The No. 1 thing the ‘best’ places to retire have in common — and it’s not affordability

I’m 63, retired and getting $45,000 per year. But I only have about $200,000 in my IRA and still have a mortgage. What’s my move?

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Business - MarketWatch - October 30

Do I have enough money to retire? Ask yourself these 3 questions to assess whether you're ready

Do you have enough money to retire? Asking yourself several questions can help assess your financial readiness, expert said.

Business - CNBC - October 24

Climate-change risks have some retirees asking: Is anywhere safe to retire now?

Natural disasters “really should be” factoring in to retirement planning.

Business - MarketWatch - October 28

We have $1.2 million for retirement, but my husband won’t let me spend it

Which one of us needs to change?

Business - MarketWatch - November 2

The average amount Americans have saved for retirement in every U.S. state—see how you compare

Retirement savers in one state have the most saved up, on average, in the U.S.. Here is the average household retirement account balance for nearly every state.

Business - CNBC - 4 days ago

Jon Stewart: Having 'roast comedian' at Trump rally 'probably not the best decision'

Jon Stewart is defending a controversial comic at Donald Trump's Madison Square Garden event who compared Puerto Rico to a "floating pile of garbage," casting blame on the former president's ...

Politics - The Hill - October 29

How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Sophie Thatcher

For the "Yellowjackets" star, an ideal Sunday includes antiquing in Sherman Oaks, tea at the Museum of Jurassic Technology, record shopping at Mount Analog and lots of scrolling.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 1

How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Kamasi Washington

For the jazz artist, a blissful Sunday includes church, learning about dinosaurs with his daughter at the Natural History Museum and relaxing at Bruce's Beach.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 8

Dining across the divide: ‘I think his opposition to child benefit came partly from a place where he doesn’t have any kids’

They differed on support for those with children – would they agree on experts, immigration or Brexit?. Jonjo, 30, Lincolnshire . Occupation PR consultant Continue reading...

World - The Guardian - October 31

Five things you may have missed from Week 7: Kyren Williams' TD party continues; players return from injuries

A look at five big moments from Sunday's games

Sports - CBS Sports - October 21

NFL Week 8, five things you may have missed: Trick plays, Halloween costumes, National Tight End day and more

Some of the best plays around the league from Week 8

Sports - CBS Sports - October 28

This Halloween, I’m not buying candy for trick or treaters. I have better things to spend my money on. Am I a bad person?

“Nor am I going to turn off the lights and pretend I’m not home.”

Business - MarketWatch - October 31

Five things you may have missed from NFL Week 9: Saquon Barkley's wild leap, Drake Maye magic and more

Highlights from around the league in Week 9

Sports - CBS Sports - November 4

Blind date: ‘10 out of 10, I felt positively giddy on the train ride home’

Sarah, 29, a writer, meets Max, 31, an applications engineer. What were you hoping for? To be ambushed by a young Oliver Reed and charioted through London on a golden carriage. Continue ...

World - The Guardian - 2 days ago

Nevada voters weigh in on affordable housing

Being able to buy a home -- or afford to rent one -- is an important issue for millions of voters this election year. Both candidates for president have ideas to make the American dream a reality ...

We’re 57, and our work is unpleasant and tiresome. We have $800,000 in 401(k) plans and $1.15 million in a pension. Can we just retire already?

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Business - MarketWatch - October 19

My wife is 9 years older than I am — but makes 50% less. Will I have to retire for her to receive my Social Security spousal benefits?

“She will probably retire nearly a decade before I do.”

Business - MarketWatch - Yesterday

NBA picks, predictions: 20 best bets for 2024-25 season, including surprise No. 1 seeds, hardware for Wemby

Here's how to bet on all the major NBA awards and more with the season fast approaching

Sports - CBS Sports - October 21

College basketball rankings: The Top 100 and 1 best players entering the 2024-25 season

From Duke, Kentucky and Alabama to Princeton, Saint Louis and beyond, here are the nation's top college basketball players

Sports - CBS Sports - October 24

Where to watch World Series: Yankees vs. Dodgers Game 1 TV channel, live stream online without cable, time

MLB's 2024 Fall Classic gets started Friday night in Los Angeles

Sports - CBS Sports - October 26

Power Rankings: 1-32 poll, plus every team's best offseason addition

How high did the Falcons rise and how far did the Cowboys fall in our latest rankings?

Sports - ESPN - October 29

Mail-in voting has become common and there are measures to secure it

As more Americans vote through paper ballots, election officials have been working to make sure those ballots arrive on time and securely.

5 common mistakes new gold investors make

Gold can benefit your portfolio in many ways, but it's important to understand these critical mistakes first.

On Transgender Issues, Voters Want Common Sense

Rather than pushing Americans in a direction they oppose, Democrats should endorse nuanced and humane alternatives.

Top stories - The New York Times - 3 days ago

6 Common EV Myths and How to Debunk Them

If you have friends and family who are unsure about electric vehicles, here’s a handy guide answering their toughest questions.

Tech - Wired - 2 days ago

Analysis: NBA and WNBA coaching jobs 'don’t have a long shelf life.' Lately that's been 1 to 3 years

Erik Spoelstra quietly made history last week

Sports - ABC News - October 29

Officials might have missed not 1, but 2 Ravens penalties on Bengals' 2-point try

The Bengals had a shot at the lead, but there were two missed calls on a key play.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 8

Pettersson and Brannstrom have a goal and assist each and Canucks top Flames 3-1

Elias Pettersson tied the game on the power play early in the second period and assisted on Erik Brannstrom’s goal in the third as the Vancouver Canucks beat the Calgary Flames 3-1

Sports - ABC News - 5 days ago

4 Affordable Benefits That Move the Needle for Employees

Offering good benefits doesn’t need to break the bank.

Business - Inc. - November 1

Clip Ebike Conversion Kit: An Affordable but Inconvenient Solution

The world’s first no-tools-necessary ebike conversion kit is a great concept but still has some bugs to work out.

Tech - Wired - 45 minutes ago

2025 WNBA championship odds: Liberty favorites to defend title, Caitlin Clark's Fever have sixth-best odds

The expansion Valkyries have the worst odds at +15000

Sports - CBS Sports - October 22

AFC playoff picture: Comparing seven wild-card contenders to see which have best chance at nine wins

Jets have a lot of work to do to make playoffs, per the SportsLine Projection Model

Sports - CBS Sports - October 23

Tesla’s stock sees best day in 11 years. Why it’s still hard not to be bullish.

Tesla added $150 billion in market cap — more than the combined value of Ford, GM and Stellantis — as analysts cheered the growth forecast and increasing transparency.

Business - MarketWatch - October 24

There is no debate: Texas A&M must ride with Marcel Reed at QB to have a chance at its best season since 1998

With Reed injecting life into the Aggies' offense, a SEC title and CFP run are on the table