‘We have no health insurance’: My wife died, leaving behind a lot of medical debt. Am I responsible?
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Dow’s record run leaves transports behind. Here’s what it means for stocks.
How unusual is the underperformance of the Dow Transports — and how concerning is it?4 hours ago -
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‘We have no health insurance’: My wife died, leaving behind a lot of medical debt. Am I responsible?
“Can they take our house?”5 hours ago -
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I’m 20 years older than my wife, who is 53. If she claims Social Security early, will it affect her widow’s benefit?
“Her own benefits are lower than what she would get under my benefits.”5 hours ago -
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I’m 54 and have terminal cancer. I have a wife, 47, and 8-year-old child. How do I split my $1.2 million retirement and life insurance between them?
“In short, who should get the retirement accounts and who should get the life insurance?”5 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
I’m wife No. 4. My husband’s first wife is owed 50% of his federal pension when he dies. Where does that leave me?
“Going through some old paperwork, I found the divorce decree from his first wife.”6 hours ago -
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‘I had 3 offers over 11 months’: With the Fed’s 50-basis-point cut, will I finally be able to sell my house?
“It’s a momentous moment. Interest rates are finally declining.”9 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
This is how we do it: ‘I felt betrayed when I found his Viagra. Were his issues my fault?
Seb struggles to maintain an erection and feel manly, while Clara worries about her appearance – but now they’re going back to basics. How do you do it? Share the story of your sex life, ...9 hours ago -
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The Fed rate cut scared me. Where should I invest my $127,000 in savings now?
This reader wonders whether CD rates, high-yield savings accounts and bond ladders are still smart moves, even if interest rates keep dropping.10 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
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‘I earn £2m – my partner £20k. It’s a bit ridiculous’: the truth about wealth-gap relationships
As inequalities widen, marrying into money can make the difference between surviving and thriving. But does happiness always follow?. Jane’s first clue that her new boyfriend was rich was the ...11 hours ago -
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Romola Garai: ‘For a lot of my 20s, I was rude, annoying and a brat’
The actor and director on fearing abduction, fantasising about ‘the good life’, and the bad habit she can’t shake. Born in Hong Kong, Romola Garai, 42, joined the National Youth Theatre in her ...11 hours ago -
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‘I think we inspired the knickerless couple’: the story of the Guardian Blind date duo who tied the knot, six years after that first kiss
Emily and Sophie were sent out to dinner in the grip of a heatwave. But 34C temperatures and even a scoring blunder couldn’t stop the romance …. Like all great love stories, this one begins with ...12 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
‘I no longer have to save the world’: Novelist Richard Powers on fiction and the climate crisis
The Pulitzer-winning author of The Overstory on how ocean life inspired his latest novel – and why we need to rewrite our relationship with nature. Richard Powers was around 10 years old when his ...12 hours ago - Climate -
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‘I think I am breaking the pattern’: Janet Jackson on bad relationships, new music and Kamala Harris
After five decades in the public eye, three failed marriages and the ‘wardrobe malfunction’ that torpedoed her career, the pop megastar is back. She opens up about family, fame and her fears of ...14 hours ago -
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I am world leader at bagging my shopping faster than Aldi staff can scan it | Stuart Heritage
Leroy Lupton’s bagging videos went viral, but he’s a poorly organised amateur. Follow my tips for checkout success . The TikToker Leroy Lupton went viral this week after filming himself in Aldi ...14 hours ago -
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Kamala Harris at Wisconsin rally: ‘Women have died because of Trump’s abortion bans’ – live
Vice-president again highlighted case of Amber Thurman, who died in Georgia due to strict abortion ban. Kamala Harris will be in Georgia today and is expected to speak about Donald Trump’s role ...20 hours ago - Abortion -
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Harrods accused of ‘failure’ of responsibility over Al Fayed allegations
More than 20 women accused late owner of sexual assault in BBC investigation22 hours ago -
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‘I have zero regrets’: I’m 84 and estranged from my two adult sons. My 48-year-old wife will get my seven-figure estate. Is that selfish?
