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Is 90 the new 60? William Shatner, Jimmy Carter and others defy perceptions of the ‘oldest old’
Shatner’s journey into space could herald a new era when nonagenarians will become an increasingly vital group. Read More
‘Return is the wrong word. That world is gone’: Unilever chief HR officer foresees a new, flexible era for office workers post-COVID
‘The COVID times have shown us that we can try to be more flexible than we’ve been in the past,’ said Leena Nair, chief human resources officer at Unilever Read More
My girlfriend says I should tip waitstaff at restaurants. I say they’re just doing their job, like construction workers and fast-food employees. Who’s right?
‘As long as all service staff are doing their job and getting paid an hourly wage, there is no reason to tip anyone.’ Read More
My father died and his girlfriend stopped paying the mortgage. She wants her son to swoop in — and buy the house in foreclosure
‘His girlfriend had just continued to make payments, until — I believe — they came up with this foreclosure plan to buy it from underneath my brother.’ Read More
Mortgage rates jump to highest level since April — and inflation concerns could push them higher
The recent upswing in mortgage rates is expected to continue, so long as the markets are assuming that high inflation isn’t going anywhere. Read More
You can now get a plug-in hybrid Ford Escape
The plug-in hybrid (PHEV) version of the Ford Escape SUV is finally at the dealers, about two years after the standard version went on sale. Read More
It’s possible to travel without a credit card—here are your options
Not everyone wants a credit card, or can get one. These are some best options for paying for flights, lodging and international travel. Read More
How does the IRS ‘wash sale’ rule work — and does it apply to cryptocurrency losses?
As the end of the year approaches, some investors will turn to tax-loss harvesting. Here’s what you need to know first about the ‘wash sale’ rule. Read More
As Port of Los Angeles goes 24/7, brace for shortages of bikes, toys — and more —this holiday season
Efforts to unclog the supply chain ahead of the holiday season would have been better coming three or four months ago, one expert said Read More
‘Real Housewives of Atlanta’ Star Nene Leakes Lists Georgia Mansion for $4M
Real Housewives of Atlanta” star Nene Leakes is letting go of her Duluth, GA, home. The country club property, which she dubbed “Casa Leakes,” is available for $4 million. Read More
