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I’m 51 and didn’t adjust my 403(b) and 457(b) contributions to max them out. What can I do before year-end?
‘Can I contribute $7,500 to a traditional IRA to make up some of the missed contributions?’MarketWatch - 1h -
My mother is giving my son $100K for a down payment. Can she wait until the last minute to put the money in his account?
“She really doesn’t want to send it to them until they’re ready to make the purchase.”MarketWatch - 2h -
‘I worked hard for my savings’: I’m 71 and a retired teacher. I want to give my kids money — but my daughter spends lavishly and my son is wealthy.
“I have been reading about the idea of giving your children money when they need it the most, rather than waiting until you die.”MarketWatch - 2h -
‘I’ve always been very good with money’: Should I put my wife on the title of my home, investment property and my late father’s house?
“If I die and she sells the properties, would she have to pay a lot of capital-gains taxes, especially on the houses we don’t live in?”MarketWatch - 2h -
My son’s girlfriend has taken over his life and I fear he’s being suffocated | Ask Annalisa Barbieri
You are better off keeping your son close so that he knows he can come to you if there are problems Every week Annalisa Barbieri addresses a problem sent in by a reader . A year ago, our ...The Guardian - 6h -
WATCH: Millions wake up to a white Christmas
Plus, storms and tech issues cause travel headaches. ABC News' Andrew Dymburt reports.ABC News - 2d -
How I beat overwhelm: I found WhatsApp draining – so I learned ways to curb my cravings
My anxiety about not replying to everyone’s messages was at a constant simmer until I created proper boundaries. I feel as if I’ve lost days of my life to digital causes. Even though I’m an ...The Guardian - 5h -
My family call it Old Lady Clubbing, but my giddy ‘nights out’ have lit up a dismal 2024 | Gaby Hinsliff
Dance till you drop, then home by 10pm – daytime events offer a glorious escape for those of us bogged down by responsibility. Last Saturday night, I went clubbing with friends. Once upon a time, ...The Guardian - 8h -
Wall St. Is Minting Easy Money From Risky Loans. What Could Go Wrong?
Everyone from Jamie Dimon to the International Monetary Fund is ringing alarms about the shadowy world of private credit. But the money keeps rolling in.The New York Times - 10h -
How I beat overwhelm: I said no to social events – and my friendships grew deeper
It seemed important to have a packed calendar. But when I slowed down I made space for spontaneity and fun. I used to equate a packed calendar with a full life. My days were booked up, well ahead ...The Guardian - 10h -
I imposed a holiday WhatsApp ban – but would my friends and family respect it? | Poorna Bell
After one too many moany voicenotes and streams of incessant notifications, I knew something had to change. Though my internal age is set to about 28, the time when I feel profoundly 43 is when I ...The Guardian - 10h -
'I can't put my life on hold' - Israel's war-weary reservists look for an end to fighting
Under the burden of military service, some reservists are refusing to return to Israel's front lines.BBC News - 13h -
'I work alone in my pub because of staff shortages'
Hotel and restaurants say they are struggling to attract enough staff.BBC News - 13h -
Bears interim coach says there was 'no confusion' in timeout-wasting sequence: 'I just changed my mind'
Even by Bears standards, this loss to the Seahawks was a frustrating one.Yahoo Sports - 15h -
'My house was so out of control, I felt ashamed'
A mother says a charity has changed her life after helping her declutter and clean her home.BBC News - 20h -
‘I keep hearing about break-ins in my neighborhood’: Should I keep valuable items in a safe-deposit box? What are my options?
“I read that the bank discourages people from storing jewelry and coins in the boxes, so I did not rent one.”MarketWatch - 1d -
The Christmas that went wrong: My grandma was so shocked by our tree that she destroyed it
On seeing it in the dark, my Vietnamese grandmother was convinced it was Buddha himself – and that she had died and passed into the afterlife. When my cousins and I were young, we built a ...The Guardian - 1d -
Wemby puts up 42 points in Christmas debut
Victor Wembanyama blistered the Knicks for a game-high 42 points -- the most by a visitor on Christmas at Madison Square Garden -- to go with 18 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 blocks, but the Spurs ...ESPN - 1d -
‘She has two financially stable children’: Does it make sense for my wealthy mother, a recent widow, to take out a $100,000 life-insurance policy?
