A sea anemone: I have pronounced their name incorrectly most of my life

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I was laid off. I’m 43 and my husband is 35. I have $8,000 in credit-card debt and our mortgage is $1,600 a month. What do we do?

“We have been bringing in $60,000 a year for the last couple years, until this October, when I was laid off.”

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I’m 42 and married with no kids. I have $114K in a 401(k) and $1,400 in credit-card debt. How can I grow my wealth?

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As an oncologist, I learn from my patients what matters most in life | Ranjana Srivastava

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I have two life-insurance policies, but ‘rude’ agents keep calling me to change the terms. How do I stop this harassment?

“The agent said that my policy is in jeopardy of lapsing.”

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A sea anemone: I have pronounced their name incorrectly most of my life | Helen Sullivan

It is probably wrong to touch, even gently, these creatures. But even now I find it difficult to resist. In her book Theatres of Glass, Rebecca Stott writes about the Victorian craze for home ...

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I’m a 59-year-old recluse with PTSD, a cancer diagnosis and no living relatives. What should I do with my $900,000 life savings?

“I have a large bank as trustee, and it will take a large chunk to distribute my estate.”

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‘My strategy may be flawed’: Will I lose out on $500,000 SIPC insurance coverage if I only have one investment account?

“As a retiree, I set up multiple accounts at the same firm.”

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‘I want to enjoy the rest of my years’: I’m 65, retired and own my home. I have $300,000 to invest. What should I do with it?

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‘A WaterAid tap changed my life’

In Malawi, women bear the brunt of water scarcity. WaterAid plans to remedy that

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'My driving instructor stalker made my life hell'

A woman stalked by her driving instructor is calling for more protection for learner drivers.

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My long-distance partner is moving in with me, but I have trepidation. How can I be at peace with it? | Leading questions

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I have finally mastered meditation – with the help of my tiny new puppy | Joel Snape

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A moment that changed me: I was loving life as a cellist – then something snapped in my arm

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'I went in for a tackle and heard my neck snap'

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I can afford my life. Why can’t I be less anxious about money?

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My daughter could have died. I blame US insurance companies | Melody Schreiber

I asked my doctor for a shot to protect my premature daughter against RSV. Then we realized we didn’t qualify for insurance. Since Thursday morning, United Healthcare hasn’t left my thoughts – ...

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My husband and I have lived in my house for 17 years. Should I finally add him to the deed?

“I have no mortgage.”

MarketWatch - Dec. 10

‘I’m at a loss’: My boyfriend of nearly 10 years is naming his elderly parents as beneficiaries and giving them power of attorney. Am I right to be upset?

“I own the house we live in and he pays me a small amount of rent every month to help cover my mortgage and utilities.”

MarketWatch - Dec. 10

Down by the sea: poverty brings Blackpool life expectancy to UK low

Resort town struggles with squalid housing, poor nutrition for children and now, statistics show, earlier deaths. It is a league table that no one wants to top. For the first time in 20 years, ...

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‘Greatest honour of my life’: Lewis Hamilton bids farewell to Mercedes

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Once I would have squirmed if a barista knew my order. But I’m learning to love being a regular | Emma Beddington

It’s nice to be known – even as someone who’s utterly predictable, cake-dependent and often unwashed. We went to the same cafe almost every day during our month-long trip to Venice. It was the same ...

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'I lost a year of my life when stalker moved to UK'

Stephanie Hill, a former Miss England, says her stalker sent hundreds of messages.

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Must I Share My Story?

A reader asks whether she needs to let her new colleagues, most of whom work remotely, know that she is undergoing chemotherapy treatments.

The New York Times - Dec. 8

‘I always have a moment of confession’: Peter Sarsgaard on truth, ethics and the quirks of family life

Peter Sarsgaard’s calm authority has brought depth to a huge range of roles, from Dopesick to Batman. He talks about his dismay at Trump’s victory, trying to do the right thing, and raising his ...

The Guardian - Dec. 8

Are there any pitfalls to having my retirement savings in two brokerage accounts? I have $900,000 in an IRA and 401(k).

“I’m 52 years old and I don’t plan on drawing from my IRA until my required minimum distribution.”

MarketWatch - Dec. 7

Longevity doctor and yogi: I 'build my life around' these 5 daily habits—anyone can benefit from them

Dr. Monisha Bhanote, a longevity physician, has studied cellular health for decades. These are the practices she abides by for a long, healthy life.

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How do I make sure my retirement accounts go to my wife, and then my kids, when I die?

Planning and proper documentation is required if your wishes are to be carried out

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This is how we do it: ‘My life with my lover exists in a different universe to my marriage’

Sebastian and Vivianna have been in a secret relationship for seven years, which has maintained its intensity despite long absences from each other How do you do it? Share the story of your sex ...

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Never Before Have So Many Sailors Been Abandoned at Sea

The Covid-19 pandemic led to a surge in abandoned crews, then sanctions on Russia caused another increase.

The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 6

Weight-loss drug Mounjaro 'changed my life,' says mother-of-two

People struggling with their weight welcome the NHS rollout of Mounjaro but worry about delays.

BBC News - Dec. 5

‘I’ve nothing saved for retirement’: I’m 50 and earn $45,000. I don’t have a 401(k) match. Should I put 10% of my salary in a Roth IRA instead?

“I currently have $36,000 in student-loan debt in forbearance in the SAVE program.”

MarketWatch - Dec. 5

I love Christmas, especially making edible gifts – even for the grinches in my life

‘I don’t want the government involved in my affairs’: My husband lists me as his beneficiary. We don’t have children. Do we need a will?

“My concern is that there would be some involvement by the state that would cost me.”

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