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Pay Dirt is Slate's money advice column. I have a question? Send it here to Athena and Elizabeth. (It's anonymous!) Mr. Paydirt My husband and I both grew up in poverty. And unfortunately, instead of protecting us from it, our parents were the kind of parents who never made us forget that we and our siblings were a burden. We both endured housing and food insecurity as children before becoming the first in our families to attend college. Now my husband has a serious problem with “rich people”. He gets very cranky about signs that people have material wealth, especially…

This is just one of the stories in our “You've Always Asked” series, where we answer all your questions about the business world, big and small.Have you ever wondered what recycling is? worth it? Or how to store your brand? stack against A famous brand?See more series here. asks listener Sandra Criss of Omaha, Nebraska. Social Security deductions are only deducted from income up to $160,000. However, Social Security payments are based on all income. This means that the very wealthy may end up receiving a large Social Security check, even though they pay in only a small percentage of…

The one thing you need to know about Christopher Nolan’s “Oppenheimer” is that it moves incredibly fast and covers a lot of ground. For most of its three-hour runtime, the atomic bomb epic can feel as if you’re reading a dense biography about J. Robert Oppenheimer at three times the normal speed. With so many scientist characters orbiting Oppenheimer at light speed, you’d be forgiven for feeling a little lost at times. To help watch “Oppenheimer” with a bit more clarity, it’s important to know the movie takes place during three time periods. One timeline is set in 1954 as…

Listen and subscribe to our podcasts: Via Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher The iron ore buried beneath northern Minnesota fueled the nation's steel production and changed the course of American history, but raw materials were not the only thing the Iron Range exported. A mid-sized city on the Mesabi Range, Hibbing has many natives who have made significant contributions to American culture: the city's list of famous former residents is unusually long, including musician Bob Dylan, former governor Rudy Perpich, basketball star Kevin McHale, baseball great Roger Maris, wine magnate Robert Mondavi, and food pioneer Geno Paulucci. “Maybe it's…

Oberg told me that day that the Sporty & Rich clothing line sometimes felt peripheral to her. “I'm really trying to build something more than just a brand. I think, for example, the product is almost secondary and it's really the lifestyle surrounding the product that's important. I think if it feels real and authentic, you have something to build on over the years.”What's less clear is what exactly that lifestyle envisions and represents, beyond a vague celebration of luxury. Oberg himself offered somewhat competing visions of what a brand is in our conversation, starting with what it should be…

Use the arrow keys to moveADVERTISEMENT – CONTINUE READING BELOW1America FerreraHector Vivas//Getty ImagesBefore appearing in the live-action version Barbie With the film, America began her astonishing journey in Hollywood. In 2006, she was cast in the role of Betty Suarez in the ABC drama comedy. Ugly BettyDuring her four-year run on the show, she won numerous awards, becoming the youngest person to win a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series at age 23 in 2007. Since then, the Honduran actress has continued to gain recognition in hit NBC series. Superstore.Related: The 15 best Latino movies…

July 19, 2023Linda Wang Intensity-modulated radiation therapy dosing schedule for patients with rectal cancer. Credit: Journal of Cancer. September 2017. doi:10.7150/jca.21237. CC BY-NC 4.0 Radiation therapy combined with chemotherapy, also known as chemoradiation, is routinely given to patients with rectal cancer whose tumor can be removed by surgery. This treatment can shrink the tumor, making it easier to remove the entire tumor and preventing the disease from recurring. Now, results from a large NCI-funded clinical trial suggest that radiation therapy before surgery may not be necessary for all patients with this type of rectal cancer, which is called locally advanced…

Jerry Turner thought he found love on ABC bachelor's degree spin-off golden bachelor. However, in April 2024, he filed for divorce from his wife Theresa Nist, whom he had married just three months earlier. “Teresa and I have had many heartfelt conversations, carefully considered our situation, and have come to the mutual conclusion that perhaps it is time to dissolve our marriage,” Turner said in a statement. Ta. Good morning America. in front of golden bachelor Turner (whose first name is pronounced Gail-ee) said her two daughters encouraged her to audition after their mother, Turner's wife, passed away. Pressure can…

Blackrock U-turn?In recent years, BlackRock has publicly incorporated environmental, social, and corporate governance considerations (known as ESG) into its decision-making, and by arguing that other companies should do the same, He also made a name for himself as an opponent of many conservatives.So the investment giant's decision on Monday to appoint Amin Nasser, CEO of Saudi Arabian oil company Aramco, to its board of directors insists the move is consistent with its ESG commitments. Nevertheless, it feels like a major reversal.Nasser heads the world's largest oil producing company. Aramco produced 13.6 million barrels of oil equivalent per day last year.…

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — There have been decades of warnings that smoking can kill, but there's a disturbing trend fueled by celebrities among young people that parents need to be aware of.KDKA's John Shumway looks at young people, smoking and vaping. There's some good news and some bad news, so let's start with some words of encouragement. “Youth smoking rates are at an all-time low, with approximately 2% smoking cigarettes,” said Robin Koval, president and CEO of Truth Initiative.But vaping is a different story, Koval said. “One recent survey put it at 14.1%, which is actually a little more than last…