecap was not where it should be'

Cam Roigard suffered a knee injury that threatened to derail his Test career before it had properly started. But he is back - quicker and stronger than ever.

'I'm a hoarder - it's my mess and it's who I am'

Dan MacPhee shares his personal battle with clutter and what is being done to help him.

DNA firm holding highly sensitive data 'vanishes' without warning

Customers of Atlas Biomed are angry and worried about what's happened to the highly sensitive data they shared.

'I got a £450 fine for not showing my railcard'

Molly McGregor, 29, was fined £450 for not showing her railcard during a rail journey in May.

Can I avoid disruption to my child’s education?

My ex-husband claims he can’t afford the VAT added to our children’s school fees

World - Financial Times - November 20

How do I stay healthy in my 50s?

Ageing isn’t something that simply starts after you’ve reached a certain year. It’s a lifelong process, and in midlife your health needs can change. People in their 50s can be prone to a “vicious ...

World - The Guardian - 5 days ago

'I used my chair lift to escape flooding'

Annie Sweeney, 94, recalls how her home in Coalisland was suddenly "swimming with water" on Saturday.

Malala: I never imagined women's rights would be lost so easily

Malala Yousafzai is involved in a new film documenting the lives of Afghan women under Taliban rule.

I’m a 73-year-old widower who wants to take 6% out of my 401(k) instead of 4%. Can I afford it?

“I will receive $105,000 per year in retirement. I earn $135,000 a year now.”

Business - MarketWatch - 6 days ago

Dozens jailed in drug smuggling mega-trial: "Your honor, I played, I lost."

The multinational cocaine and cannabis trafficking enterprise was busted after investigators cracked encrypted messaging apps.

I have spent my life looking after my depressive, controlling mum – can I move on? | Ask Annalisa

This is one of the most controlling mother/daughter relationships I’ve ever seen. You have done more than enough for her. Every week Annalisa Barbieri addresses a problem sent in by a ...

World - The Guardian - November 15

‘I handle my dad’s finances’: My father is in a nursing home and will get $100K in compensation. What should I do with it?

“I’ve thought about CDs, money-market and mutual funds.”

Business - MarketWatch - November 18

'I love being my own boss': 30-year-old quit her job and halved her salary to run her side hustle full-time

While her income is lower than it was in her previous job, Anna-Marie Ortiz is happier as a small business owner.

Business - CNBC - November 16

‘Would this ruin her life — or transform it?’ My daughter is 25. Should I create a $5 million trust so she can give up her job and see the world?

“I just worry that she does not have the same opportunities I had early in my working career.”

Business - MarketWatch - Yesterday

36-year-old mom: I built a thriving living room Etsy side hustle, quit my job, and now earn $10,000 a month in passive income

"I have the freedom and flexibility I once dreamed of, all while doing something I love," writes Money Hacking Mama founder Rachel Jimenez.

Business - CNBC - 45 minutes ago

The moment I knew: I was an activist out at sea – but all I wanted was to go home and marry Aaron

Early in their relationship, Nelli Stevenson made it clear she had no interest in settling down. But after an adrenaline-fuelled day at sea she realised she wanted nothing more. Find more ...

World - The Guardian - November 9

‘I feel we’ve failed’: My son wants me to take out a $150,000 student loan so he can attend an out-of-state college. Is that fair?

“We are not eligible for any need-based aid.”

Business - MarketWatch - November 13

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