How to be a Norwegian parent: let your kids roam free, stay home alone, have fun

Perk believes distraction-free Warriors have found identity

Kendrick Perkins believes that having a distraction-free start to the NBA season has been good for the Golden State Warriors.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 31

How to clean your garbage disposal

To learn how to clean a garbage disposal, I spoke with multiple cleaning experts for their advice. Here’s what they recommend for keeping it clean for weeks.

Mortgage rates stay high, sapping home-buying demand

Mortgage applications fell 6.7% in the last week, the Mortgage Bankers Association said.

Business - MarketWatch - October 23

Woman sentenced to life in deaths of 2 young kids found hanging in home’s basement

A Pennsylvania woman has been sentenced to two life terms without parole on murder convictions in the deaths of her two young children, who were found hanging in the basement of their home five ...

This Halloween, I’m not buying candy for trick or treaters. I have better things to spend my money on. Am I a bad person?

“Nor am I going to turn off the lights and pretend I’m not home.”

Business - MarketWatch - October 31

Diablo IV Vases of Hatred Promotion Lets You Send Evil Flowers To Your Frenemies

The first expansion for Diablo IV , Vessel of Hatred , was released earlier this month to critically acclaim from players. Now, Blizzard has found a way to bring a little touch of darkness from ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 23

How Can I Stay in Touch With Former Colleagues?

What’s the balance between too much contact and not enough?

Business - Inc. - October 22

At This Swedish Vacation Home, Architects Have Creative Freedom

A couple gives full rein over the design of their vacation home to architects whose skills they have come to trust over the years.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - 10 hours ago

‘We have been doing this alone.’ We are in our mid-50s with rental properties, CDs and stocks. But we recently downsized and want to retire. So now what?

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

Business - MarketWatch - October 30

Dominic Thiem: ‘The way we play tennis is not healthy. Nobody stays injury free’

Wrist injury was catalyst to Austrian’s retirement as trying to keep up with big three destroyed his generational talent. As Dominic Thiem effortlessly dismantled Daniil Medvedev to reach the US ...

World - The Guardian - October 26

Gerrit Cole free agency: Yankees ace stays with team on original four-year, $144 million deal, per reports

The two sides will reportedly discuss an extension later

Sports - CBS Sports - 3 days ago

Yanks ace Gerrit Cole gives up right to opt out, stays with New York rather than become free agent

Gerrit Cole gave up his opt-out right and will remain with the New York Yankees under a contract that runs through 2028 rather than become a free agent

Sports - ABC News - 3 days ago

Soto among 13 free agents to receive $21.05 million qualifying offers. Cole staying with Yankees

Juan Soto, Corbin Burnes and Willy Adames are among 13 free agents who have received $21.05 million qualifying offers from their former teams

Sports - ABC News - 3 days ago

Ohtani gets surgery, Cole stays with Yankees & a look at the top 50 MLB free agents | Baseball Bar-B-Cast

Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman discuss Shohei Ohtani’s shoulder surgery, the potential arrival of Roki Sasaki to MLB, Gerrit Cole’s decision to remain with the Yankees and take a deep dive into ...

Sports - Yahoo Sports - Yesterday

GPS Jamming Is Screwing With Norwegian Planes

So much jamming is taking place in northeastern Norway, regulators no longer want to know.

Tech - Wired - October 17

Airline Lost Your Bag? Here’s How to Reunite With Your Luggage.

Or at least be reimbursed if it’s gone for good.

Business - The New York Times - October 25

How to leverage your greatest assets to drive your roadmap

Customer feedback is key to your product development.

Business - Inc. - October 31

Was your ballot received and counted? How to check your 2024 election vote

Forty-seven states and the District of Columbia allow voters to track the status of their ballot. Find out how to check yours.

We have $1.2 million for retirement, but my husband won’t let me spend it

Which one of us needs to change?

Business - MarketWatch - 6 days ago

Should you use your home equity now? Experts weigh in

Tapping into your home equity now could be smart, but it depends on your situation. Here's what some experts suggest.

What to know before refinancing your home equity loan

As interest rates drop, borrowers may want to refinance their home equity loan. Here's what they should know first.

3 smart ways to use your home equity this November

Considering borrowing from your home equity now? Here are three smart ways to use it this November.

How a Failed Formula 1 Event in Dallas Left a Lasting Impression

Drivers passed out from the Texas heat as financial misdeeds turned an ill-fated venture into a disaster.

Sports - The New York Times - October 16

Who is having the biggest influence on your money in 2024? Meet the MarketWatch 50.

The MarketWatch 50 lists the traders, corporate chiefs, AI players, policy makers and experts who are having an impact on the market — and your wallet.

Business - MarketWatch - October 15

MarketWatch 50 returns: These are the people having an impact on your money right now

Also: How to play the nuclear-power theme in the stock market, Nvidia’s importance and a Medicare warning.

Business - MarketWatch - October 19

Have You (Badly) Misjudged Your Target Audience? Don’t Panic—Pivot

Misjudging your audience at launch could devastate your startup. But with the right mindset, you can turn it around.

Business - Inc. - October 28

Founder-Friendly Investors: Backers Should Have Your Back

Inc.’s annual Founder-Friendly Investors list highlights the capital providers that will offer a helping hand, not just deep pockets.