Winter storm slams UK and France, leaving tens of thousands without power
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New Jersey bans student cellphone use during the school day
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We’re 74, retired and have $100K saved. We get $3.4K per month in income, but we still owe $250K on our house. Should we use a $150K inheritance to pay that off?
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This Vietnamese town boomed as factories left China. Now it’s asking what’s next?
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Heavy rain and high tides cause major flooding in Northern California
CORTE MADERA, Calif. (AP) — Heavy rain and high tides believed to be the most severe in two…
Conservationists in Kenya pay tribute to beloved ‘super tusker’ elephant Craig, who died at age 54
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‘He had an affair, divorced me and left me broke.’ I’m 63 and got a $100K inheritance that my boyfriend quickly spent. Now I have just $800 a month in Social Security. Help.
Question: “I am 63 and took Social Security early. My father left me a $100,000 inheritance for my…
MarketWatch’s 7-day money challenge: How to get rich(er) in 2026 – MarketWatch
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‘Incompetent, lazy and hypocritical.’ I’m 55, single and maybe want to retire early, but after interviewing some advisers, I feel many are bad — and one ghosted me. What gives?
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Trump wants to overhaul the ‘president’s golf course.’ He hasn’t played there yet
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Trump, Nicklaus aim to revamp military golf course near DC
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3 big changes to your money that financial experts say to prepare for in 2026
A brand new year comes with new resolutions, new opportunities — and new changes to your finances. Aside…