‘His wife is manipulative’: My father married a woman, 60, with no money, then changed his will. How can I preserve my inheritance?
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‘My stepmother makes me feel unwelcome’: I bought a house for my father in 2008, but now he wants me to sign over a 50% share for his third wife
“He has been married to his third wife for three years; she has asked him where she will live when he passes.” -
MarketWatch - Business
‘We, his children, do not trust her’: My elderly father is recently widowed. His new girlfriend is putting him under pressure to get married. What can we do?
“We are so worried she will convince him to sneak off and marry at the courthouse.” -
MarketWatch - Business
‘I can’t get them to process the claim’: My husband, 82, died and his long-term-care insurance is stiffing us for $11,000. What can we do?
How do you keep up the tenacity to fight through red tape when you’re grieving? -
The Guardian - World
A new start after 60: I saw children caged on the US-Mexico border – and my life changed completely
When Fiona Burke saw the shocking images in lockdown, she knew she had to help. Now she spends four months each winter volunteering on the border, helping migrants who are battling the odds. When travel resumed after the first pandemic lockdown in ... -
The Guardian - World
‘Clearly, I have no rizz’: can a 60-year-old misanthrope polish up his pulling power?
Love Islanders have it, daters want it and TikTok influencers will teach you how to get it – but rizz (a close cousin of charisma) is hard to fabricate. At the end of 2023, the Oxford University Press chose “rizz” as its word of the year. Rizz, ... -
The Guardian - World
I just found out who my real father is. What do I do now? | Ask Annalisa Barbieri
DNA tests can reveal some huge hidden secrets. Take time to process your own feelings before coming to terms with your new family tree . I’m happily married with adult children, and grandchildren. One of my children bought me a DNA testing kit ... -
MarketWatch - Business
‘She won’t be happy until he’s in a homeless shelter’: My sister wants our father to refinance his $1.2 million home to pay off her $120,000 debt
“My father worked hard his entire life in public transport and retired about seven years ago.” -
MarketWatch - Business
‘A few motherly words of wisdom can go a long way’: My two adult sons will each inherit $100,000. What should they do with it?
“We live in the greater Boston area, so housing costs are extremely high.” -
The Guardian - World
Do be a quitter! How I broke my exercise streak – and smashed my fitness goals
Should you struggle on when you’re really not feeling it? As I’ve learned, sometimes it’s much better to ditch your plan. I don’t record every single run that I do, so I can’t tell you precisely how often I have laced up my trainers, or how far ... -
ABC News - World
Ian McKellen withdraws from tour of his play to ‘protect my recovery’ after fall from stage
Actor Ian McKellen is withdrawing from a U.K. tour of his latest play because he needs more time to recover after falling off the stage at a London theater last month -
ABC News - Entertainment
Ian McKellen withdraws from tour of his play to ‘protect my recovery’ after fall from stage
Actor Ian McKellen is withdrawing from a U.K. tour of his latest play because he needs more time to recover after falling off the stage at a London theater last month -
The Guardian - World
Capitalism, optimism and diversity: how 80s musical Starlight Express changed my life
From watching his father star in Lloyd Webber’s mega-hit in futuristic 1980s Japan, to taking his own family to its reboot in London this year, writer Johny Pitts recounts how Starlight Express has been a thread in his life that has also charted ... -
The Hill - Politics
Massie mourns death of wife, his 'high school sweetheart'
Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) announced the death of Rhonda Massie, his wife of more than 35 years, on Friday morning. “Yesterday my high school sweetheart, the love of my life for over 35 years, the loving mother of our 4 children, the smartest ... -
ABC News - Top stories
Kentucky Congressman Thomas Massie announces the death of his wife, Rhonda Massie
Rhonda Massie, the wife of U.S. Rep. Thomas Massie, has died -
MarketWatch - Business
‘He always managed to play golf’: My husband of 14 years never worked and now we’re divorcing. He wants half of my $1 million home. What can I do?
“I made all the mortgage payments, in addition to paying for health coverage for both of us.” -
NBC News - Top stories
I replaced my TV with the Anker Nebula projector
The Anker Nebula Capsule is a compact portable projector with a crisp and bright image and great sound. -
MarketWatch - Business
‘My peers have 10 to 20 times more set aside for retirement’: I’m 67 and have $100,000 saved. I want to retire in three years. Can I do it?
“I’m estimating an income of $3,500 to $3,700 per month from Social Security, and around $750 a month from a pension.” -
MarketWatch - Business
‘He thinks I’m too materialistic’: My husband and I are in our 40s. He takes zero interest in our finances. He doesn’t even know the name of our mortgage company. What can I do?
“I am really worried that if I’m not around, he will not be able to manage the basics of everyday life for himself and our children.” -
MarketWatch - Business
‘My mother is being catfished’: She fell ‘madly in love’ with a man over Facebook. How do I convince her that it’s a scam?
“My sister and I found loads of evidence online that this is a fake account. There are actually numerous fake accounts on various platforms that use this guy’s images.” -
The Guardian - World
You be the judge: Should my wife stop putting Lidl hand soap in expensive bottles?
