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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 - 1h -
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 - 1h -
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 - 2d -
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 - 4h -
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 - 12h -
‘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 - 1d -
My long-distance partner is moving in with me, but I have trepidation. How can I be at peace with it? | Leading questions
‘Going off’ someone isn’t the same as realising they’re taking more than you want to give, writes advice columnist Eleanor Gordon-Smith . Read more Leading questions My long-distance partner ...The Guardian - 1d -
I have finally mastered meditation – with the help of my tiny new puppy | Joel Snape
I’ve learned to ignore distractions and focus on one thing, even if it is ensuring the little fella doesn’t wee, or worse, on the carpet. Last week, our family got a puppy. Not for Christmas – I’m ...The Guardian - 2d -
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 - 3d -
'I went in for a tackle and heard my neck snap'
BBC South spends six months with patients and staff at Salisbury Hospital's dedicated spinal unit.BBC News - 3d -
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 - 3d -
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 - 4d -
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 - 4d -
The pet I’ll never forget: I lost my mum, career, livelihood and hope – but Bertie the cat was determined to fix me
He was found under floorboards and it was as if his humble beginnings gave him extra empathy. When people around us died and I became homeless, he gave me a clear purpose. Bertie was found in 2005 ...The Guardian - 5d -
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 - 5d -
'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 - 6d -
Must I Share My Story?
A reader asks whether she needs to let her new colleagues, most of whom work remotely, know that she is undergoing chemotherapy treatments.The New York Times - 6d -
‘My right side was paralysed, I was so sick’: the pesticide poisonings in Brazil that lead back to the UK
Investigation uncovers how chemicals like diquat, banned in the UK but legal to export, are causing health problems in the global south. Valdemar Postanovicz was at home after a day tending to his ...The Guardian - 6d -
‘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 - 6d -
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 - 6d -
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 - 6d -
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 - 6d -
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 - 6d -
I left Texas for Spain and have helped thousands of Americans move abroad: 'There’s never been a better time to make the leap'
"I wondered if it was too late to start over at 35, but I took the plunge," says the founder of She Hit Refresh, which helps U.S. women aged 30+ relocate.CNBC - 6d -
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 - 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 -
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 - Dec. 5 -
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 -
How Can I Show My Boyfriend My Parents’ Filthy Home?
A reader dreads the thought of her partner seeing her squalid childhood home, but being honest with her parents about her embarrassment is a nonstarter.The New York Times - 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 -
Will my loved ones have to pay tax on my pension when I die?
I’m worried about the new rules that mean my pension is subject to inheritance taxFinancial Times - 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 -
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 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