The retirement policies that your parents or grandparents may have had in mind while saving for their future may not serve you well. Times have changed, as have some thinking about how to prepare for retirement. Some rules may not work for you, no matter how many people believe them. Image source: Getty Images. 1. … Read more
It’s a question that many remarried couples face: If one spouse dies, what happens to the inheritance if there are children from the first marriage? Consider Tammy, age 55, and her husband Bill, age 60. Both are healthy, but Tammy’s sister recently died and Bill’s father is in foster care, so estate planning is important … Read more
A few weeks ago, my two-year-old daughter broke her leg. An innocent trip from a few steps up resulted in a “baby fracture” – a hairline fracture in his tibia caused by a hard fall – a cast, and several weeks of surgery on him while he recovered. I hadn’t paid much attention to him … Read more
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Good news: Oil traders are betting the Iran war will end soon. The bad news: They also bet the economic damage from the war could last for years. Crude has soared above $110 a barrel, making $4-a-gallon gas and $5.40 diesel a painful reality in the United States. But when we say “crude is trading … Read more
The EU prepares measures to respond to rising energy prices Considering renewing the crisis responsefrom 2022, which included the price of gas EU tells members to prepare for ‘long-term disruption’ in energy markets Jet fuel, diesel provides a large shock in a short period of time BRUSSELS, March 31 (Reuters) – The European Union is … Read more
If OpenAI is going to float this year, it must sink in its business model. The wow factor surrounding the American company – the poster child of the boom in the AI industry that has sparked fears of the stock market – has been established for a long time, but when will the profits come? … Read more
March 31, 2026 — 3:59 p.m Save You have reached the maximum number of saved items. Remove items from your saved list to add more. Save this article for later Add articles to your saved list and return to them at any time. Got it AAA Sometimes, I will be asked something like – “What … Read more
Until now in 2026, the S&P 500 index (^ GSPC +2.91%) it’s down about 7%, but the ride has suffered more, as a series of events has hampered the market’s comeback. Whether it’s the war in Iran and the volatile oil prices that followed, persistent tariffs and inflationary pressures, a weakened consumer base in the … Read more
Every year, seniors graduating from Boston University feel the pressure to find a job. However, this year, they may face tougher challenges than their predecessors, especially if they are looking locally, according to government data. Federal Notes as of February 2026 showed a steady decline in private sector jobs in Mass., particularly in high-skill sectors … Read more