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‘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 - 3 hours ago -
‘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 - 4 days ago -
‘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 -
‘I know it’s awkward to give advice to wealthy people’: My wife, 50, has terminal cancer. Our estate is worth $18 million. How do we prepare?
“We have two children ages 19 and 21, with one starting law school and the younger planning on medical school.”Business - MarketWatch - November 7 -
‘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 don’t want to stop her from moving on with her life’: If I die first, how do I make sure that my second wife doesn’t disinherit my children?
“Is there a way to protect everybody’s interests?”Business - MarketWatch - November 5 -
How do I stay healthy in my 50s?
Ageing isn’t something that simply starts after you’ve reached a certain year. It’s a lifelong process, and in midlife your health needs can change. People in their 50s can be prone to a “vicious ...World - The Guardian - 2 days ago -
Is My Employee Taking Advantage of the Flexibility I Give Her?
I want to be flexible, but she’s asking for a lot.Business - Inc. - 5 days ago -
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 - November 16 -
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 - 2 days ago -
My greyhound Basil is an awkward loner weirdo – now I know how my parents felt | Patrick Lenton
My mum and dad eventually realised I was happy being a little freak. And so is Basil. Get our weekend culture and lifestyle email After his first day of daycare, my long, stinky son Basil came ...World - The Guardian - November 14 -
My husband died and now I need to take over the family finances. Should I hire the adviser who brings cookies and wants me to buy an annuity?
When you’re shopping for an adviser, you should look for someone you feel comfortable with — but that’s just the startBusiness - MarketWatch - November 5 -
My wife glazes over when I talk about my writing. How can I come to terms with her indifference? | Ask Philippa
Your persona as an author is in the public domain, so perhaps your wife wants to keep the private you to herself. The dilemma I am a 53-year-old husband, happily married for 10 years. ...World - The Guardian - 6 days 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 can’t deal with managing them’: I juggle 18 credit cards. How do I close them without ruining my credit score?
“I have very high limits, so charges barely make a blip on my credit-utilization ratio.”Business - MarketWatch - 2 days ago -
‘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 wish Dad were here’: I received $500,000 after my late father’s wrongful-death lawsuit. My adviser suggests annuities. How do I invest it?
“I do not want incredibly high-risk investments. I want moderate risk, but something statistically stable.”Business - MarketWatch - October 27 -
‘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 - 5 hours ago -
‘My father was a teetotaling, fair-minded, liberal-leaning capitalist’: And yet I allowed ‘friends’ to borrow $120K. How do I deal with the fallout?
“Of the original 10 I had earmarked for removal from my life, I’m still in contact with two.”Business - MarketWatch - November 16 -
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 -
I blame the Church for my brother’s death, says Zimbabwean sister of UK child abuser's victim
John Smyth, a known child abuser in the UK, went to Zimbabwe and set up Christian holiday camps.Top stories - BBC News - November 14 -
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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 -
I have spent my life looking after my depressive, controlling mum – can I move on? | Ask Annalisa
This is one of the most controlling mother/daughter relationships I’ve ever seen. You have done more than enough for her. Every week Annalisa Barbieri addresses a problem sent in by a ...World - The Guardian - November 15 -
'I love being my own boss': 30-year-old quit her job and halved her salary to run her side hustle full-time
While her income is lower than it was in her previous job, Anna-Marie Ortiz is happier as a small business owner.Business - CNBC - November 16 -
Do I have COVID, the flu or something else? 2024 symptoms to know.
But what kind of sickness do your symptoms point to? Here's a breakdown for COVID-19, flu and more — and why testing is so important.Top stories - CBS News - November 1 -
This is how we do it: ‘We’re sexually fulfilled but oral sex is an issue for both of us’
Despite a big age gap, Nadia and Eric’s libidos are in sync, although Nadia feels some shame around oral sex. • How do you do it? Share the story of your sex life, anonymously . If we hear ...World - The Guardian - November 2 -
How to get started with AI agents (and do it right)
When should enterprises build custom in-house AI agents, adopt third-party models, or use open source tools?Tech - VentureBeat - November 14 -
What Is the Best Way to Style Socks?
A reader seeks advice on choosing the right socks for an outfit. Our fashion critic suggests a different approach altogether to styling the essential accessory.Lifestyle - The New York Times - 5 days ago