“My will and trust will exclude everyone that carries my family name.”Yesterday -
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I Wanted to Crave Him, Not Have Him
Our intense connection fit no category. Would we be allowed to keep it?Yesterday -
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Deadly flood losses mount as insurers and governments tally costs
Brussels’ pledge of up to €10bn following European floods comes as insurers face estimated €3bn in claimsYesterday -
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Can debt relief help with your tax debt?
Dealing with overdue tax debt? There are debt relief options that can help — but they may not be what you expect.Yesterday -
The Hill - Politics
Jill Biden: 'We have to have a peaceful transfer of power' in January
First lady Jill Biden emphasized the importance of a “peaceful transfer of power” in January in an article from NBC News that published Friday. “I think we have to vote. As Americans, you know, ...Yesterday -
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‘He forced me to take Social Security at 62’: My husband inherited millions, but never gave me a penny. If I divorce him, would I get any of it?
“We have five rental properties — two of them were inherited — and the rental money goes into a joint checking account.”Yesterday -
CNBC - Business
Pesky medical bill? Many people don't take a key step to manage that debt, study finds
Many people who don't question potential errors on medical bills think doing so won't get results. Evidence suggests otherwise.Yesterday -
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Is debt consolidation a good way to get out of credit card debt?
Debt consolidation may seem like an easy solution to your credit card debt, but it may not work in every situation.Yesterday -
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Harrison Burton to drive for AM Racing in NASCAR Xfinity Series in 2025
Harrison Burton returns to the Xfinity Series after a three-year run in Cup.Yesterday - NASCAR -
The Guardian - World
I tried the £299 full-body scan that checks health risks in minutes
Spotify co-founder Daniel Ek hopes his latest brainchild, the Neko Body Scan, will revolutionise healthcare. In the 2016 movie Passengers, the crew of a spacecraft bound for a distant planet had ...Yesterday -
The Hill - Politics
Trump says 'Jewish people would have a lot to do' with his loss 'if that happens'
Former President Trump, speaking at two events raising awareness for combating antisemitism, is telegraphing that a loss in the 2024 presidential election largely would be blamed on the American ...Yesterday - Donald Trump -
NBC News - Top stories
Jill Biden says 'we have to have a peaceful transfer of power' in January
First lady Jill Biden emphasized in an interview with NBC News that "we have to have a peaceful transfer of power," urging Americans to "come together" amid deep political divisions.Yesterday - Joe Biden -
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Trump suggests if he loses election, Jewish voters would 'have a lot to do with that'
Former President Donald Trump told a Jewish group on Thursday that Israel will be "wiped off the face of the Earth" if he doesn't win in November.Yesterday - Donald Trump -
CBS News - Top stories
Best behind-the-ear, or BTE hearing aids, of 2024
Behind-the-ear (BTE) hearing aids can be easier to handle with a better battery life than other hearing aid types.Yesterday -
The Guardian - World
‘We set up a WhatsApp group to veto it’ – does The Perfect Couple have TV’s most terrible credits?
The Nicole Kidman whodunnit opens with a dance so cringe-making its stars tried to stop it – and it’s now gone viral. But it’s not the first hit show with an awful opening sequence …. Anyone who ...Yesterday -
The Guardian - World
You be the judge: should my wife stop waiting until the last minute to board the plane?
Raheem says it’s stressful and their cabin bags end up 10 rows back. Nia thinks queuing is a waste of time. You decide who gets the final call on their behaviour. Find out how to get a ...Yesterday -
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Undercover as a home care worker in France: 'The family count on me. The emotional strain makes me cry' | Saša Uhlová
In Marseille, I find agency bosses desperate to fill shifts, families desperate to secure care for loved ones and a system that places no value on the work. Who keeps Europe’s wealthy west going? ...Yesterday -
Financial Times - Business
Young women are starting to leave men behind
Men’s education deficit is increasingly becoming an employment, earnings and outcomes gap, with significant repercussionsYesterday -
Financial Times - Business
My biggest productivity mistake
I often write about how to get things done but that doesn’t mean I always succeedYesterday -
The New York Times - Top stories
Trump Says That if He Loses, ‘the Jewish People Would Have a Lot to Do’ With It
Speaking at a campaign event denouncing antisemitism in America, Donald Trump again attacked Jews who vote for Democrats, saying that the party had a “hold, or curse, on you.”Yesterday - Donald Trump