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Relationships
fromFast Company
1 week ago

The older you get, the harder it is to make friends at work. Here's why

Aging brings new challenges to making friends at work due to family obligations and changing social dynamics.
Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

Ramsey's Blunt Statement To Millionaire's Parents Earning Six Figures, But Saving Nothing Since 2008

Parents in their early 60s with no retirement savings can still recover financially if they take action now.
fromSlate Magazine
4 months ago

We Gave My Family a Generous Gift. Now My Brother and Sister Look at Me With Dollar Signs in Their Eyes.

My husband and I have been together since university and married seven years. We had a business windfall last year, and we chose to spend some of it on my family. We took everyone in my family on an overseas trip, all expenses paid. And when my sister had her first baby, we were able to gift her $10,000 towards establishing a college fund.
Relationships
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
5 months ago

Snow, Romance, and Self-Sabotage: Hallmark's Holiday Hits

Fear of disappointing parents often masks personal struggles for autonomy, leading to people-pleasing and self-sabotage in relationships.
Careers
fromwww.mercurynews.com
6 months ago

Dear Abby: I tried to fuzz my resume, but I'm still striking out with employers

Older job seekers face ageist hiring practices and may need to leverage volunteer connections, senior services, or related work pathways to find employment.
Business
fromIndependent
8 months ago

Dear Mary: We helped my brother-in-law out financially and now I resent his recent upturn and luxury lifestyle

Financial support was given to my brother-in-law when his business failed, with a focus on protecting his family.
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
9 months ago

My Sister Asked Me For a Massive Favor. My response might ruin our relationship forever.

Agreeing to be a guardian is a significant obligation, especially given the alternatives.
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