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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.”MarketWatch - 3h -
My husband left me last Christmas. How do I get closure? | Ask Philippa
Give yourself permission to grieve, not just for the end of your marriage, but also for the man you thought you knew. The question Last Christmas, my husband left me. He’d been on a few ...The Guardian - 6h -
Jesús Navas: ‘I’m stopping because I have to. I’m happy with what I’ve achieved’
On Sunday, aged 39, Sevilla’s Jesús Navas brings down the curtain on Spanish football’s most glittering career. A little after 9am in Montequinto, Seville, and Jesús Navas walks past the Jesús ...The Guardian - 16h -
‘I take pride in being debt-free’: My husband owes thousands of dollars in student loans and credit-card debt. Will I be on the hook if he dies?
“We own a house together through a joint trust, but our bank accounts and credit cards are all held separately.”MarketWatch - 18h -
What Do We Want From the Mall?
Decades after mega retail centers became a shorthand for bland suburbia, there may be some hope for them yet.The New York Times - 1d -
I Used AI to Do All of My Holiday Shopping
Chatbots aren't very good at picking gifts, but that didn't stop me from burning the planet in a quest for the perfect baking equipment.Wired - 1d -
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 - 21h -
As a media columnist, even I found myself turning away from the news in 2024. But we can do things differently | Jane Martinson
More people are avoiding ‘boring’ or ‘depressing’ news for scrolling social media, but accurate reporting has never been more vital. The other night I broke a long-cherished habit. At home in time ...The Guardian - 1d -
Layton Williams: ‘How often do I have sex? Often. In my 20s I was a rampant rabbit’
The actor, singer and dancer on his odd-shaped big toe, his secret betting history and falling flat on his face on stage. Born in Greater Manchester, Layton Williams, 30, began his career at the ...The Guardian - 1d -
‘How do we live in this terrible world?’ a reader asked me. Here’s the only answer I have | Jonathan Freedland
From the bloodshed in Ukraine, Sudan and Gaza to the return of Trump, there are so many reasons to despair. But a little deliberate optimism can go a long way. It’s a season brimming with tradition ...The Guardian - 1d -
My best friend of 40 years has a skewed impression of me. How do I set her straight?
Big ‘about us’ conversations can be tricky between friends, writes advice columnist Eleanor Gordon-Smith . Try small, good-humoured stop signals instead. Read more Leading questions My best ...The Guardian - 2d -
Why are water bills rising and what can I do?
The regulator Ofwat sets limits on how much water companies can increase their prices.BBC News - 3d -
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 - 5d -
My husband filed for divorce, but did not contribute one penny towards the mortgage. Is he entitled to half of our home?
“He forced me to pay every payment.”MarketWatch - 6d -
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 - 6d -
‘If we don’t get off this mountain I don’t think I can do another night’: climber Fay Manners on surviving the odds
6,400m up a rarely climbed peak in the Himalayas, two climbers lost most of their kit – and nearly their lives. One of them, Fay Manners, explains what keeps her climbing. Fay Manners was 6,400m up ...The Guardian - Dec. 15 -
This is how we do it: ‘Now that we’re having sex, can I still call myself asexual?’
Physical intimacy with Phoebe is just a ‘lovely way to connect’ says Ali – but neither see it as a crucial part of their relationship How do you do it? Share the story of your sex life, ...The Guardian - Dec. 14 -
‘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 - Dec. 14 -
How can I do more to help my parents when I have a young family of my own? | Ask Annalisa Barbieri
It’s easy to feel guilty and ‘useless’ but you have options. Be honest with yourself about what you are able to do. A few months ago, my dad went into a care home. The cognitive symptoms of his ...The Guardian - Dec. 14 -
Should you buy a home if you have credit card debt? Here's what experts say
Credit card debt could make it difficult to get favorable mortgage rates or afford your monthly payments.CBS News - Dec. 12 -
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 - Dec. 11 -
'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 - Dec. 11 -
What are the fastest ways to get rid of $5,000 in credit card debt?
If you've racked up $5,000 in credit card debt, these strategies can help you tackle it faster than you'd expect.CBS News - Dec. 10 -
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 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 - Dec. 10 -
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 - Dec. 9 -
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 - Dec. 8 -
‘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 - Dec. 8 -
‘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 - Dec. 7 -
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 - Dec. 7 -
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 - Dec. 6 -
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 - Dec. 6 -
Can I still use my credit card after debt consolidation?
You may be able to use your credit cards after consolidating, but that isn't always the best financial move.CBS 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 -
What credit card debt relief options work best with bad credit?
A damaged credit score can complicate the debt relief process, but you still have plenty of options to consider.CBS News - Dec. 3 -
How can I avoid paying interest on my credit card?
Interest charges can cause your balance to balloon quickly, but these strategies can reduce those extra costs.CBS News - 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 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