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'My £250 Child Trust Fund is now worth only £12'
Max Prince was shocked to discover that surprise fees had left him with just £12.39 in his trust fund.4 hours ago -
Business - MarketWatch
‘Their house was purchased with my family money’: My late father left a life estate to his second wife. She’s only 10 years older than me. How can I undo this?
“Apparently the probate laws in Florida are different, perhaps superseding the will.”8 hours ago -
Business - CNBC
This is why David Einhorn thinks Peloton could be worth five times what it is now
David Einhorn's Greenlight Capital had a $6.8 million stake in Peloton as of June 30, and he thinks the company could be worth five times its current value.Yesterday -
Business - MarketWatch
‘I don’t trust my financial guy.’ I’m 67 and trying to live on $2.2K-a-month Social Security. I have $500K with an adviser, who charges 2%, but last year the return was 26%. What’s my move?
We spotted a lot of too-common red flags.12 hours ago -
Business - MarketWatch
‘I have little faith in the world right now’: My husband died after a long illness and our joint bank account was frozen. How could this happen?
“Am I still the joint owner of this account?”12 hours ago -
Business - MarketWatch
I’m 63, retired and getting $45,000 per year. But I only have about $200,000 in my IRA and still have a mortgage. What’s my move?
Have an issue with your financial adviser or considering a new one? Email questions or concerns to picks@marketwatch.com. We’ll have financial advisers weigh in.13 hours ago -
Business - MarketWatch
‘Who do people like me turn to?’ I am 70 with absolutely no emergency or retirement savings. So now what?
Have an issue with your financial adviser or looking for a new one? Email questions or concerns to picks@marketwatch.com. We’ll have financial advisers weigh in.14 hours ago -
Business - MarketWatch
My mother-in-law stole $25,000 from my husband’s emergency fund. We donated to charity rather than give her a birthday gift — and she cried foul.
“As his power of attorney, she had access to his emergency fund.”2 days ago -
Business - MarketWatch
‘I feel like I’m missing something’: I’m 68, divorced with two children. I’ve $750,000 and rent my home. Do I need a trust?
“I continue to reinvest the dividends and interest so my investments continue to grow.”2 days ago -
Top stories - The New York Times
Nate Silver: My Gut Says Trump, but Don’t Trust Anyone’s Gut, Even Mine
A 50-50 forecast really does mean 50-50. And you should be open to the possibility that those forecasts are wrong.3 days ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Man faces jail over AI-generated child abuse images
Hugh Nelson, 27, made "bespoke" explicit images depicting children being harmed, a court heard.3 days ago -
Top stories - CBS News
2 cheap ways to borrow $100,000 worth of home equity right now
Need to borrow $100,000 from your home equity? Here are two of the cheapest ways to do so right now.3 days ago -
Top stories - BBC News
What is the Real Living Wage and what is it worth?
The Real Living Wage is going up, six months after National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage rates rose.3 days ago -
Business - CNBC
Lilium was once a promising 'air taxi' startup worth billions. Now it's on the brink of insolvency
German aerospace startup Lilium faces insolvency if it doesn't raise emergency funding from the state government for the southeastern state of Bavaria.3 days ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Search to resume for child missing presumed dead
Gardai (Irish police) are continuing the search in Dundalk after eight-year-old Kyran Durnin's disappearance.3 days ago -
Business - Financial Times
Deloitte axes 250 UK employees in performance-related cull
Round of job cuts affecting Big Four accounting and consulting firm’s advisory divisions staff not announced across business3 days ago -
Tech - GameSpot
Guilty Gear Strive 25th Anniversary Collector's Edition Is Only $65 Right Now
Guilty Gear Strive 25th Anniversary Collector's Edition is on sale for only $65 at Woot. Since Woot is an Amazon-owned shop, you can sign in with your Amazon account and get free shipping with ...4 days ago -
World - The Guardian
Harrods in talks with 250 people over Fayed sexual misconduct compensation
Store says it has already settled a number of claims by women against former owner since 2023. Harrods has said more than 250 people are part of its process to settle compensation claims over ...5 days ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Harrods in the process of settling over 250 claims against Al Fayed
The store says the women alleging sexual misconduct against Mohamed Al Fayed came forward after a BBC documentary aired.5 days ago -
Business - MarketWatch
Shohei Ohtani led the Dodgers to the World Series while only making $2 million. Here’s how much his season was really worth to his team.
