‘It was obvious I wasn’t in Kansas anymore’: My local bank has no cashiers — and it went downhill from there. What’s happened to all the banks

‘It was obvious I wasn’t in Kansas anymore’: My local bank has no cashiers — and it went downhill from there. What’s happened to all the banks?

“‘A man stepped out of an office and asked what I needed. I told him I needed to deposit cash into my account.”

Business - MarketWatch - 12 minutes ago

My sisters want to hide $170,000 of our mother’s money from Medicaid by adding their names to her bank account. What should I do?

“The probate attorney says I could ask the court to remove sister No. 3 as co-executor, since she has acted unethically and illegally.”

Business - MarketWatch - 6 days ago

‘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?”

Business - MarketWatch - 4 days ago

‘You tried to tell yourself I wasn’t real’: what happens when people with acute psychosis meet the voices in their heads?

In avatar therapy, a clinician gives voice to their patients’ inner demons. For some of the participants in a new trial, the results have been astounding. In the summer of 2019, when Joe was 21, he ...

World - The Guardian - Yesterday

I left my husband after he raped me. Should I tell our daughter what happened? | Ask Philippa

You don’t have to tell your daughter every detail, you could let her know that you were deeply unhappy. The question I am in my late 50s . I left my husband to be with my new partner some ...

World - The Guardian - 3 days ago

Tommy Robinson’s book went to No 1 on Amazon. This is what I learned from the reviews | Zoe Williams

The far-right activist’s Manifesto briefly topped the website’s chart. It is gone now, but the comments make for worrying reading. It’s always tempting to self-soothe when the far right is on the ...

World - The Guardian - October 15

‘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 - 13 hours ago

The internet’s worst ‘zero day’ could drain all of our bank accounts

Without protective legislation, strong rules, cybercops, better security and tech-literate users, it seems inevitable that we wake one day to zero balances.

Politics - The Hill - October 15

‘If I had the power I’d destroy the whole thing’: what went wrong with the ghost town of Disney-style castles?

It was meant to be a dream development but, 13 years on, it remains unfinished – a microcosm of Turkey’s scandal-hit construction sector under Erdoğan. From the rooftop of the castle where I’m ...

World - The Guardian - 4 days ago

‘For years, I chalked it up to bad hearing’: My partner has signs of dementia. He’s already spent $750,000. How can I stop him from wiping us out?

“Some of these expenditures were along the lines of ‘Guess what I bought today?’ bad surprises.”

Business - MarketWatch - October 19

Trump takes lead over Harris on US economy in final FT poll

FT-Michigan Ross survey shows most Americans think they will be better off if Republican wins

Business - Financial Times - 6 days ago

US ex-Juul users suddenly find thousands in their bank accounts after lawsuit: ‘I forgot about it completely’

Recipients say they filed class-action claims on a whim amid lawsuit alleging products were unlawfully marketed to minors. Drewe Raimi was lying in bed scrolling TikTok when she got the ...

World - The Guardian - 5 days ago

Led by No. 1 Kansas, the Big 12 has five top-10 teams, but the bottom of the conference is what makes it great

With the addition of Arizona, Arizona State, Colorado and Utah to the Big 12, the nation's best conference gets even better

Sports - CBS Sports - 6 days ago

A Skeleton Bank of Understudied Species

With a new database of medical images, zoo and wildlife vets can finally see what healthy uncommon animals, from rhinos and tamarins to pangolins and sea stars, should look like on the inside.

World - The New York Times - 4 days ago

I just bought a Jeep for my teen driver. Here's what I learned about the used car market

If you haven't shopped for a used car in a few years, prepare for massive sticker shock.

Business - CNBC - 4 days ago

‘I own my home’: I’m 74 with $300,000 in annuities and live modestly. What should I do with my retirement savings?

”I am not very savvy with the stock markets.”

Business - MarketWatch - 6 days ago

How should I tell my bigoted mother that my daughter has come out?

It can be a mistake to guess how people will react to ‘shocking’ news. With sensitivity, time and love, many hurdles can be overcome • Every week Annalisa Barbieri addresses a relationship ...

World - The Guardian - 5 days ago

The 'smartest' thing this HR expert negotiated in a job offer: 'I tell my clients to do that all the time'

This HR expert negotiated the exit from a company before she was hired — and it paid off.

Business - CNBC - October 22

Bank of America tops estimates on better-than-expected trading revenue

Bank of America benefited from its Wall Street trading and banking divisions in the third quarter, just as rival JPMorgan Chase did.

Business - CNBC - October 15

Inflation undershoots to jumbo cuts: What 10 European Central Bank members said this week

A slew of Governing Council members spoke to CNBC at the International Monetary Fund's annual meeting in Washington, D.C. this week.

Business - CNBC - 5 days ago

The stock market has flashed a sell signal not seen since February 2021, Bank of America says

Bank of America said "froth" is on the rise as investors aggressively invest in a stock market that's cruising at record highs.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 16

Wall Street banks enjoy bumper fees as debt issuance and deals activity rebound

Morgan Stanley rounds off strong earnings season

Business - Financial Times - October 16

‘My partner and I have moved in together and I’m afraid I will have to do all the housework. How do I get him to help?’ | Leading questions

Look for ways to keep the equality of the honeymoon period going, says Eleanor Gordon Smith . And don’t assume he won’t do his share. Read more Leading questions My partner and I just moved ...

World - The Guardian - October 17

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.

Business - MarketWatch - 7 hours ago

What does Elon Musk want from all this politicking?

‘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.

Business - MarketWatch - 1 hour ago

‘I can feel myself getting older as I type this.’ I’m 68 and ready to retire. I have $55K in savings but my pensions are underfunded. What now?

Have an issue with your financial adviser or looking for a new one? Email questions or concerns to picks@marketwatch.com.

Business - MarketWatch - 13 hours ago

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