Tips for using flexible spending dollars before year's end
Still have money set aside for medical expenses that you need to spend by the end of the year? There are plenty of ways to meet the deadline for flexible spending accounts, and you don’t need to buy big-ticket items. You can use up the balance on everyday purchases such as bandages and items you’ve…
When savings are meager, it might be time to unretire
Dear Liz: I’m 67, retired and have $83,000 in a 401(k) that I left with my employer. Should I see a certified financial planner? Based on my current income, I either need a job, or I have to start pulling $10,000 from my 401(k) each year, which will clean out my account in eight years.…
Strong quake kills 1, collapses building in Philippines
DAVAO, Philippines (AP) — A strong earthquake jolted the southern Philippines on Sunday, killing at least one person and causing a three-story building to collapse, setting off a search for an unspecified number of people who were feared to have been trapped inside, officials said. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the magnitude…
Turkey doubles down on the fight in Libya, but its sights are elsewhere
Beirut — Libya’s aspiring strongman Khalifa Haftar has besieged Tripoli for months in a bid to enter the capital, unseat the U.N.-recognized government and cement his hold over the country. But the septuagenarian general, who heads a grouping of factions styling themselves as the Libyan National Army, has made little headway, despite his many backers. Now,…
Police targets of both love and anger at Hong Kong rallies
Several thousand people, some making heart signs with their hands, turned out in Hong Kong on Sunday in an unusual display of support for the police force, even as riot officers clashed elsewhere with protesters and pepper-sprayed a crowd. Competing rallies on Hong Kong Island and wildcat protest actions, including vandalism, by black-clad youths at…
Remain in Mexico has a 0.01 percent asylum grant rate
It has been almost a year since the government began sending asylum seekers back to Mexico and only 11 people have been granted asylum. That accounts for a grant rate of less than one percent Bryan thought it would take him about a month to get from Honduras to the United States last year. He…
Carey sees ‘incredible rank of young talent’ behind Hamilton
Formula 1 chief executive Chase Carey hopes Lewis Hamilton remains on the grid for as long as possible but insists the Briton’s succession is assured thanks to the sport’s “incredible rank of young talent”. Hamilton will embark on his 14th season of Grand Prix racing next year, a longevity that includes 84 wins and six…
‘Arteta is already a fantastic manager’ – Gabriel Jesus talks up Man City assistant amid Arsenal links
The Blues striker is enjoying working with the Spanish tactician, but is unsure as to how long he will be sticking around at the Etihad Stadium Click Here: liverpool mens jersey Mikel Arteta, who continues to be linked with a return to Arsenal, is already a “fantastic manager” in the eyes of Manchester City striker…
Jacques Chirac séducteur, quand il louait une garçonnière pour vivre secrètement son autre amour
Un soutien indéfectible. Malgré les douleurs, les infidélités, Bernadette Chirac est restée une alliée sans faille pour son mari, y compris dans les moments difficiles de leur couple. C’est au côté de Bernadette que Jacques Chirac a choisi de finir sa vie. Pourtant le couple aura vécu des tempêtes. D’ailleurs Bernadette ne faisait pas mystère…
Héritage de Johnny Hallyday : Laura Smet met les choses au point !
La querelle qui oppose les deux aînés de Johnny Hallyday à la dernière épouse de leur père Laeticia a connu un nouveau développement vendredi lors d’une audience au tribunal de grande instance de Nanterre. L’avocat de la veuve s’est montré formel : Johnny n’aimait pas la France. Une affirmation qui a fait bondir sa fille…