I’m 62 with no debt and a part time job. My advisers say keep saving, but my kids say spend — do I go for a Roth 401(k)?
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‘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 -
I got bitten by a feral cat and my hospital copay wiped out my savings. I’m 50, single, with no kids. Should I cash out my $12,000 life-insurance policy?
“I was thinking about cashing it out, and using the money to max out a SEP or Roth IRA for the year. Can I max out both? Or only one.”MarketWatch - Business -
‘I’m a mother in my 40s and I’m financially independent’: I’m about to inherit $850,000. What should I do with my windfall?
‘I make about $100,000 annually, and I have $50,000 in savings and stocks.”MarketWatch - Business -
How can I get my mother to contribute to my kid’s college savings instead of buying more toys?
At 31, this mom is too stressed from struggling to repay her own college loans to think about what’s coming up for her kid.MarketWatch - Business -
How can I get my mother to contribute to my kid’s college savings instead of buying more toys?
At 31, this mom is too stressed from struggling to repay her own college loans to think about what’s coming up for her kid.MarketWatch - Business -
I’m 57 and single. I have $630,000 in retirement savings. Should I pay my 3.75% mortgage before retirement?
“The savings I have gets very little in interest.”MarketWatch - Business -
I’m moving overseas to study and my mum wants to track my phone. How do I push back? | Leading questions
Conceding to her request doesn’t do your relationship any favours, writes advice columnist Eleanor Gordon-Smith. Take this as an opportunity to develop the relationship as two adults. Get our weekend culture and lifestyle emailI’m moving away to ...The Guardian - World -
‘He’s planning to bleed me dry’: My husband turned into a monster after we married. I own a $1.3 million home. How do I save myself and my finances?
“I am planning my escape after five long years, feeling foolish for staying in this marriage for so long.”MarketWatch - Business -
‘We’re on good terms’: My wife and I are getting divorced, but want to keep our 3% mortgage rate. What could go wrong?
“Given that she’s not planning to buy a house, it should not impact her by keeping her on the loans and the deed.”MarketWatch - Business -
'By the time my pension's sorted, will I be here?'
A former police officer fears she may not live to see the pension boost she has been promised.BBC News - Top stories -
Why I Told My Dad to Spend More Money
And why you should unlock the hidden benefit of intentional spending in your golden years.Inc. - Business -
If you have this much money in your 401(k), you're doing better than most—here's how to save even more
Data from Fidelity reveals that the median 401(k) balance is $28,900. Here's what to do if you think you're falling behind.CNBC - Business -
‘I have a modest Roth IRA that hasn’t performed well’: My wife and I are savers — and happy driving our old cars. Where should we invest $15,000?
“We are satisfied with our older Toyota and Honda for now.”MarketWatch - Business -
I tried playing video games stoned for the first time in my 50s – and I have some thoughts | Dominik Diamond
Marijuana is legal where I live in Canada, so I decided to give it a try and see whether it would improve my gaming experience – or just end in a panic attack. I have a complicated relationship with marijuana. I wish I liked it more. But I’m a ...The Guardian - World -
‘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.”MarketWatch - Business -
Mega backdoor Roth conversions can be a 'no brainer' for higher earners, expert says
Mega backdoor Roth conversions can boost retirement savings for higher earners. Here's what to know about the strategy.CNBC - Business -
Trump attorney: 'In my soul' I believe Trump is not guilty
Former President Trump's attorney Todd Blanche doubled down on the belief his client is not guilty in his hush money case, arguing following the verdict that it was difficult for his team to receive a fair trial. "I very much believe that the jury ...The Hill - Politics - Donald Trump -
'In My Time of Dying' Review: Sebastian Junger, Staying Alive
The author and journalist considers the deeper meaning behind his many near-death experiences.The Wall Street Journal - World -
This is how we do it: ‘After my affair, he won’t come back to the bedroom’
Jess’s fling six years ago has led to her and husband, Rob, sleeping in separate rooms – and they are struggling to reconnect. How do you do it? Share the story of your sex life, anonymouslyHe decided to stay with me, but he has effectively ...The Guardian - World -
Elon Musk’s pay package ‘outsized,’ proxy adviser says, urging shareholders to say no
A second proxy adviser has come out against Tesla Inc.’s Chief Executive Elon Musk’s pay package, dealing the EV maker another blow as it tries to win shareholder support for a slew of proposals at its June meeting.MarketWatch - Business -
Japan confirms first currency intervention since 2022 with $62 billion in spending