“It was generous of our mom to offer.”MarketWatch - 2d -
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I interviewed some of the top longevity experts in 2024: 3 things I learned from their approach to a long, healthy life
This year, I interviewed several longevity experts about the practices they recommend for optimal health. Here's what I learned from them.CNBC - 2d -
The Christmas that went wrong: I ended up in A&E with burns from my mother’s gravy
After two horrendous weeks with chickenpox and norovirus, I thought I was finally better on Christmas Day. But I had reckoned without a jug of scalding Bisto. The strangled half-scream I emitted as ...The Guardian - 2d -
I had strict rules to keep my British and Italian lives separate. Then I learned the joy of being both | Silvia Saunders
I would elbow my mum when she spoke Italian in England, until I realised each part of my identity is more than just a ‘half’. In our end of year series, writers and public figures remember the ...The Guardian - 2d -
The Christmas that went wrong: We went into last-minute lockdown – and I had to spend the big day with my ex
Covid was everywhere, the fridge was empty and my former partner was coming to spend the day with me and my new girlfriend. Christmas was doomed … wasn’t it?. The year was 2020 and Christmas itself ...The Guardian - 2d -
Syrians in Christian Neighborhoods Protest After Christmas Tree Is Burned
The protests in Damascus broke out after footage circulated online of an artificial Christmas tree on fire in a mostly Christian town as masked men stand around it.The New York Times - 2d -
Protests in Syria over Christmas tree burning
Christians demonstrate to urge Syria's new Islamist leadership to protect minorities.BBC News - 3d -
What rights do I have if my credit card debt is in collections?
By knowing these rights, you may be able to avoid some of the common pitfalls associated with debt collection.CBS News - 3d -
How Manchester City went from world’s best to straw men in 12 months | Barney Ronay
Rodri’s injury, Erling Haaland and Pep Guardiola all play a role in this champion team’s profound collapse. Eight weeks, 12 games and nine defeats into Manchester City’s descent into the ...The Guardian - 3d -
Tiny Love Stories: ‘My Mother Upstaged Jesus’
To celebrate the season, we gathered five of our favorite holiday-themed Tiny Love Stories.The New York Times - 3d -
The Christmas that went wrong: Why on earth was Santa wearing my uncle’s sneakers?
Even at four, I could see Father Christmas for who he really was – especially as he smelled of Old Spice . As a child, I was an amateur detective; a master of argument and the suspicious ...The Guardian - 3d -
Tech billionaire shares his 5-word piece of advice for a successful future: ‘I get up every morning’ with it in mind
Billionaire Nandan Nilekani says soft skills will make professionals more successful in the age of AI. Here are a few you should prioritize.CNBC - 3d -
I grew up Muslim in a Catholic community – and Mary represented common ground | Zeyneb Sayılgan
Despite some theological differences, both denominations look to her as an inspiration for cultivating compassion and hope. I had just finished teaching a class on “ the Muslim Mary ”. Many ...The Guardian - 3d -
Hundreds protest in Christian areas of Syrian capital after Christmas tree burned
Demonstrations flare after video spread on social media showing hooded fighters setting fire to tree. Hundreds of demonstrators took to the streets in Christian areas of Damascus early on Tuesday ...The Guardian - 3d -
What are my mortgage options while I work abroad?
I plan to keep a property in the UKFinancial Times - 3d -
The Christmas that went wrong: I had a massive abscess and spent my first ever night in hospital
The year already ranked among my very worst – then I wound up on a tinsel-draped drip, while my family texted fun photos from the pub. It hadn’t been a vintage year. I was in the middle of a ...The Guardian - 3d -
'I cook my Christmas dinner in five air fryers'
A cookery writer from Kent is ditching her oven to cook a festive feast for 11 of her loved ones.BBC News - 3d -
Masters field adds 10 qualifiers from end-of-year world rankings
Lucas Glover held down the 50th spot in the final world ranking of the year, making him one of 10 players who will be added to the invitation list to play in the Masters.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Man charged in woman's burning death on NYC subway was deported from U.S. in 2018
A man charged with murder in the death of a woman set on fire on a New York subway car was in the U.S. unlawfully and had been deported, federal officials said.NBC News - 4d -
DeVonta Smith owns up to rare drop that cost Eagles in loss to Commanders: 'I gotta make the damn play'
Smith took full accountability for his third-down miscueCBS Sports - 4d -
Eagles' Kenny Pickett comes up just short in relief of injured Jalen Hurts: 'I think he settled in well'
Eagles' players went to bat for Kenny Pickett after the lossCBS Sports - 4d
