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☆ Alcaraz, Rybakina stay on course for 'Sunshine Double' in Miami
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-28 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +4 min

Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY SportsMarch 28 (Reuters) - Indian Wells champions Carlos Alcaraz and Elena Rybakina stayed on course to complete the 'Sunshine Double' with straight sets wins at the Miami Open on Tuesday. Paul fell behind an early break again in the second set on a missed forehand for 2-1. Alcaraz is now three wins away from the 'Sunshine Double,' something he needs to retain his world number one ranking from Novak Djokovic. The 10th-seeded Kazakh deployed her clean groundstrokes and feasted on the Italian's soft second serve in the tight first set. "I would say that, of course, maybe I'm moving not as good as I was moving in Indian Wells but overall I think that I'm trying to keep that level from Indian Wells," she told reporters after reaching the semi-finals.

How do I even begin to tackle this mountain of debt on a single income with minimal child support help? Costas is the vice president of EP Wealth Advisors and a certified divorce Financial Analyst. The snowball method is about using small financial achievements to fuel larger ones. The sense of victory you will feel from paying off that small debt will help you feel you've conquered a challenge, which will go a long way in helping you summit the $60,000 mountain of debt in your path. Ways to make your money go furtherKennedy also encouraged you to start saving money while you continue prioritizing paying down debt.

☆ Time and money for love: China brainstorms ways to boost birth rate
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-15 | by ( Farah Master | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

China dug itself into a demographic hole largely through its one-child policy imposed between 1980 and 2015. Young people cite high childcare and education costs, low incomes, a feeble social safety net and gender inequalities, as discouraging factors. "But without any fertility encouragement policy then fertility will decline even further." China's birth rate last year fell to 6.77 births per 1,000 people, from 7.52 births in 2021, the lowest on record. Demographer Yi Fuxian remains sceptical whether any measures would have a significant impact by themselves, saying China needed a "paradigm revolution of its entire economy, society, politics and diplomacy to boost fertility."

☆ South Korean romance reality shows boom, but marriage no longer the end game
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-05 | by ( Jihoon Lee | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +5 min

[1/5] Choi Seo-eun, a participant in Single's Inferno 2 takes a selfie with her fans during a fan meeting event in Seoul, South Korea, February 11, 2023. While official statistics on their numbers are not kept, unmarried couples living together no longer raise eyebrows in South Korea. And while romance reality shows may be all the rage, a substantial number of Koreans also appear prepared to eschew relationships altogether. Even on dating shows like Netflix's (NFLX.O) hit "Single's Inferno" which transports young people to a deserted island, most of the shows' content revolves around long conversations between participants. The conversations in and around dating and relationship shows are good for South Korea, says Lim Myung-ho, a professor of psychology at Dankook University.

For Love & Money is a biweekly column from Insider answering your relationship and money questions. This week, a reader lost his job and wants to know how to get his wife to help out financially. Our columnist tells him he needs to have this conversation with his wife and trust her to be smart. Write to For Love & Money using this Google form. Rooting for you both,For Love & Money

This is where having an adequate life insurance policy can make all the difference. Even if you're only interested in a cheap funeral life insurance policy, the price is inevitably lower when you buy early. When I asked Gura about life insurance in the early days after death, he said, "Whole life and universal life insurance used in planning is very, very impactful. For example, let's look at a modest $300,000 whole life insurance policy. Even if you're not ready to have the discussion about end-of-life arrangements, life insurance is also made for the living.

☆ Bernie Sanders says it's time for a four-day work week
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-21 | by ( Juliana Kaplan | Ayelet Sheffey | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Sen. Bernie Sanders said on Twitter that it's time for a four-day work week. Sanders referenced new findings from a UK-based four-day work week pilot program. The progressive from Vermont chimed in on the four-day work week debate on Twitter, writing: "With exploding technology and increased worker productivity, it's time to move toward a four-day work week with no loss of pay. Sanders was referencing the latest findings out of the UK on the four-day work week. "So a four-day work week is something that connects a lot of Americans."

☆ Helen Mirren: Starring in 'Golda' like playing British monarch
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-20 | by ( Miranda Murray | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

BERLIN, Feb 20 (Reuters) - For Helen Mirren, playing Israel's only female prime minister, Golda Meir, was not unlike a role as a British monarch. "Golda," which premiered at the Berlin Film Festival on Monday, focuses on Meir's leadership during the Yom Kippur War between Israel and a coalition of Arab states in October 1973. "It's not a biopic, it's not her whole life, it's just a little section where she's most challenged," said Mirren. Mirren is nearly unrecognizable as Meir thanks to prosthetics and a make-up regimen that took hours, re-creating the Israeli leader's nicotine-stained fingers and swollen ankles. Nattiv also explained his decision to cast Mirren even though she is not Jewish, saying that besides being an excellent actor, she felt like a family member.