Data from Japan's Ministry of Finance confirmed the country's first currency intervention since 2022, after the yen plunged to a 34-year-low in April.CNBC - Business - Japan -
Sunak and Starmer present competing visions for jobs and growth
Keir Starmer says wealth creation is Labour's main goal and Rishi Sunak pledges to give 30 towns across the UK £20m each.BBC News - Top stories -
GB energy firm would secure future jobs, says Labour
The party has been accused of putting jobs at risk by vowing not to issue any new oil and gas licences if it wins power.BBC News - Top stories -
‘Not all debt needs to be paid off as soon as possible,’ says CFP—what to focus on first
Many Americans say "living debt-free" would make them feel financially successful, but not all debt is created equally. Here's which type of debt to prioritize.CNBC - Business -
Janelle Monáe: ‘I have to feel a film role in my pubic hairs. They have to vibrate’
As she prepares for a UK tour – including Glastonbury – the singer and actor answers your questions on Prince, what makes her blush, and why we shouldn’t ostracise AI. You always look immaculate. Who are your style icons? 12monkeysThat’s very nice ...The Guardian - World -
Tomorrow I will cast my vote in India’s elections. Democracy itself is at stake | Amit Chaudhuri
There have been highs and lows during the country’s long voting period. Now pessimism is setting in. Tomorrow I will vote. I’ll probably walk to the same mid-20th century bungalow that I walked to five years ago – it was once a primary school my ...The Guardian - World -
Nvidia’s billionaire founder: The No. 1 thing I believe today that my younger self wouldn’t understand
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang says there's "plenty of time" in any given day, if you prioritize what's most important. His younger self would've disagreed, he says.CNBC - Business -
Shaznay Lewis: ‘I asked my husband to describe me in three words. They were not printable’
The All Saints singer on needing the fire brigade, wanting to be an ambulance driver, and an embarrassing accident in Gucci . Born in London, Shaznay Lewis, 48, founded All Saints with Melanie Blatt in 1993; Nicole and Natalie Appleton joined ...The Guardian - World -
‘Once a cheater, always a cheater’: I’m the beneficiary on my ex-husband’s $250,000 life insurance. He’s now threatening to change it. Is he in breach of our divorce decree?
“I’m 50 years of age and only have $45,000 saved.”MarketWatch - Business -
‘Why are you going back, after all we did to get out?’: returning to the Kenyan refugee camp that shaped my childhood
My life is split in two: half as a stateless Somali refugee and half a British citizen. But Kakuma is crucial to everything that came after it. It is the foundation of who I am. The earliest memories of my life are from the Kakuma refugee camp. I ...The Guardian - World -
Trump says "we're going to fight" in remarks a day after his conviction
Former President Donald Trump was found guilty on 34 felony counts in a case stemming from a "hush money" payment to adult film star Stormy Daniels.CBS News - Top stories - Donald Trump -
Tesla investors should reject Musk’s $56bn pay, says proxy adviser ISS
Institutional Shareholder Services supports proposal to reincorporate electric-car maker in TexasFinancial Times - Business - Tesla -
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A 13-year-old girl worked 60 hours a week making car parts for Hyundai in Alabama, Labor Department says
Lawsuit alleges that a supplier for the South Korean car giant broke child-labor laws so egregiously that it “shocks the conscience.”MarketWatch - Business -
Pistons part ways with Troy Weaver to clear way for Trajan Langdon to lead franchise, AP source says
The Detroit Pistons are parting ways with general manager Troy Weaver in a retooled front office led by Trajan Langdon, according to a person familiar with the situationABC News - Sports -
To Hire the Perfect Job Candidate, Organizational Psychologist Adam Grant (and Extensive Research) Says These 2 Words Matter Most
Think 'past experience' is involved? When you're trying to find a superstar, think again.Inc. - Business -
How Much Would You Spend on Your Favorite Small Business? A New Survey Says $150 a Month
Faire, an online wholesale marketplace for independent retailers, shares tips on how small businesses can compete for a shot at that $150.Inc. - Business -
Bank of America CEO says U.S. consumers and businesses have turned cautious on spending
U.S. consumers and businesses alike have turned cautious about spending this year because of elevated inflation and interest rates, according to Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan.NBC News - Top stories -
Watch: Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg says he 'did his job' after Trump guilty verdict
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg is holding a press conference after a jury declared former President Trump guilty on all 34 felony counts for falsification of business records. Trump is the first former president to be convicted of a ...The Hill - Politics - Donald Trump