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There's a 'danger zone' for retirees when the stock market dips. How to shield your portfolio
Stock market dips early in retirement can be harmful to your portfolio, experts say. Here's how to protect your nest egg from this risk.CNBC - Mar. 20 -
There's a 'danger zone' for retirees when the stock market dips. How to shield your portfolio.
Stock market dips can create a big portfolio risk during your earlier retirement years — and many investors don’t prepare, financial experts say.NBC News - Mar. 20 -
How the bucketing strategy protects retiree portfolios during a market downturn, experts say
The bucketing strategy can help protect your retirement portfolio during a stock market downturn, experts say. Here's what investors need to know.CNBC - 3d -
Bags fly free no more: Southwest Airlines to end free checked luggage policy
Southwest Airlines will no longer allow bags to fly free. The airline announced Tuesday it will begin charging some customers who check baggage in May.The Hill - Mar. 11 -
White House transfers background checks for top staff from FBI to Pentagon: Sources
The White House has quietly told the FBI to halt background checks on dozens of the president's top staffers and has transferred the process to the Pentagon, sources say.ABC News - Mar. 14 -
Why Trump's economic policies may have canceled the DOGE dividend check, at least for now
The market is wobbling and inflation will be back if Trump follows through on tariffs threats on April 2. Would a DOGE dividend check hurt or help the economy?CNBC - 6d -
Fire kills 1 person at a ski resort hotel in Turkey
A fire at a closed ski resort hotel in northwest Turkey has killed one person, two months after a blaze at another Turkish winter resort left 79 deadABC News - 1d -
Musk vows to personally deliver $2M to voters in Wis. Supreme Court race
Billionaire Elon Musk says he plans to hold a rally in Wisconsin to "personally hand over" $2 million to a pair of voters who have already cast their ballots in the state's hotly contested Supreme ...CBS News - 7h -
Musk vows to personally deliver $2M to voters in Wis. Supreme Court race
Billionaire Elon Musk says he plans to hold a rally in Wisconsin to "personally hand over" $2 million to a pair of voters who have already cast their ballots in the state's hotly contested Supreme ...CBS News - 7h -
Trump orders likely to drive species’ extinction, wildlife advocates warn
In addition to layoffs and hiring freezes, a ‘God squad’ can effectively veto ESA protections for endangered species. Donald Trump ’s administration , backed by House Republicans and Elon Musk ...The Guardian - Mar. 11 -
Media advocates warn Trump’s cuts to Voice of America embolden autocrats
Order to slash funding to pro-democracy broadcasters part of efforts to radically reduce government servicesFinancial Times - Mar. 16 -
Trump silencing VOA threatens free media in repressive countries, advocates say
Trump’s order to cut funding to Voice of America and several other pro-democracy media outlets has drawn widespread criticism from press freedom organizations.ABC News - Mar. 18 -
‘We Finally Got You.’ Immigrant-Rights Advocate Arrested in Colorado.
Jeanette Vizguerra, who made national news evading deportation in a church basement, is the latest activist to be taken into custody by federal immigration agents.The New York Times - Mar. 18 -
Horace Hale Harvey III, Early Abortion Rights Advocate, Dies at 93
A religious organization recruited him to help open New York City’s first independent abortion clinic, though it was unaware that Louisiana had taken away his license.The New York Times - 3d -
Report: Tottenham Looking to Seal Summer Signing Amid Rival Interest
Tottenham Hotspur Push for Angel Gomes as Levy Seeks Early Summer SigningTottenham Hotspur are making a strong move to secure the signing of Angel Gomes this summer, with chairman Daniel Levy ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
DHS revokes visa of one Columbia student, arrests another pro-Palestinian protester
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced Friday it has revoked the visa of one Columbia University student and arrested another person involved in the pro-Palestinian protests, ...The Hill - Mar. 14 -
What will Trump mean for personal wealth?
