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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World - The Guardian
‘We have Kane, you have Tuchel’: Germans on the appointment of England’s new manager
At Oktoberfest in London, revellers welcomed last week’s news about their countryman. The announcement that Thomas Tuchel had been named the new manager of the England national team on Wednesday ...4 hours ago -
Sports - ESPN
14 more games in Week 7, 14 must-read matchup previews
Which teams will win? Who are the X factors, and which storylines matter most?5 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
Confessions of a gossip columnist: we get a bad rap but our salacious tales of the rich and famous play a role in society | Ros Reines
For decades my name was synonymous with Sydney gossip. I became quite nimble at stepping into places I wasn’t welcome. At the dawn of my career as a tabloid gossip columnist, I rang Lachlan ...9 hours ago -
Top stories - BBC News
We showed we are together - Man Utd boss Ten Hag
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag believes the comeback victory against Brentford is proof of the "togetherness" in his squad.13 hours ago -
Business - MarketWatch
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?
Have a question about your own retirement savings? Email us at HelpMeRetire@marketwatch.com13 hours ago -
Business - MarketWatch
‘I retired earlier than planned’: I’m 69 and will have $6,000 a month in retirement income. The bulk of my $3.6 million is equities. Is that OK?
“I don’t expect equities to do as well over the next decade as they have in the past, but I still think they will outperform other options.”18 hours ago -
Business - MarketWatch
‘No one writes about “rich guy” early retirement’: My wife and I earn $300,000 a year and have $3.75 million. We have 3 kids. When can I quit working?
“I’ve been lucky to have a terrific job in finance for the past 25 years.”19 hours ago -
Business - MarketWatch
My husband lost his job and we can no longer pay the mortgage. We have zero savings. Will we lose our home?
“What do we tell the lender?”19 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
‘We leave viewers smarter’: fears over plans to close ‘world’s most highbrow’ TV station
Unique experiment in German-language public broadcasting 3sat faces pressure from populist right. In many countries around the world, breakfast TV means celebrity interviews, soap operas and last ...20 hours ago -
Business - MarketWatch
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.”20 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
‘We still have a long way to go’: Thomas spearheading NFL’s mental health push
Family tragedy has been the impetus for the Jets’ Solomon Thomas to become an advocate for mental health. By Gavin Willacy for No Helmets Required . When the Buffalo Bills kicked a late field ...Yesterday -
World - The Guardian
Blind date: ‘He strongly believed in the fact that we have a second, pudding stomach’
Richard, 31, an architectural designer, meets Rosa, 31, who works in domestic abuse support services. What were you hoping for? Good food with good company and a let’s see where things go from ...Yesterday -
World - The Guardian
It’s 60 years since The Lucky Country. Have we moved on from the bronzed Aussie male stereotype? | Frank Bongiorno and Mark McKenna
Writer Donald Horne was an astute generaliser in a golden era of them. Can we still examine Australia with his boldness?. Sixty years ago, Penguin published a small paperback – Donald Horne’s The ...Yesterday -
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Tech - GameSpot
Super Mario Party Jamboree Just Launched, But It's Already 20% Off
Super Mario Party Jamboree $48 (was ...2 days ago -
Business - Financial Times
Pension de-risking: the pitfalls for retirement savers
Bonds, traditionally seen as safe assets for pension pots, have been subject to huge fluctuations in recent years2 days ago -
Top stories - The New York Times
Can a $350 Million Plan Transform 5th Avenue Into a Grand Boulevard?
New York City officials and business leaders plan to expand sidewalks, add seating areas and trees and remove two car lanes to make the renowned avenue more pedestrian friendly.2 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
We aren’t ready for AI: The energy debate we need to have
We can’t avoid climate and electric bill impacts from data centers in a system dominated by utility and Big Tech monopolies. But we can put Big Tech’s data centers to good use.2 days ago -
World - The Guardian
How we met: ‘We got chatting on the plane – and she suggested I move in with her’
Kate, 49, and Abby, 52, struck up a conversation on a flight from New York to London in the 90s. They have been close friends ever since. As a friendly student who loved to travel, striking up a ...2 days ago -
Tech - Wired
All of Our Gadgets Just Keep Talking
This week, we cover the latest hardware using voice controls and generative AI, including a collar that lets you chat with your pets. Also, this podcast is changing shape, and we tell you all about ...2 days ago -
World - The Guardian
Dining across the divide: ‘We have our problems in Scotland, but there’s more belief that society still exists’
One is a self-confessed Nicola Sturgeon fan girl; the other thinks the SNP turned into a personality cult around her. Were they more aligned on how to tackle drug deaths?. Ian, 43, Edinburgh . ...2 days ago -
Top stories - The New York Times
In Lebanon, We Took Pride in Our Resilience. Not Anymore.
