This country’s Social Security style pension plan did everything right but still missed its benchmark
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Los Angeles Times - Entertainment
Paramount starts second phase of its planned layoffs
Paramount Global is now going through Phase 2 of its planned layoffs, which started in August. After Tuesday, 90% of the layoffs will be finished.59 minutes ago -
MarketWatch - Business
This country’s Social Security-style pension plan did everything right but still missed its benchmark
Even this top-performing pension plan has found it hard to beat low-fee passive investments.2 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
My husband, 75, is not eligible for Social Security. How is this possible? Is he entitled to my spousal benefits?
“He is a retired postal worker.”2 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
Austria elections: could the far-right FPÖ take power and what are its plans?
The anti-immigration Freedom party leads in the polls but the centre-right ÖVP looks likely to be kingmaker. Austrians head to the polls on Sunday for parliamentary elections that polling suggests ...3 hours ago -
Financial Times - Business
Joe Biden is missing in action
The US president’s prevarications over the Middle East and Ukraine threaten his legacy and Kamala Harris’s election prospects5 hours ago - Joe Biden -
Financial Times - Business
Canadian pension fund CDPQ snaps up stake in UK hydropower company
First Hydro deal shows growing investor appetite for assets set to play bigger role in British energy8 hours ago - United Kingdom -
GameSpot - Tech
Legend Of Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom Everything To Know
It’s been over a decade since the last time we set out as Link in a new 2D Legend of Zelda game (I refuse to acknowledge the existence of TriForce Heroes), but the next installment in the top down ...19 hours ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Labour plans tougher energy rules for social homes
Ed Miliband says the party could require social landlords to meet higher efficiency standards.23 hours ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Murder probe as boy killed by 'zombie-style' knife
The 15-year-old was found with a stab injury in south-east London and died at the scene, say police.Yesterday -
NBC News - Top stories
Everything you need to know about the Walmart Holiday Deals event
Walmart is offering deals on holiday gifts, seasonal products, everyday essentials and more during Walmart Holiday Deals. These are all the details about the October savings event.Yesterday -
The New York Times - Top stories
What Did ‘The West Wing’ Do to Us?
As Aaron Sorkin’s political fantasy turns 25, its romance has aged better than its politics.Yesterday -
Financial Times - World
Inflation-proofing pensions is no mean feat
A balanced portfolio has the best chance of preserving the long-term value of pension savings against price rise shocksYesterday -
Financial Times - World
Tomorrow’s pensioners face up to working — and saving — for longer
Despite opposition, governments are forcing through changes to make pension systems sustainableYesterday -
The Hill - Politics
Israeli president: ‘We did not want this war’ with Hezbollah
Israeli President Isaac Herzog said in a Sunday interview that his country is "absolutely not" looking to escalate tensions with Hezbollah into a full-blown war but that it was committed to ...Yesterday - Israel -
ABC News - World
Birds, bees and ballots: Swiss voters reject plan to better protect the country's biodiversity
Swiss voters have rejected a proposal to increase protections for the Alpine country's cherished plant and animal lifeYesterday -
MarketWatch - Business
‘He forced me to take Social Security at 62’: My husband inherited millions, but never gave me a penny. If I divorce him, would I get any of it?
“We have five rental properties — two of them were inherited — and the rental money goes into a joint checking account.”Yesterday -
BBC News - Top stories
Unions and Labour still wrangling over workers' rights
The unions are behind Labour's plans to boost workers' rights but can't agree on the details.Yesterday -
The New York Times - Sports
The W.N.B.A. Playoffs Have Arrived. Here’s Everything to Know.
The most-hyped regular season since the league’s inception delivered excitement from start to finish, but the real drama is just getting started.2 days ago -
BBC News - Top stories
CPS twice did not prosecute Fayed over sex abuse claims
Evidence was presented by police in 2009 and 2015 over sex abuse claims against Mohammed Al Fayed.2 days ago -
ABC News - World
German chancellor's Social Democrats seek to hold off far right in Brandenburg state election
A state election is taking place in Brandenburg three weeks after a far-right party made gains in two other states in eastern Germany2 days ago - Germany -
The Guardian - World
Luis Díaz sinks Bournemouth as Liverpool bounce back in style
Come the end of the season Arne Slot will be hoping he can laugh about last week’s defeat to Nottingham Forest. Since that pitiful performance, Liverpool have made light work of Milan in the ...3 days ago -
MarketWatch - Business
I’m 20 years older than my wife, who is 53. If she claims Social Security early, will it affect her widow’s benefit?
“Her own benefits are lower than what she would get under my benefits.”3 days ago -
MarketWatch - Business
The surprising math of immigration, Social Security and Medicare
Immigration will have an effect on your retirement — but it’s probably not what you think.3 days ago -
The Guardian - World
‘People should be making their contingency plans, like, right away’: America’s leading forecaster on the chances of a Trump win
Nate Silver’s election model is once again being pored over by millions of anxious voters. The gambler turned statistician talks about the race for White House, the risk-takers redefining our ...3 days ago - Donald Trump -
Financial Times - Business
Did the 1990s break America’s faith in democracy?
Three new books on the US look at the Clinton decade, the rise of conspiracies and the existential threat of November’s presidential election3 days ago -
Financial Times - Business
When did we stop drinking at working lunches?
Even sandwich meetings used to come with wine — then the Americans arrived3 days ago -
NBC News - Top stories
California firefighter accused of setting fires in wine country
A California firefighter was arrested on suspicion of arson in a series of small fires that burned in wine country in recent weeks, officials said Friday.3 days ago - California -
CBS News - Top stories
Did the interest rate cuts spark economic growth?
The Federal Reserve Board's announcement to cut interest rates has made stocks surge for now and mortgage rates slightly drop. CBS News senior business and technology correspondent Jo Ling Kent ...3 days ago -
CNBC - Business
Secret Service blames poor planning, 'complacency' for its failure to stop Trump assassination attempt
Trump was grazed with a bullet at a presidential campaign rally near Butler, Pennsylvania, in July when shooter Thomas Crooks opened fire at the stage.3 days ago - Donald Trump -
ABC News - Entertainment
Why does 'The Babadook' still haunt? Its director, Jennifer Kent, has some answers
Not many small-budget, first-feature films can be fairly said to have shifted cinema but Jennifer Kent’s directorial debut “The Babadook” is one of them3 days ago -
The New York Times - Top stories
What Trump Did to the G.O.P., Musk Did to Twitter
It’s more toxic but less relevant than ever.3 days ago - Donald Trump -
MarketWatch - Business
Social Security’s COLA provides invaluable protection
Recent inflation spike — and moderation — underscores its importance3 days ago -
Financial Times - Business
Did central banks get the inflation crisis right?
Policymakers are lowering rates and signalling new confidence that a ‘soft landing’ is possible. But few are ready to declare victory3 days ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Reform UK’s Trump-style rally fires up new members
The conference is a chance for the party's new MPs and members to get to know each other.4 days ago - Donald Trump -
The Guardian - World
Sell, sell, sell: corporate styling breaks out of the office and into fashion
From brands such as Ganni and Prada, to FKA Twigs and Taylor Swift, ‘corpcore’ is thriving. For anyone who has lived the realities of bottom lines, deliverables, bad workplace coffee and terrible ...4 days ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Taiwan says it did not make Hezbollah pager parts
The pagers that exploded had labels pointing to a Taiwanese firm - but it denied making the devices.4 days ago -
BBC News - Top stories
The crypto bros who dream of crowdfunding a new country
How a group of Silicon Valley tech entrepreneurs plan to create "the network state."4 days ago