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5 days ago

Why Divorce Rates Might Start Rising Soon

Financial stress can deeply affect relationships, causing emotional withdrawal and communication breakdowns.

fromIndependent

1 week ago

'Even when I got cancer, as a school secretary I was entitled to just three days' paid leave' - how key workers have so few protections

Hilary's heart sank when she realized her sick pay entitlement was only for three days, highlighting the financial pressures accompanying her breast cancer diagnosis.

Healthcare

fromwww.cbc.ca

3 weeks ago

How a $300 plumbing problem morphed into a $50K flooding bill for this Scarborough homeowner | CBC News

"Financially, emotionally, I'm stressed. I'm not able to sleep; it's heartbreaking," says Mangalathu, who's lived in the Morningside-Highway 401 area house for 26 years.

Toronto startup

Retirement

fromSFGATE

How Retirees Should Tweak the 4% Rule To Protect Their Nest Egg and Afford Their Mortgage Into Old Age

Retirees today face different financial challenges than previous generations; the traditional 4% rule may not be suitable for those with mortgages.

The Great Exhaustion: Financial Anxiety in Uncertain Times

Financial stress is widespread, affecting mental health and workplace productivity.

Chronic stress, often termed The Great Exhaustion, is prevalent due to economic uncertainties.

Recognizing symptoms of financial burnout is essential for personal and professional well-being.

fromFast Company

Losing your job impacts your health. Here's how to protect yourself

Job loss perceptions can affect health more than the actual financial decline.

Viewing financial setbacks positively can mitigate health risks.

fromRAIN News

Most Canadian musicians suffer financial stress with impaired mental health (Revelios)

Mental health issues are pervasive among Canadian musicians, with significant rates of suicidal thoughts and diagnoses.

fromBusiness Insider

Retirement

I was trying really hard to graduate from college without any debt. Then the recession hit, and my life changed forever.

The Great Exhaustion: Financial Anxiety in Uncertain Times

Financial stress is widespread, affecting mental health and workplace productivity.

Chronic stress, often termed The Great Exhaustion, is prevalent due to economic uncertainties.

Recognizing symptoms of financial burnout is essential for personal and professional well-being.

fromFast Company

Losing your job impacts your health. Here's how to protect yourself

Job loss perceptions can affect health more than the actual financial decline.

Viewing financial setbacks positively can mitigate health risks.

fromRAIN News

Most Canadian musicians suffer financial stress with impaired mental health (Revelios)

Mental health issues are pervasive among Canadian musicians, with significant rates of suicidal thoughts and diagnoses.

fromBusiness Insider

Retirement

I was trying really hard to graduate from college without any debt. Then the recession hit, and my life changed forever.

A millennial who couldn't find a job for 4 years revamped his family's meal planning and childcare to make it work

Dan Colflesh illustrates the challenges individuals face when job hunting in a tough market and emphasizes financial adjustments to ease stress.

The Top 3 Things Couples Fight About

Financial stress is a leading cause of couple arguments.

Sharing chores and appreciating efforts can strengthen relationships.

Handling conflicts effectively is crucial for relationship health.

Mental health

Love and Money: How Financial Stress Affects Relationships

fromIndependent

Women

'Between the hen party, dress and gift, I ended up spending 2,000' - how much does it cost to be a bridesmaid in 2025?

Relationships

The Top 3 Things Couples Fight About

Financial stress is a leading cause of couple arguments.

Sharing chores and appreciating efforts can strengthen relationships.

Handling conflicts effectively is crucial for relationship health.

Mental health

Love and Money: How Financial Stress Affects Relationships

fromIndependent

Women

'Between the hen party, dress and gift, I ended up spending 2,000' - how much does it cost to be a bridesmaid in 2025?

more#communication

LA real estate

fromwww.housingwire.com

Newlyweds asking for down payment help over wedding gifts

Weddings often delay home buying and reduce down payments for couples.

The Real Costs of Trade Wars: Disappearing Hopes and Dreams

Market volatility profoundly affects personal identity, leading to emotional distress and cognitive impairment.

Constant financial monitoring can amplify feelings of anxiety and hopelessness.

fromDigiday

Episode 5: Mom's at Work: The Price of Parenthood - why raising a family is more expensive than ever

Rising costs of family expenses increasingly stress working moms, impacting their careers and well-being.

Employers are enhancing benefits like on-site childcare to alleviate financial pressures on working parents.

fromBusiness Insider

AOC wants to cap your credit card interest at 10%. A chart shows how current rates dwarf that amount.

"Credit cards with high interest rates regularly trap working people in endless cycles of debt," Ocasio-Cortez said in a press statement. "At a time when families are struggling to make ends meet, we cannot allow big banks to shake down our communities for profit."

NYC politics

fromSilicon Canals