‘It was obvious I wasn’t in Kansas anymore’: My local bank has no cashiers — and declined to accept my money. What’s going on

‘It was obvious I wasn’t in Kansas anymore’: My local bank has no cashiers — and declined to accept my money. What’s going on?

“I’ll be looking for a new bank next week.”

Business - MarketWatch - November 5

'This is my face and I will embrace what I have'

Cancer survivor Robin Fahey is taking part in an art exhibition highlighting facial prosthetics.

'I Think It's Pretty Obvious What's Going On There': Oilers' Darnell Nurse Reacts To Maple Leafs' Ryan Reaves Hit, Brother Jordan Responds To Comments On Instagram

Nurse spoke to reporters in Edmonton about the play that knocked him out of Saturday's 4-3 loss the Maple Leafs

Sports - Yahoo Sports - Yesterday

‘I said it wasn’t my driving!’ Hamilton rallies to top Las Vegas F1 GP practice

39-year-old had wanted to quit after Brazil GP nightmare Verstappen struggles with unruly Red Bull in desert chill Lewis Hamilton recovered from his nightmare race weekend in Brazil to complete ...

World - The Guardian - Yesterday

‘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 - 5 days ago

‘I handle my dad’s finances’: My father is in a nursing home and will get $100K in compensation. What should I do with it?

“I’ve thought about CDs, money-market and mutual funds.”

Business - MarketWatch - 5 days ago

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

‘My house is paid off’: How do I ensure my son-in-law never gets my money — even if my daughter dies before he does?

“I would like it to go to only my daughter and grandchildren.”

Business - MarketWatch - 15 hours ago

How should I tell my bigoted mother that my daughter has come out?

It can be a mistake to guess how people will react to ‘shocking’ news. With sensitivity, time and love, many hurdles can be overcome • Every week Annalisa Barbieri addresses a relationship ...

World - The Guardian - October 25

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 - Yesterday

What should my wife do with my Roth IRA when I die?

Beneficiary designations are not the answer in every situation

Business - MarketWatch - November 13

I inherited $200,000. One of my daughters is married with kids, but the other has debts. Do I split my windfall 50/50?

“She has incurred a lot of debt due to the financial strain of a sick pet, a car loan, student loans and an unpaid military home loan.”

Business - MarketWatch - 6 days ago

Should I pay off my mortgage in retirement? New book tackles big money questions

Retirement planning is filled with big questions. For some retirees, whether or not to pay off their mortgage is one of them.

Business - CNBC - November 3

‘I own my home’: I’m 74 with $300,000 in annuities and live modestly. What should I do with my retirement savings?

”I am not very savvy with the stock markets.”

Business - MarketWatch - October 24

If my Netflix recommendations are anything to go by, I am tragically basic | Emma Beddington

A friend is feeling uncomfortably targeted by the streaming service’s personalised suggestions. Mine, meanwhile, reinforce an inconvenient truth. A single female friend is feeling uncomfortably ...

World - The Guardian - October 28

The moment I knew: after their first meeting, my young son hugged him goodbye – and didn’t want to let go

Jen Smith was a single mum with a one-year-old when she matched with Andre on a dating app. Their first date was short and sweet – by their second she knew he was the one. Find more stories from ...

World - The Guardian - November 2

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

I just bought a Jeep for my teen driver. Here's what I learned about the used car market

If you haven't shopped for a used car in a few years, prepare for massive sticker shock.

Business - CNBC - October 26

I left my husband after he raped me. Should I tell our daughter what happened? | Ask Philippa

You don’t have to tell your daughter every detail, you could let her know that you were deeply unhappy. The question I am in my late 50s . I left my husband to be with my new partner some ...

World - The Guardian - October 27

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?

Have an issue with your financial adviser or considering a new one? Email questions or concerns to picks@marketwatch.com. We’ll have financial advisers weigh in.

Business - MarketWatch - October 30

‘Their house was purchased with my family money’: My late father left a life estate to his second wife. She’s only 10 years older than me. How can I undo this?

“Apparently the probate laws in Florida are different, perhaps superseding the will.”

Business - MarketWatch - October 26

Becoming deaf has made me feel insecure. How can I regain my confidence? | Ask Annalisa Barbieri

Treat yourself with kindness and compassion, and you may find some comfort in learning from other people’s experiences. Every week Annalisa Barbieri addresses a problem sent in by a reader ...

World - The Guardian - November 8

‘We’re living in uncertainty’: My sister has Alzheimer’s disease. How do I know the right time to take control of her finances?

“My eldest sister has asked me to take on her power of attorney for her, and together we met with her attorney.”

Business - MarketWatch - 16 hours ago

‘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 believe she made a big mistake’: My wife put her paycheck into a bank account with her inheritance. Do I now own 50% of those funds?

“I’m still working, and we’ve always filed joint tax returns.”

Business - MarketWatch - November 2

‘I don’t trust my financial guy.’ I’m 67 and trying to live on $2.2K-a-month Social Security. I have $500K with an adviser, who charges 2%, but last year the return was 26%. What’s my move?

We spotted a lot of too-common red flags.

Business - MarketWatch - October 31

‘Being divorced, I want to look out for her’: I gave my daughter $100K for a house. She’s buying a new home with her husband. What happens to my gift?

“They have now been married for six years.”

Business - MarketWatch - October 30

‘No man will touch me until I have my rights back’: why is the 4B movement going viral after Trump’s win?

Demonstrators in South Korea swore off heterosexual dating in protest against misogyny. Now the movement is sparking interest among young American women. McKenna, who is 24 and lives in a rural, ...

World - The Guardian - November 7

‘It was my first pregnancy so I didn’t know what was normal’ – This is climate breakdown

I’d been taking care of myself and the baby. Then the heat came. This is Mariama’s story. Location Burkina Faso. Disaster Heatwave, 2024. Mariama, not her real name, is a Burkinabé musician ...

World - The Guardian - November 13

I Tried to Teach My Son Soccer. Here’s What He Taught Me.

After decades reporting on soccer, three months helping to coach a team of children under age 7 came as a revelation.

World - The New York Times - 3 days ago

‘I have few close friends’: I’m 69, retired, single and have amassed $3.6 million. What should I do with my fortune?

“Many weeks I spend more on my three rescue kitties and one rescue mouse than I do on myself.”

Business - MarketWatch - October 29

‘I have the father-in-law from hell’: He stole my late husband’s savings — and took ownership of our home. What can I do?

“Law enforcement says they can’t prove that he forged signatures, so no charges can be filed.”

Business - MarketWatch - November 5

‘I have little faith in the world right now’: My husband died after a long illness and our joint bank account was frozen. How could this happen?

“Am I still the joint owner of this account?”

Business - MarketWatch - October 31

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