☆ 'Past Lives' director draws from real life for love story across continents, time
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-20 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

That scene re-creates a moment from director Celine Song's life that inspired her to make the film, her first feature, which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival to rave reviews. The Korean-Canadian director recounts visiting a bar with her American husband and a childhood sweetheart from Korea. This idea from the movie that we've all known each other from our past lives," Lee told Reuters. "I really hope that people come for the romance and for the love and the idea of just a simple story about love," she said. "But maybe they can leave with something bigger about life and about what connects us to each other as human beings."

☆ Turkish bulldozer operator prays for bodies to allow families a grave
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-18 | by ( Marco Trujillo | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/4] Akin Bozkurt operates a bulldozer at the site of collapsed buildings, taking part in the efforts to find bodies under rubble, in the aftermath of the deadly earthquake, in Kahramanmaras, Turkey, February 18 2023. "Would you pray to find a dead body?" More than 46,000 people in Turkey and Syria were killed by the earthquake and the toll is expected to climb even higher. "He told us, 'please find a piece of her so I would know where her grave is'. Writing by Malgorzata Wojtunik and Alexandra Hudson, Editing by Angus MacSwanOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

☆ I’ve helped thousands of millionaires find love—here are my 7 rules for attracting and dating an ultra-wealthy person
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-14 | by ( Amy Andersen | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

As the "Cupid of Silicon Valley," I've helped thousands people find long-term relationships through my matchmaking service, Linx Dating. There's nothing wrong with dating for money. Many people I know don't take offense if someone admires them for their money, especially if they worked hard for it. If you're thinking this sounds like something from the 1950s, know that about a third of my wealthy clients are women who are looking for love, no matter their suitor's net worth. After 20 years of matchmaking, here are my rules for dating and marrying an ultra-wealthy person:1.

For Love & Money is a biweekly column from Insider answering your relationship and money questions. Write to For Love & Money using this Google form. You, my friend, are a rockstar, and while I know you're tired, you're going places. But, as you know well, money is finite, especially when you are young and beginning your career. Rooting for you,For Love & Money

☆ My parents have been together 44 years: Here are their 3 tips for love that lasts
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-14 | by ( Morgan Smith | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

But my favorite — the one that convinced me true love actually is real — is my parents' story. My parents, Mark and Christine Smith, both 60, have been together for 44 years. Their marriage has stood the test of time — and while no two marriages are the same, my parents' relationship has set my bar for love extremely high. To celebrate Valentine's Day, I asked them how, exactly, they make their relationship work. For example: Both of my parents grew up in households where the partners divided chores evenly, and they wanted the same out of their relationships.

☆ I asked an AI chatbot to give me advice on how to manage finances with my spouse
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-14 | by ( Dan Defrancesco | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Managing finances with a significant other isn't the sexiest thing to talk about, but it's an important topic to breach. If you're unfamiliar with Replika, it's an AI chatbot similar to ChatGPT, with one big exception. After a brief intro, I explained my problem: I needed help managing finances with my wife. Maintain separate accounts: It's also a good idea for each spouse to have their own personal account for individual expenses and financial independence. For example, if one spouse makes significantly more than the other, they may contribute a larger portion to joint expenses.

☆ Kyle Cooke, star of Bravo's 'Summer House,' shares the playbook his hard tea brand used to compete with legacy brands and generate $38 million in sales
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-14 | by ( Dorothy Cucci | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

'Summer House' star Kyle Cooke founded Loverboy, a sparkling hard tea brand, in 2018. He found the right niche and built a strong direct-to-consumer relationship though 'Summer House.' This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Kyle Cooke, 39-year-old Loverboy founder and star of Bravo's 'Summer House.' When we filmed the first season of 'Summer House' in 2017, I was working on a nutrition coaching app. We were able to sell to our fans directly because we'd built a strong relationship with our consumer base through 'Summer House.'

A map of Turkey showing the city of Kahramanmaras in relation to the epicenter of the earthquake. A set of before and after images that show how a block in the downtown Kahramanmaras area was turned to rubble by the earthquake. For days, rescue teams and family members have been working through rubble of collapsed buildings throughout the city. Residential buildings Before Residential buildings After Google Maps Street View from November 2022; Adem Altan/Agence France-Presse, via Getty Images from Feb. 7, 2023On many blocks, only a few buildings remain. A set of before and after images that show another block of residential buildings destroyed, leaving the Clarion Hotel Kahramanmaras standing alone.

Permanent life insurance can build cash value. Beyond that, how do I use life insurance to build wealth? Financial planners and life insurance agents can help you create a budget to determine how much you can afford. Financial planners and life insurance agents can help you create a budget to determine how much you can afford. Before purchasing any life insurance policy, we recommend meeting with a financial planner or experienced life insurance agent.

