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My Mother’s Dying Wish Took Me on a Trip I’ll Never Forget
15+ hour, 21+ min ago (1024+ words) On the ship I boarded at the bottom of Argentina with the three men I love most, I put my socks in a drawer, my sweaters on a shelf and my mother's ashes in the cupboard above the minifridge. They…...
I’m raising my grandson alone in my 70s and can’t afford to retire. With gas prices rising, I worry about finances e
20+ hour, 35+ min ago (1134+ words) This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Rhonda Abbott, 73, who lives in Daphne, Alabama. Abbott adopted her grandson and is now his sole parent. This interview has been edited for length and clarity. I had three children. When…...
Young men shouldn’t wait to think about heart health, study suggests
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (669+ words) Most people don't spend their 20s, 30s or even 40s worrying about heart disease. You might think it's something you can safely ignore until midlife and beyond. But new research suggests that for many men, the risk of heart disease may begin rising…...
For retirement savings, should I worry about saving taxes or boosting returns?
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (393+ words) Dear Liz: We are a retired couple in our late 70s. I worked as a carpenter and my wife worked as a nurse. We saved and invested for the long haul with a well-known discount brokerage. Last summer, we were wooed…...
Spring Cleaning? Here’s How to Declutter Responsibly—and Maybe Earn Some Cash
3+ day, 2+ hour ago (880+ words) Spring cleaning feels like an impossible chore. Where do you start? How do you even know when you're done? Rather than feeling mentally blocked, make the process more manageable with these tips. Start by defining "spring cleaning." It is in…...
When Changing Your Address Leads to Losing Your Medicare Coverage
3+ day, 1+ hour ago (1057+ words) In the spring of 2024, Deborah Antoine's mother was not well. To help manage her mother's care, Ms. Antoine set up a grueling routine of drives between St. Louis, where she lived, and Texas, where her mother was. She made the…...
Olivia Munn reveals the best advice Shannen Doherty gave her after breast cancer diagnosis
3+ day, 4+ hour ago (685+ words) Olivia Munn said the best advice she got from Shannen Doherty during her cancer battle was to be as assertive as possible. Munn and Doherty developed a close relationship just months before the "Beverly Hills, 90210" actress passed away from her…...
Retirees wait for the day they can sell their homes and cash in—but there’s a secret Medicare ‘trap’ that could stop the
6+ day, 3+ hour ago (915+ words) Aside from loads of extra free time and the freedom to pursue new hobbies, one of the most exciting moments of retirement can be when it's finally time to sell the family home and downsize. Not only does it mean…...
Technology Is Reshaping Sleep Apnea Treatment
5+ day, 22+ hour ago (586+ words) The issue with CPAP is not that they don't work'they do'but adherence," says Joerg Steier, adjunct professor of respiratory and sleep medicine at King's College London. Studies show CPAP can reduce overall mortality and cardiovascular risk quite substantially," he says....
A guide to surviving tax season when you owe the government
5+ day, 22+ hour ago (955+ words) You've probably seen the late-night ads promising to reduce tax debt. Even though a majority of Americans can look forward to getting a tax refund each year, about a third of the country will owe money to Uncle Sam. If…...