Ted wants his wife to ‘own’ being cheap, while Marian thinks Ted should be grateful he’s got such a savvy wife. You decide whose argument doesn’t wash. Find out how to get a disagreement settled or become a juror. She doesn’t do it in our private ... -
CBS Sports - Sports
How can you hate on Lakers drafting Bronny James? Here's why it's one of my favorite picks of 2024 NBA Draft
LeBron James was raised without a father -- and now he gets to make NBA history with his sonNBA -
Financial Times - Business
Ask Shrimsley: should I charge my children rent?
From parent to landlord, what have you got to lose apart from any remaining popularity? -
The Guardian - World
My in-laws think Keir Starmer is ‘an idiot’. Should I pick a fight? | Ask Philippa
Don’t fall out with these people who, apart from their political views, you really appreciate. The question My partner and I recently had our first child. We live in a one-bedroom flat and money is very tight. The biggest help and support we’ve ... -
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BBC News - Top stories
I recognised my sister in video of refugees captured in Sudan war
Eritreans tell the BBC their relatives are being detained incommunicado by Sudan's military. -
The Guardian - World
Anita Desai: ‘After I left India, I had to train myself to express my opinions’
At 87, the Indian author has been shortlisted for the Booker prize three times, and has written her first novel in a decade. She talks about leaving India to teach and write around the world – and feeling like a stranger everywhere. The day of my ... -
The Guardian - World
How a solo retreat helped trelight my creative fire
It felt selfish, but at home I couldn’t finish a thought without being interrupted by my kids – so I packed my bags and headed to the coast. As the windscreen wipers cut back and forth, and my house disappeared in the rear-view mirror, I wondered ... -
BBC News - Top stories
Can Biden be replaced, and who could take his place?
A poor debate performance has fuelled Democrat unease about Mr Biden's candidacy.Joe Biden -
NBC News - Top stories
Trump seeks to postpone sentencing and set aside verdict in his hush money trial after the Supreme Court's immunity ruling
Attorneys for Donald Trump indicated in a letter to the presiding judge in the former president's hush money case that they want him to postpone sentencing and set aside the trial verdict following the Supreme Court’s presidential immunity ruling ...Donald Trump -
NBC News - Top stories
'I don't debate as well as I used to': Biden tries to move on from his tough debate at an energized rally
RALEIGH, N.C. — President Joe Biden tried to turn his disappointing debate performance into a rallying cry for his supporters at an event on Friday, painting himself as down but not out as some in his party whisper about replacing him atop the ...Joe Biden -
MarketWatch - Business
I’m confused: Should I pay tax now or later on my retirement savings — and from what funds?
The best Roth conversion strategy can be elusive when you get conflicting advice. -
The Guardian - World
At age 40 I performed in the med school musical – and learned humility is my superpower | Roland Bull
I was both the oldest and least mature member of the cast, grinning from ear to ear as I stumbled through the choreography. Get our weekend culture and lifestyle emailI’m what might generously be described as a late bloomer. I spent my 20s and 30s ... -
The Guardian - World
All hail the food truck! I ate my way around Glastonbury – from cardboard Yorkshire puds to a burger with jam
Whether you want fries and falafel or lobster ravioli and horchata lollipops, there’s something for everyone. But just how much could I stomach?. I’ve been tasked with eating as much interesting and surprising food as I can in 24 hours at ... -
ESPN - Sports
'I feel like I'm back to my old self': Jets' Breece Hall ready to prove he's elite
New York's running back is ready to prove that he's one of the best in the game now that he's back healthy. -
The Guardian - World
The secret lives of porn addicts: ‘I am meticulous about covering my tracks’
As pornography use soars, some men feel their behaviour is moving from a compulsion to an addiction. They describe how this affects their health, happiness and relationships. Tony is in his 50s and recently did a rough calculation of how much of ... -
The Guardian - World
Why do I feel like I’m stuck in a ‘waiting room’, hoping for my life to get started?
Joy can feel elusive in this economy – a counsellor talks to us about moving the needle from surviving to thriving. Who would say they’re thriving right now?. Thanks to the US and the UK’s high cost of living, the lack of affordable housing, ... -
The New York Times - Lifestyle
How to Dress for a Heat Wave: Tips for Staying Cool
As temperatures rise, a reader wonders how to dress for sweaty summers while maintaining a sense of style. -
MarketWatch - Business
I’m 40 with two school-age kids. I want to leave my corporate job and live off the interest from my $500,000 investments. Is this a wise move?
“Should I pay off the mortgage or go with the plan to make money through investments?” -
The New York Times - Health
How Dr. Alex Arroyo Spends His Sundays (in Costume)
Dr. Alex Arroyo, a director of pediatric medicine in Brooklyn, gets to live out his “Star Wars” dreams, practice jujitsu and make a big mess while cooking for his family. -
The Guardian - World
Breakdancing in your 50s: ‘My body can still do everything – but it might take a year to heal an injury’
The cast of Canadian B-boy Crazy Smooth’s new show on their breathtaking moves, their multiple surgeries and why hip-hop needs ‘living libraries’ of experience. “When everybody strips off and we’re all in our boxers, you can’t tell who’s 50,” says ...