How can I give $100,000 to each of my daughters in a way that minimizes taxes?
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I inherited some property from the last person who I would have expected to leave me something. I’m torn.
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Scientists Warn of Future Risks as Earth Has Been Getting Darker Over the Past 20 Years
Researchers at NASA’s Langley Research Center in Virginia analyzed 24 years of satellite data for this study. The…
We can only afford to have a baby if my in-laws will help with childcare. How can I ask them?
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Number of NZ couples getting married continues to fall
The number of couples getting married or entering into civil unions dropped in 2024, according to Stats NZ,…
Can AI help me get a date? That’s the wrong question
Do we really want microprocessors more involved in matters of the heart than they already are? How to…
According to the retirement calculators, I have enough saved for retirement. But one thing is giving me pause.
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7 hacks to diffuse conflict with your partner, as per psychology
Every couple argues sometimes, and it’s completely normal. Whether it’s about small things like chores or bigger issues…
If I give my friend tickets to the ballgame, should he tell me if he can’t use them? I’m not OK with what he really did.
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Gen Z men are becoming more conservative. It’s impacting dating
Gen Z is the most politically divided generation. Here’s what we know Gen Z is the most politically…
I make so much more money than my girlfriend. Am I a bad feminist depriving her of the chance to be the breadwinner?
Our advice columnists have heard it all over the years—so we’re diving into the Pay Dirt archives to…
My wife hid £5,000 in a secret savings account — do I have a right to be angry?
She’s been squirrelling away cash for years (Picture: Getty Images) Ever heard of a ‘f*** off fund’? These…