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'I just want somewhere I can call home for my children'
Two parents speak to BBC News NI about their struggles at finding accommodation after becoming homeless.BBC News - 2h -
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 - 3h -
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 - 3h -
How writing 'My Old Ass' made me learn to appreciate change
Megan Park got inspired to write 'My Old Ass' when she was a new mom, sleeping in her childhood bedroom. The experience helped her make peace with the passage of time.Los Angeles Times - 15h -
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 - 7h -
‘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.”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 - 19h -
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 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 – ...The Guardian - 1d -
I wept and wept as I watched the Syrian regime fall. At last, I have a home again | Ammar Azzouz
There will be perilous days to come and the future is uncertain, but around the world we Syrians are celebrating. It happened so fast. In the evening, about 9:30pm UK time (30 minutes after ...The Guardian - 2d -
Barry Keoghan hits back at ‘inhumane’ abuse and harassment of his family: ‘I can only take so much’
Irish actor says people have been ‘sitting outside’ the homes of his grandmother and two-year-old son after his reported split from singer Sabrina Carpenter. Barry Keoghan has deactivated his ...The Guardian - 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 -
‘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 - 3d -
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 -
My health insurer billed me for $1,883 I didn’t owe. Here’s how I fought it — and won.
Consumer protections exist, but it can take a lot of time, patience and determination to fight a health insurer, and not everyone prevails.MarketWatch - 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 -
Hairy Biker Si King: 'Dave and I are best mates in life and death'
The TV chef celebrates the life of his co-star and says their friendship does not just end after Dave's death.BBC News - 5d -
‘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 -
Brian Thompson murder investigation and insurer halts anesthesia policy change: Morning Rundown
Donald Trump overshadows Joe Biden in the lead-up to Inauguration Day.NBC News - 5d -
How a villain came to life in 'Dune: Part Two'
Perhaps no single character made a bigger impact onscreen in 'Dune: Part Two' than the viciously terrifying Feyd-Rautha Harkonnen, played by Austin Butler.Los Angeles Times - 5d -
At the Top of Her Bucket List: Saying ‘I Do’
When Moira Legault, who has brain cancer, was given about a year to live, she knew she wanted to spend the rest of her life with Tyler Ferron.The New York Times - 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 - 5d -
Lately I’ve become less engaged with the world. How do I find something to be interested in? | Leading questions
The world is a big thing to get interested in, writes advice columnist Eleanor Gordon-Smith . What if you start with the little things instead?. I used to be really interested in the world. I’d ...The Guardian - 6d -
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 - 6d -
Many people can't afford long-term care insurance. One proposal calls for creating a federal program to help
For many Americans, finding affordable long-term care is a challenge. One congressman wants to create a federal program to help.CNBC - 6d -
'I know how dramatic it was in real life': Michael Mann chats about 'The Insider'
Director Michael Mann spoke between a double feature of 'The Insider' and 'Heat,' kicking off a new screening series hosted by the Los Angeles Film Critics Assn.Los Angeles Times - 6d -
I was told I couldn't have an Afro wig after chemo - now I help others like me
Anastasia Cameron makes wigs for cancer patients after her own poor experiences.BBC News - 6d -
Each year, Spotify Wrapped is the confronting report card that reminds me of how uncool I am | James Colley
For those of us with unflattering music taste, this can be a difficult time of year. This should not matter. It is a marketing ploy. It’s the insidious work of a massive company that has throttled ...The Guardian - Dec. 4 -
What Two Decades in Prison Have Taught Me About Regret
I am surrounded by men who live with regret. And that regret is an incarceration every bit as real as the towering walls around us.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
Share with parents or rent forever: ‘I have put life on hold while trying to buy a house’
Thanks to the housing crisis, Australians are learning to live together in ways previously associated with students and twentysomethings. Can we accept it as the new norm?. Read other stories in ...The Guardian - Dec. 4 -
Flu left me in a coma and I nearly died twice
Scott Blackwell urges eligible people to get their winter vaccines, as peak flu season approaches.BBC News - Dec. 4 -
A moment that changed me: I felt alone in my misery – but catching a fish gave me hope
I had long resisted spending days in the cold and wet of north-east Scotland. Then I realised it offered the peace and quiet I needed most. In August 2020, a doctor said two words to me that have ...The Guardian - Dec. 3 -
Mark Cuban’s War on Drug Prices: ‘How Much Fucking Money Do I Need?’
“I’m not trying to land on Mars,” Cost Plus Drugs founder Mark Cuban joked at WIRED’s The Big Interview event.Wired - Dec. 3 -
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 retired at 30 with $540,000 in the bank and 'I don't have any regrets'—3 moves that helped me get there
After feeling disappointed by her dream job, one millennial decided to retire early. She's happy with her choice: "I'm very good at doing nothing and relaxing."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