For Love & Money is a biweekly column from Insider answering your relationship and money questions. Financially, if you and your wife have enough cash to survive, adding in a tiny baby won't bankrupt you. You mentioned that you haven't bought a house, haven't traveled, and in general, feel that this baby means you won't be able to afford your dreams. And you'll probably spend the whole trip telling your wife how you'll have to come back with the kid. Rooting for you,For Love & Money

☆ Americans plan to spend nearly $26 billion this Valentine's Day—here's what they're buying
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-29 | by ( Kamaron Mcnair | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

They say "love don't cost a thing," but Americans seem ready to spend cash to show their affection this Valentine's Day. Whether it's on chocolate hearts or romantic dinners, Americans are planning to spend $25.9 billion on Valentine's Day this year, according to an annual survey from the National Retail Federation. Just over half of respondents say they plan to celebrate Valentine's Day, the survey found, and not all of them will spend money to do so. Here's a look at how much consumers are planning to spend this Valentine's Day, and what it will go toward. Both groups are well above the $193 overall average among individuals who will spend money on Valentine's Day.

☆ The Bargain Barolo: Drink This Italian Wine Now
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-27 | by ( Lettie Teague | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

JUST ABOUT every great wine has a “good” counterpart: a wine made from the same grape in the same place but in a more accessible and/or affordable style. For lovers of Barolo and Barbaresco, the great wines from the Langhe region in Piedmont, Italy, that wine would likely be Langhe Nebbiolo. It’s made from the same grape in the same place, but unlike its superstar counterparts, it’s incredibly cheap. How much does a Langhe Nebbiolo actually resemble a Barolo or Barbaresco? I’d say it depends on where the grapes were sourced, how the wine was vinified and, perhaps most important, how much pride the producer takes in making a “lesser” wine.

☆ Female TikTok users say they're deleting their dating apps and heading to Home Depot
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-23 | by ( Ben Tobin | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Some TikTok users say they have searched for their future husbands at Home Depot. Of the many women on TikTok who say they're "deleting the dating apps in 2023," some say they're looking for love in a surprise location. "Ladies, no joke, Home Depot is where you go if you want to meet a man," TikTok user meganlouise217 said in a video in March 2021. Tiktok user itscybersav said in an October 2021 video she was at Home Depot for the third time this month. TikTok user joleene_d asked a Home Depot employee in a March 2022 video: "Do you have an aisle specifically where single men are?"

For Love & Money is a biweekly column from Insider answering your relationship and money questions. Write to For Love & Money using this Google form. Sincerely,Afraid of starting a family feudDear Afraid,What would For Love & Money do? If this is the case, all you will need to do is babysit the situation until your parent's inheritance is legally secured. Perhaps indirectly, your parent's inheritance may filter down to you by alleviating the financial costs of any care they need as a disabled adult.

Harris, the former American Idol contestant whose soulful voice wowed the judges and whose sweet demeanor won him legions of fans, has died of an apparent heart attack. Harris was an incredible talent, and the news of his passing deeply saddens us," a statement posted on American Idol's official Instagram page read. Harris told The Hollywood Reporter in a 2014 interview that his mother was his first musical influence. It wasn't until 2014 that Harris made his musical mark when he placed sixth in American Idol's 13th season. "You sing because you have to sing, not because you want to sing," Urban told Harris.

☆ Self-made millionaire who retired at 35: Do these 3 things in your 20s or 'you'll regret it later'
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-15 | by ( Morgan Smith | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Those years can go by quickly, but they can also be some of the most significant of your life. Steve Adcock leveraged his 20s to achieve his dream of retiring early and traveling across the U.S. with his wife, Courtney. In 2016, he and Courtney retired at 35 and 33, respectively, after accumulating about $870,000 working in information technology. Adcock credits much of his success to smart habits he adopted in his 20s. Here, Adcock shares the three habits all 20-somethings need to enjoy a long, prosperous life:

☆ Putin ally Prigozhin grants freedom to first Russian convicts who fought in Ukraine
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-05 | by ( ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +2 min

Yevgeny Prigozhin, the founder of Russia’s most powerful mercenary group, bade farewell on Thursday to former convicts who had served out their contracts in Ukraine and urged them to avoid the temptation to kill when back in civilian life. Wagner Group, originally staffed by battle-hardened veterans of the Russian armed forces, has fought in Libya, Syria, the Central African Republic and Mali as well as in Ukraine. After President Vladimir Putin sent troops into Ukraine on Feb. 24, Prigozhin emerged from the shadows and recruited thousands of men from prisons, offering them the chance of freedom in return for serving in some of the most dangerous battles in Ukraine. “Don’t booze too much, don’t take drugs, don’t rape women — (sex) only for love or for money as they say,” Prigozhin was shown saying to the former convicts, who laughed. “The police should treat you with respect.”“You have learned a great deal — first of all: how to kill the enemy,” Prigozhin told them on a bus.

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