Why I regret using 23andMe: I gave up my DNA just to find out I’m British

I gave away my genetic information to a now imploding company for results that inspired nothing but ambivalence. 23andMe is facing implosion. As the once-promising genetic testing company ...

World - The Guardian - 6 hours ago

DNA firm holding highly sensitive data 'vanishes' without warning

Customers of Atlas Biomed are angry and worried about what's happened to the highly sensitive data they shared.

‘I’m a mother in turmoil’: My daughter refuses to see me — and she won’t let me see my grandchild. Should I cut her out of our will?

“Our family trust is a couple of decades old and needs revision.”

Business - MarketWatch - November 9

‘Makes my heart beat faster’: why I Know Where I’m Going! is my feelgood movie

In the first of a new series in which writers explain their favourite mood-lifting watch, an ode to a charming 40s romance. In search of solace, I always turn to a film that will take me away from ...

World - The Guardian - November 18

A moment that changed me: I gave up my job – and found my self-esteem

When I moved with my partner to Washington DC, it was months before I was granted a work permit. At first, my confidence took a hit. Then I felt liberated to start a new life. When my boyfriend ...

World - The Guardian - November 6

I want to find my ‘thing’. How can I work out what I want to do with my life? | Leading questions

Try too hard to find your purpose and you might miss it, writes advice columnist Eleanor Gordon-Smith . But wait too long for it to find you and you could lose out. Read more Leading ...

World - The Guardian - November 21

‘This election season has worn me out’: I love this country, but I’m no better off financially than I was 10 years ago. Why vote?

“I’m in my mid-40s, female, single, and working a nine-to-five job.”

Business - MarketWatch - November 5

I Gave Up Orthodox Judaism. I Kept Prayer.

It’s what we can do when we don’t know what to do.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 5

I’m a 73-year-old widower who wants to take 6% out of my 401(k) instead of 4%. Can I afford it?

“I will receive $105,000 per year in retirement. I earn $135,000 a year now.”

Business - MarketWatch - 2 days ago

I’m 67, married and have two mortgages worth $660,000. Should I use my 401(k) to pay them off?

“I want to have $6,000 a month in cash to live comfortably and travel upon retirement.”

Business - MarketWatch - November 9

I’m a mother, 48, of three girls. I earn $200,000 and have a $576,000 mortgage. Should I take out a $60,000 home-equity loan and upgrade my BMW X3?

“Right now, I do not have a car payment and I pay off my credit-card bills of between $2,000 and $7,000 every month.”

Business - MarketWatch - Yesterday

'I found out I lost my Vauxhall job on WhatsApp'

After nearly 120 years as a driving force in Luton, Vauxhall Motors is leaving the town.

‘This election season has been tense’: I voted for Kamala Harris and my husband voted for Donald Trump. Should I tell him?

“We have a very respectful and, for the most part, happy and healthy marriage.”

Business - MarketWatch - November 6

I’m inheriting $600,000. Should I fire my parents’ longtime adviser? And what should I do instead?

You need to find the right financial adviser for you, regardless of previous relationships

Business - MarketWatch - 2 days ago

I Gave My Son the Books I Loved. He Chose ‘Heidi’ Instead.

What a 19th-century Swiss novel, and a young fan’s pilgrimage to the Alps, taught me about fatherhood.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 11

'I used my chair lift to escape flooding'

Annie Sweeney, 94, recalls how her home in Coalisland was suddenly "swimming with water" on Saturday.

My children don’t care about me. I’m 61 and want to rewrite my will. Where do I start?

“I do not see myself living with my children at the end of my life.”

Business - MarketWatch - 2 days ago

I find it hard to make friends – now my daughter does, too

Many of us are convinced our insecurities are screaming out because we compare what we feel like on the inside to what other people look like on the outside. The question I grew up in a ...

World - The Guardian - November 10

My boyfriend finds menstruation unappealing – and I feel rejected every month

It’s the first time I’ve been involved with a man who has this outlook and I’m finding it difficult to navigate. I’m a 43-year-old woman in a relationship with a wonderful man. However, my ...

World - The Guardian - November 19

'I jumped in a skip to find my dead brother's things'

A man says a council threw away his sibling's belongings after he died in emergency accommodation.

Why I was wrong about the US election

Economics, ‘vibeonomics’ and the Trump swing

World - Financial Times - November 14

I’m a ‘trad wife’ in a happy marriage. How can I get my friends to accept me for who I am? | Leading questions

To your friends, your relationship is probably the least interesting thing about you, writes advice columnist Eleanor Gordon-Smith . Try to remember what drew you to these people in the first ...

World - The Guardian - November 7

I’m a Presidential Historian. This Is My Biggest Regret About Trump.

I used to think of Trump as a dangerous but recognizable demagogue. Now I see him as a genuine aberration in our history — and a unique threat to the nation.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 5

I haven’t had sex with my husband for three years – and I’m ready to look elsewhere

It’s not that I want anyone else, but I just can’t wait. I really miss the fabulous sex life we used to have together. I have been married for 31 years . I love my husband and I know he is ...

World - The Guardian - November 6

‘I’m convinced the U.S. will be drawn into World War III’: How do I prepare my finances?

“I believe this to be a legitimate concern. I would prefer a politically neutral answer.”

Business - MarketWatch - November 19

The ‘Trump bump’ added $75,000 to my $1.3 million portfolio. I’m 39. Should I retire early and move to Europe?

“I have my eyes set on either Italy or Spain next year, where the cost of living is roughly half of what it would be in the U.S.”

Business - MarketWatch - 6 days ago

Geraldo Rivera on Gaetz pick: 'I threw up in my mouth'

Television personality and former Trump ally Geraldo Rivera blasted President-elect Trump’s nomination of now-former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) for attorney general, saying the decision was a ...

Politics - The Hill - November 15

Can my brother and I resolve our financial dispute out of court?

We are currently fighting over our late mother’s will - and it’s getting nasty between us

World - Financial Times - 3 days ago

I’m 12 years from retirement, the future looks like a ‘train wreck’ and I want out of the market. Should I sell?

Don’t ignore your feelings, don’t do anything rash, and take these three pieces of advice

Business - MarketWatch - 6 hours ago

McTominay on Man United exit: I have no regrets

Napoli midfielder Scott McTominay has said he has no regrets after leaving Manchester United in the summer as he continues to make his mark in Italy.

Sports - ESPN - November 15

I used to think I could adapt to most things – then they rearranged my local Lidl | Zoe Williams

They haven’t just moved all the stuff, they’ve reversed half the aisles, so they run across instead of instead of along. It feels weirdly fake, like I’ve walked into a trick supermarket. What they ...

World - The Guardian - 4 days ago

I used to think Googling my symptoms kept me healthy. My mother’s death showed me I had to quit | Elle Warren

Tragedy, and an OCD diagnosis, reshaped my understanding of what I was doing – and why. When I got my first period aged 11, but not again for 18 months, I worried I might be the next Virgin Mary, ...

World - The Guardian - November 4

‘I’m at a loss’: My boyfriend of nearly 10 years is naming his elderly parents as beneficiaries and giving them power of attorney. Am I right to be upset?

“I own the house we live in and he pays me a small amount of rent every month to help cover my mortgage and utilities.”

Business - MarketWatch - 2 days ago

My grandmother gave her neighbor $6,000 to buy a car. There was no car. How can I protect her from further exploitation?

“The neighbor is living it up and — lo and behold! — there is no vehicle.”

Business - MarketWatch - November 13

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