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How couples should handle the sticky business of where to spend the holidays
For starters, plan for Thanksgiving in July.
I earn $15 an hour and will soon inherit $150,000 — what should I do?
This woman has never been to college, rents and says this is the one chance she has to be financially secure.
I have wedding guest fatigue — can single people give less cash than couples?
A recent divorcée says she doesn’t want to spend as much as married couples.
Tips from a guy who managed to live in Manhattan on a $40,000 salary and still max out his 401(k) contributions
He was 22 years old. Working his first finance job. Making $40,000 a year. Living in Manhattan. Not Manhattan, Kansas, either. The Big Apple, where financial fortunes are made, and paychecks are squandered. There’s no place that will suck the life out of your budget more than New York City.
Finally, a bedtime snack that’s actually good for your health
Here’s a nutritious nighttime option this Halloween that doesn’t include ice cream, candy or chocolate.
Michelle Obama had IVF treatment — what is it and what does it cost?
About 10% of women between 15 and 44 years old have difficulty getting or staying pregnant.
Wall Street bonuses will be even bigger this year, but 2019 looks less rosy
The largest increases are projected for equities sales and trading professionals.
For the first time, researchers say Facebook can cause depression
The findings are published in the December Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology.
The road to homeownership: How I bought a home in Seattle
A 26-year-old home buyer faced some challenges in this hot market — and one big regret.
The class of 2018 missed out on $2.6 billion in free money this year
Many families don’t complete the FAFSA because they think they’re not eligible.
Elsewhere on MarketWatch
The White House probably won’t be tweeting this Trump-vs.-Obama chart
The Trump administration has long pointed to the bull market as a clear validation of the president’s #MAGA policies. Trump himself celebrates each passing Dow milestone with tweets of self-appreciation like this one earlier this year. But what happens when things start to go wrong, like they have been lately?
Trump says vote counting should end in Florida even as judge rebuffs Republican Senate candidate
Florida election officials were scrambling to review more than 8 million ballots by a Thursday deadline, and thousands of ballots mailed by overseas military service members and civilians could still be in transit.
Tesla had a record third quarter, so why do doubts persist?
Why isn’t everyone satisfied with what Tesla reported in its third-quarter results?
This chart shows fizzling momentum in the housing market
Fewer people say they expect to become homeowners in the coming year, for the third straight quarter.
Saying he has broad appeal, Sherrod Brown says he may run for president
Add U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown of Ohio to the list of Democrats who may run for president in 2020.
What to expect in the lame-duck session of Congress
Potential government shutdown in sight if lawmakers are unable to reach resolution on funding bills
What to expect from Washington’s new Big Three
Can Washington’s big three actually get anything done over the next two years, asks Paul Brandus.
Republican war hero appears on ‘SNL’ a week after ‘Weekend Update’ mocking
Here’s a feelgood Veterans Day moment you probably wouldn’t expect from a cast member on NBC’s Saturday Night Live, a show that spends much of its time lampooning President Trump and taking shots at right-wing politics.
This government mortgage program helps veterans with spotty credit history and gets better results
Veterans Affairs mortgages are a great option for anyone who’s served the country, offering better borrowing terms and underwriters who understand vets’ unique profiles.
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