The Lebanese have held strong through many tragedies. But they are now at the end of their rope.3 days ago -
Top stories - The New York Times
How Expensive Is Going to Jail? We Did the Math.
Our criminal justice system is nickel-and-diming people at every turn, burying them in punishing debt.3 days ago -
Entertainment - Los Angeles Times
Column: I'm also sick of discussing Trump's madness. But we have to
Trump's recent comments and his decision to just listen to music at a rally provided the starkest picture yet of his waning mental acuity.3 days ago - Donald Trump -
Top stories - BBC News
'We know Pakistan can crumble' - centurion Duckett
England opener Ben Duckett says Pakistan can "crumble" and are under "pressure", despite the home side ending day two of the second Test in the stronger position.3 days ago - Pakistan -
World - The Guardian
Kamala Harris agrees that Donald Trump is a fascist: ‘Yes, we can say that’
Vice-president responds to suggestion by Charlamagne Tha God that Republican rival represents fascism. Kamala Harris has agreed that Donald Trump is a fascist in her most forthright statement ...3 days ago - Donald Trump -
Sports - The New York Times
The A.L.C.S. Isn’t Over, but the Guardians Have Already Tried Everything
Cleveland couldn’t win a game in which New York made several costly mistakes, a columnist for The Athletic writes.3 days ago -
World - The Guardian
King Charles, know this: Australians don’t hate the royals – we just wish you’d lose interest in us | Van Badham
It’s a bit awkward: Charles and Camilla are expecting us to bring out the bunting. Instead, they’ll meet with a wall of lazy republicanism. It’s 25 years since Australia voted “no” in a referendum ...3 days ago -
Sports - ESPN
What happened between the Jets and Robert Saleh
Owner Woody Johnson shook things up in hopes that New York could end its 13-year playoff drought.4 days ago -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Oregon coach Dan Lanning on Ducks' late 12-men penalty vs. Ohio State: 'This is one that was something we had obviously worked on'
Oregon was able to burn four seconds off the clock ahead of the final play of the game by adding a 12th player on the field4 days ago -
Business - MarketWatch
‘It’s so unfair!’ I’m miserable in my job. I’m 58 and have $1 million in a 401(k) and Roth IRA. Can I afford to quit?
“Currently, I live comfortably on $5,000 a month, but I could probably live on $3,500 a month.”4 days ago -
Top stories - NBC News
Bill Clinton says election will come down to 'whether we can get an honest, open count'
While campaigning for Vice President Kamala Harris, Clinton said that the November election will come down to whether there's a fair and transparent vote tally.5 days ago -
Politics - NBC News
Bill Clinton says election comes down to 'whether we can get an honest, open count'
Former President Bill Clinton said the 2024 presidential election will come down to “whether we can get an honest, open count.” The remarks came while Clinton was campaigning for Vice President ...5 days ago -
Business - CNBC
We still have this lagging chipmaker on our buy list as the stock market pushes to more new highs
Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.5 days ago -
Business - CNBC
Analysts cheer Wells Fargo to 2018 highs after earnings. We have 1 qualm with the praise
We're not surprised that Wells Fargo's getting the recognition it deserves.5 days ago -
World - The Guardian
Women’s T20 World Cup: what we have learned so far from early stages in UAE
Australia are putting up a mighty defence, the heat at Sharjah has proven to be game changing and England have found themselves in an unlikely Group of Death Continue reading...5 days ago -
Tech - Wired
7 Best Bug Sprays We Tested and Reviewed
Our writer tried some of the most popular insect repellents during runs, hikes, and evenings. These are the ones we recommend.5 days ago -
World - The Guardian
In the Netherlands, we’re closing our emptying prisons. What can other countries learn from how we did it? | Renate van der Zee
The Dutch prison population has fallen by more than 40% – and awareness of the harms of harsh sentencing could explain why. Yesterday, I went to the cinema in the Dome prison in Haarlem. This ...6 days ago -
Sports - CBS Sports
Deshaun Watson addresses Browns' offensive struggles: 'I don't know what we have to do'
The quarterback has coach Kevin Stefanski's support, however6 days ago