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Column | Since retiring, I’m smothered by husband’s attention. Hax readers give advice.
8+ hour, 7+ min ago (84+ words) The Washington Post He stays home and waits to dote on the letter writer — who has a full social calendar in retirement that doesn’t interest him. We asked readers to channel their inner Carolyn Hax and answer this question. Some…...
Why I object to 'hitting a number' for retirement
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (62+ words) The Washington Post There’s a lot more to retirement planning than a high portfolio value When someone says they’re retiring because they “hit their number,” my alarm bells go off because it’s often a signal that the retirement plan isn’t…...
Lowering Medicare eligibility age would be a lifeline for Ohioans
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (111+ words) The Washington Post Last week we learned that if Democrats retake Congress this November, they plan to move fast to address skyrocketing healthcare costs. This plan appears to center on three priorities: undoing punishing Medicaid cuts passed as part of…...
Column | Carolyn Hax: Husband wants to end 50/50 split now that he’s the one earning less
1+ week, 1+ day ago (117+ words) Breaking news and analysis on politics, business, world, national news, entertainment and more. In-depth DC, Virginia, Maryland news coverage including traffic, weather, crime, education, restaurant reviews and more. Dear Carolyn: My husband and I have been married for 16 years. Early…...
As Social Security fund runs dry, some Republicans say it’s time to raise taxes
1+ week, 1+ day ago (78+ words) The Washington Post Raising the payroll tax is gaining traction as a fix — even in the anti-tax GOP — to fend off deep cuts in retirement benefits. For decades, Washington has replayed the same fight over taming the soaring national debt:…...
Democrats eye expanded Medicare coverage if they take U.S. House
1+ week, 5+ day ago (92+ words) Breaking news and analysis on politics, business, world, national news, entertainment and more. In-depth DC, Virginia, Maryland news coverage including traffic, weather, crime, education, restaurant reviews and more. Reversing Medicaid cuts and restoring ACA subsidies top the list, but Democrats…...
Will you get your full Social Security payout? Here’s what experts say.
2+ week, 2+ hour ago (95+ words) Breaking news and analysis on politics, business, world, national news, entertainment and more. In-depth DC, Virginia, Maryland news coverage including traffic, weather, crime, education, restaurant reviews and more. The Social Security trust fund is on track to hit zero by…...
Soccer great Lionel Messi announces retirement from Argentina’s national team
2+ week, 1+ day ago (102+ words) The Washington Post “There isn’t much time left, and different chapters are coming to an end. This is one that hurts me a lot,” the 2022 World Cup winner wrote on Instagram. Argentine soccer legend Lionel Messi, widely considered one of…...
A trans veteran became homeless after the military didn’t pay her severance
2+ week, 3+ day ago (91+ words) Breaking news and analysis on politics, business, world, national news, entertainment and more. In-depth DC, Virginia, Maryland news coverage including traffic, weather, crime, education, restaurant reviews and more. Chloe Shapiro is one of a dozen former service members identified by…...
Opinion | Without this fix, retirement benefits will go mostly to the rich
2+ week, 5+ day ago (94+ words) Breaking news and analysis on politics, business, world, national news, entertainment and more. In-depth DC, Virginia, Maryland news coverage including traffic, weather, crime, education, restaurant reviews and more. Capping retirement benefits could be the ticket to reducing the deficit and…...