Given his historic production, Ohtani’s $2 million salary is by far the biggest value in baseball5 days ago -
Business - CNBC
KKM Financial's Essential 40 stock fund is now an ETF
Many asset managers have been converting their mutual funds to ETFs in recent years, due in part to a 2019 SEC rule change.5 days ago -
Top stories - CBS News
Is a fixed-rate HELOC worth it now? Here's what some experts think.
Fixed-rate HELOCs are a good option for many homeowners — but consider the current rate environment beforehand.5 days ago -
Business - MarketWatch
Markets are increasingly reflecting U.S. outperformance — but now there’s a jinx
Markets are increasingly pricing in a scenario of U.S. exceptionalism.5 days ago -
Business - CNBC
Social Security's retirement trust fund may run out in nine years. Here's how the next U.S. president may address that
The trust fund that Social Security relies on to pay retirement benefits may be depleted in nine years. How the next U.S. president could change that.October 19 -
Business - MarketWatch
‘I am now an empty nester’: I encouraged my two adult sons to move out. I was anxious and scared — now my heart is full
‘With the sale of the house, I was able to pay off some small debts, and now I am 100% debt free’October 19 -
World - The Guardian
I’m 33 and my husband is 77 – this is why I only sleep with older men
Men in my situation have to come out twice: first as gay, then as someone who is attracted to senior citizens. You can usually tell a person’s age by the state of their hands. I stared at the pair ...October 19 -
Politics - The Hill
Trump tells child there will be no cows under Harris
Former President Trump joined "Fox & Friends" on Friday for an in-person interview where he told a 6-year-old child the U.S. “won’t have any cows” if Vice President Harris is elected. In a recorded ...October 18 -
Top stories - NBC News
A federal disaster fund that had 50,000 applications after twin hurricanes is now out of money
A federal disaster fund has received 54,000 applications from those impacted by the recent hurricanes, but the money won't be available for weeks.October 18 -
Top stories - NBC News
Sean Payton delivered New Orleans its only Super Bowl. Now he returns as opposition.
Broncos coach Sean Payton returns to New Orleans during 'Thursday Night Football' for the first time since 2022, when he stepped down after 15 seasons as Saints coach.October 17 -
Lifestyle - The New York Times
My Male Partner Cheated on Me With My Gay Best Friend. Now What?
A reader is eager to patch things over with her best friend and her boyfriend after they had a tryst behind her back. But should she be?October 16 -
Lifestyle - The New York Times
Is a $910 Fleece Actually Worth It?
Camping’s favorite material gets a luxury overhaul.October 15 -
Top stories - BBC News
Families 'left in lurch' on child autism diagnoses
Support services are failing to meet high demand, says the Children's Commissioner for England.October 15 -
Top stories - BBC News
Child's death treated as suspicious, three arrested
The death happened in Windmill Court in Dungannon, County Tyrone, on Sunday 13 October.October 14 -
Business - MarketWatch
Trend-tracking funds have now turned positive, Goldman Sachs says
Commodity-trading-advisor funds are up 1.4% in the year-to-date, following a tough start to the year.October 14 -
World - The Guardian
‘Now I only do dick jokes when I want to’: how Texan standup Kemah Bob found freedom in Britain
Their Miss Fortunate show – which takes in bipolar disorder, financial ruin and a shocking scamming in Thailand – will ‘take the charge paddles to the chest’ of a comedy career that began with an ...October 14