This retirement expert saved her mom $1,200 on Medicare drugs — and she’s got advice for you, too

I’m 77 and planning to retire with $700K. I love to travel and I’m moving cross country. Have I saved enough for retirement?

‘My Social Security is $3,100 per month. I do not own a home’

Business - MarketWatch - October 26

Here's how an 86-year-old grandmother got her nearly $32,000 private student loan debt forgiven

Some lenders of private student loans offer disabled borrowers a way to get their debt forgiven. But the process is difficult to learn about and to navigate.

Business - CNBC - November 2

Will you have a lower tax rate in retirement? Maybe not, financial advisors say

Most people will have a lower tax rate when they retire, but others won't due to factors like large required 401(k) and IRA withdrawals, advisors said.

Business - CNBC - November 7

Year-end Roth IRA conversions are popular — but don't wait too long, financial experts say

If you're weighing a year-end Roth IRA conversion, waiting too long could be risky, financial experts say. Here's what investors need to know.

Business - CNBC - October 29

North Korea boasts of 'the world's strongest' missile, but experts say it's too big to use in war

North Korea is boasting that its new intercontinental ballistic missile is “the world’s strongest,” a claim seen as pure propaganda after experts assessed it as being too big to be useful in a war ...

World - ABC News - November 1

Trump promised no taxes on Social Security benefits. It's too soon to plan on that change, experts say

Even with Trump win and a Republican majority, plans to nix taxes on Social Security benefits may still face hurdles.

Business - CNBC - November 6

Teen convicted after shooting mother as she protected her children

Lianne Gordon was trying to protect her children from gang violence when she was killed in her home.

In Concession Speech, Harris Says She Will Not Give Up Her Fight

Her commitment to a peaceful transfer of power was more than President-elect Trump ever offered to President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris after they defeated him in 2020.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 7

She Was a Child Instagram Influencer. Her Fans Were Grown Men.

“Jacky Dejo” was introduced to social media by her parents as a snowboarding prodigy. Now 18, she has seen the dark side of the internet — and turned a profit from it.

Tech - The New York Times - November 10

OneTaste founder Nicole Daedone says she plans to testify at her trial

Nicole Daedone, the founder of OneTaste, a wellness company centered on the practice of "orgasmic meditation," said she will "absolutely" testify at her trial next year.

Kylie Kelce announces she's expecting her fourth child on social media

Kylie Kelce, wife of retired Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce, announced Friday evening that the couple is expecting their fourth child.

‘Who do people like me turn to?’ I am 70 with absolutely no emergency or retirement savings. So now what?

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Business - MarketWatch - October 31

We rescued our retirement with this money-saving hack used by digital nomads and the FIRE movement

While your income remains the same, greatly reduced expenses allow you to shrink your budget and maximize your savings.

Business - MarketWatch - October 29

I’m single, retired and saved $2.3 million, but I’m still planning to take my Social Security early. Is that a stupid decision?

“If I take it now, my monthly distribution will be $2,500.”

Business - MarketWatch - November 2

I’m 48 with $223,000 saved for retirement. I want to contribute an extra 1% every year. Will that have any meaningful impact?

“I anticipate that could have a large impact even though my retirement horizon is a bit short.”

Business - MarketWatch - November 5

I’m 71 with $2 million in retirement savings and a conservative investment strategy. Am I doing this right?

“I’m in good health and still working part time.”

Business - MarketWatch - November 16

Medicare or Medicare Advantage? A Guide for 2025

Open enrollment for Medicare plans began on Oct. 15 and ends on Dec. 7. Here’s what older Americans need to know about the key differences when shopping for health insurance.

Health - The New York Times - November 1

Are you excited for retirement? Why you might consider waiting a few more years.

Tips to bridge the gap between retirement dreams and reality

Business - MarketWatch - November 11

The 80% rule doesn’t cut it anymore: You may end up spending a lot more in retirement than you expect

Between the “go-go” years and healthcare costs, your expenses may stay the same — or even rise.

Business - MarketWatch - November 11

Should you sell your gold investment as the economy improves? Experts weigh in

Investors may want to consider selling gold to pursue faster growth opportunities or keeping it as a safety net.

5 signs you need debt relief before the holidays, according to experts

These subtle red flags may indicate you need debt assistance before splurging on holiday gifts, experts say.

Dolly Parton sings her family's story on 'Smoky Mountain DNA.' She says it is her 'favorite album'

Dolly Parton’s musical story starts further back than most might expect — to the British Isles of the 1600s

Entertainment - ABC News - November 13

She Walked Away From Her Soccer Career. Her Friend Didn’t Have the Chance.

How the death of a soccer player made one of her teammates quit playing the sport she loved: “Maddy would still be here if it wasn’t for football.”

Sports - The New York Times - 2 days ago

Insider notebook: Experts size up Ohio State vs. Penn State, Dave Aranda on brink of saving job at Baylor

Plus, whether the Rice opening is going to be attractive enough to move the needle and why Texas A&M is on high alert vs. South Carolina.

Sports - CBS Sports - November 1

Olympic champion Lindsey Vonn says she is coming out of retirement to rejoin the U.S. Ski Team at age 40

Sports - ABC News - November 14

If You Run Meetings and You’re Not Doing These 3 Things, You’re Wasting Your Time—and Everybody Else’s, Too

Done right, meetings are a great way of leveraging teams to get work done faster and better. Here’s three ways to help you make sure that happens.

Business - Inc. - October 31

Everything you ever wanted to know about vaginas … but were too afraid to Google

Should you wash your vagina? Can a tampon get lost in one? And does having sex make you looser? Experts in all things ‘down there’ separate fact from fiction. FALSE “The word vagina only refers ...

World - The Guardian - November 2

Are you tired all the time? Me too – but I think I’ve worked out why

Biting back anger, holding in tears: we use a huge amount of energy trying to avoid our emotions. And it’s exhausting. Are you feeling tired?* I’m going to take an educated guess that the answer is ...

World - The Guardian - 6 days ago

Has life in the U.S. become too political? You can buy a house in Italy for $1.

A village in Sardinia is trying to entice politics-weary Americans to buy cheap homes in Italy.

Hims & Hers shares rally on results, but execs say GLP-1 drug shortage ‘is not abating’

Shares of Hims & Hers Health Inc. rallied after hours on Monday after the wellness platform bumped its full-year sales forecast higher, as its efforts to offer more personalized care and more ...