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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?
“I am not that familiar with investing, but currently educating myself about it.”MarketWatch - 5h -
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.”MarketWatch - 5h -
Golden Bachelor’s Gerry Turner Says He Has Cancer
Gerry Turner rose to prominence as a septuagenarian star of a reality dating show. In an interview with People, he said he has a type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma.The New York Times - 8h -
A Friend Saw My Daughter-in-Law Flirting With Another Man. What Should I Do?
A mother-in-law is unsure whether to say something to her son (or his wife) after hearing through the grapevine about an upsetting scene at a hotel bar.The New York Times - 14h -
Generative AI Is My Research and Writing Partner. Should I Disclose It?
In this installment of WIRED’s AI advice column, “The Prompt,” we answer questions about giving AI tools proper attribution and teaching future generations how to interact with chatbots.Wired - 16h -
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.”MarketWatch - 9h -
A moment that changed me: I was loving life as a cellist – then something snapped in my arm
As a teenager with a scholarship to a prestigious music school, I was looking forward to a future playing Dvořák, Shostakovich and Elgar. Then came the injury that shattered my dreams. When I was ...The Guardian - 21h -
'What should I do?' Unpredictable school fees bar many children in Africa from an education
The daily struggle to pay often unpredictable and unregulated school fees is a crushing issue for many across sub-Saharan Africa, where the lack of a few hundred dollars can determine a child’s futureABC News - 23h -
I can afford my life. Why can’t I be less anxious about money?
Being self-employed, I am familiar with my bank account’s ebbs and flows. My worries about money aren’t entirely rooted in reality. Being self-employed, I am familiar with my bank account’s ebbs ...The Guardian - 1d -
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 - 1d -
‘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 - 1d -
'I started doing nails at 14... now my art has hit the green carpet'
Shea Osei says she made more than 35 sets of press on nails for the Wicked movie.BBC News - 2d -
My ex-husband is worth 10 times what I’m worth. Is it fair that we contribute equally to our son’s college education?
“When I suggested I now want to pay less, my former spouse said he didn’t want to finance my savings.”MarketWatch - 2d -
Operation Gaza: ‘I’m trying to save lives in a war zone’
Plastic surgeon Victoria Rose shares her experienceFinancial Times - 2d -
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 ...The Guardian - 3d -
‘I’m trying not to go bankrupt’: My husband of 24 years asked for a divorce. He wants my cell-phone records. Should I report him for tax fraud?
“I would like to keep the house because my grown children and grandchildren reside there.”MarketWatch - 3d -
'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.BBC News - 3d -
Should I wear my Trump MAGA hat to work?
“I saw a couple of colleagues wearing Kamala pins before the election, but I have not seen one Trump hat.”MarketWatch - 4d -
‘I’m a mother in turmoil’: My daughter refuses to see me — and she won’t let me see my grandchild. Should I cut her out of our will?
“Our family trust is a couple of decades old and needs revision.”MarketWatch - 4d -
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 - 4d -
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.CNBC - 4d -
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 outMarketWatch - 4d -
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 ...The Guardian - 4d -
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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?
“Is the stock market reliable?”MarketWatch - 5d -
What you can do to prevent cervical cancer
After years of decline, cervical cancer rates are rising in some demographics in the United States — primarily low-income women and those in their 30s and 40s. If the disease spreads in the ...The Hill - 5d -
What is mocha mousse, Pantone’s colour of the year, and do I eat it or wear it?
It might sound like a drink special at your local cafe but the trendy shade is set to be everywhere in 2025 – according to the company, that is. Get our weekend culture and lifestyle email ...The Guardian - 6d -
Former ESPN NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski reveals prostate cancer diagnosis
Former ESPN NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski was diagnosed with prostate cancer in March, just six months before his unexpected retirement from the network.NBC News - 6d -
‘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 - 6d -
I love Christmas, especially making edible gifts – even for the grinches in my life
In this week’s Feast newsletter: Everything about the holidays makes me happy, even light-up earrings. But my favourite thing is whipping up treats for loved ones. • Sign up here for our weekly ...The Guardian - 6d -
How often do I need to shampoo and how do I pick one that suits my hair?
We asked the mane question to experts – is shampooing any good for hair and what is the correct way to do it?. Growing up, I washed my hair every day. I was washing my body every day, so I figured ...The Guardian - Dec. 3 -
Ivy League-trained psychologist: How I say 'no' to my kids—and why more parents need to do the same
Parents who struggle to say "no" to their children could be doing them disservice in the long run, according to child psychologist Becky Kennedy.CNBC - Dec. 3 -
‘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.”MarketWatch - Dec. 3 -
My children don’t care about me. I’m 61 and want to rewrite my will. Where do I start?
“I do not see myself living with my children at the end of my life.”MarketWatch - Dec. 2 -
Ilona Maher on joining Bristol: ‘I feel like the first day of school. I’m nervous. But this is what I love’
The US sevens superstar is turning to 15s in Premiership Women’s Rugby and says she may use a sports psychologist to deal with the added scrutiny. The deal is signed, sealed and delivered. Ilona ...The Guardian - Dec. 2