Pension funds, retail investors and money managers are worrying about the future of American capital marketsFinancial Times - Mar. 10 -
Social media reacts to Juju Watkins' injury
After Watkins left Monday night's game with a torn ACL, the sports world took to social media to lament the injury.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Drake basketball: Social media reacts to the Bulldogs' upset victory in March Madness
Drake basketball: Social media reacts to the Bulldogs' upset victory in March Madness.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 21 -
Health Advice on Social Media is Easy to Find but Hard to Trust
Alternative health practices and cures have permeated social media.Inc. - 6d -
O.J. Simpson's personal items, including replica of 1968 Heisman Trophy, being sold in online auction
Bidding opened Wednesday for items out of the Pro Football Hall of Famer's personal collectionCBS Sports - Mar. 13 -
3 ways seniors can have their credit card debt forgiven this March
With the rising cost of living, managing credit card debt can be tough, especially for retirees on fixed incomes.CBS News - Mar. 17 -
PwC delays payouts for departing partners in Hong Kong and China
Recent retirees left waiting for equity repayment as Big Four firm grapples with audit ban after Evergrande collapseFinancial Times - 2d -
Musk’s entitlement remarks show Trumpworld can’t keep its story straight | Austin Sarat
The billionaire foreshadows cuts to Medicare and social security – despite Trump’s campaign pledges. The Trump administration is setting records and shattering norms in many ways, including in ...The Guardian - Mar. 14 -
Dr. Oz delivers opening statement at Senate confirmation hearing
Dr. Mehmet Oz, President Trump's nominee to lead the Social Security Administration, testified about his past health advocacy and qualifications during his opening statement at a Senate ...NBC News - Mar. 14 -
Democrats train fire on Musk as unelected billionaire dips in popularity
Leaders on left bet on Musk’s bravado to pull party out of political weeds as CEO eyes social security and health cuts. For most of the 17-minute interview, Elon Musk stuck to a script. He was ...The Guardian - Mar. 16 -
DHS says deported Brown University doctor attended funeral of 'brutal terrorist'
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said Monday on the social platform X the deported assistant professor from Brown University’s medical school attended the funeral of a terrorist in ...The Hill - Mar. 17 -
Trump to gut Education Department
🤫 Plus: GOP wants Musk to 'shut up' about Social Security {beacon} It’s Thursday. Today is the first official day of spring and March Madness! 🏀 Who do you have winning your bracket? Email me ...The Hill - Mar. 20 -
DOGE Plans to Rebuild SSA Codebase In Months, Risking Benefits and System Collapse
Social Security systems contain tens of millions of lines of code written in COBOL, an archaic programming language. Safely rewriting that code would take years—DOGE wants it done in months.Wired - 10h -
DOGE Plans to Rebuild SSA Codebase in Months, Risking Benefits and System Collapse
Social Security systems contain tens of millions of lines of code written in COBOL, an archaic programming language. Safely rewriting that code would take years—DOGE wants it done in months.Wired - 10h -
Ange defends 'pure human' Vicario amid fan anger
Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou has described Guglielmo Vicario as "one of the purest human beings I've ever come across."ESPN - Mar. 8 -
Grief and anger over rail disaster brings protests back to Greece’s streets
Kyriakos Mitsotakis survives vote of confidence but sense of a cover-up grows two years after 57 died in head-on collision. Until recently, Kyriakos Mitsotakis, the Greek prime minister, appeared ...The Guardian - Mar. 9 -
Wisconsin Democrats look to harness anger with Musk in court race
Wisconsin Democrats are launching a full-court press against Elon Musk as they look to use angry voter sentiment against him as a tool to turn out voters in the high-stakes Wisconsin Supreme Court ...The Hill - Mar. 10 -
US envoy’s secret talks with Hamas anger Netanyahu administration
Adam Boehler says Hamas proposed a ceasefire and prisoner exchange in negotiations that did not involve Israel. A US envoy has said Hamas proposed a five-to-10-year ceasefire and a full prisoner ...The Guardian - Mar. 10 -
“Anger, rage, injustice” – Diego Simeone reflects on controversial Champions League exit
Atletico Madrid are gearing up for their blockbuster La Liga clash against Barcelona, but minds are still on Wednesday’s defeat to Real Madrid in the Champions League. They continue to feel very ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15 -
Warned Off Meeting Voters, Republicans Who Do Confront Anger and Unease
In a deeply conservative district and a more liberal one, two Republicans found uncertainty and anxiety about the Trump administration’s agenda and their support of it.The New York Times - Mar. 17 -
Ocasio-Cortez takes on assertive new role as Democratic anger grows
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) is positioning herself in a leading role among Democrats as discontent grows among the party’s base in the second Trump era. Ocasio-Cortez is on the road ...The Hill - 6d -
Fear and anger mount as 'battle for the soul of Romanian democracy' looms
Their last vote was cancelled due to alleged Russian meddling. Now Romanians fear what might happen in May.BBC News - 5d -
Anger in Greenland over Usha Vance and Mike Waltz’s planned visit this week
Greenland’s prime minister says move is ‘demonstration of power’ and accuses US of interfering in its political affairs. Greenland’s prime minister, Múte B Egede, has called for the international ...The Guardian - 4d -
Rising anger among Democrats fuels talk of Tea Party-style backlash
Democrats are seeing signs of growing energy on the grassroots level, raising questions about the possibility of a Tea Party-style movement from the party’s progressive flank. Sen. Bernie Sanders ...The Hill - 4d
