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My regular readers know that I think of everyone I meet as a "retiree" or a "future retiree," no matter their age. And yes, in case you're wondering, I don't exclude 5- and 10-year-olds from the future retiree definition. Even they will want to retire someday.
Given that perspective, I always like to sha ... (full story)
If you're feeling lost at work, speak up. Clarity and feedback can put you on the right path

NEW YORK (AP) — When Nikelle Inman started a new job coaching first-generation college students, she looked forward to meeting with them one-on-one to talk about how to surmount obstacles and find resources to succeed.
Instead, she and her fellow success coaches at a community college in North Carolina spent a year mired i ... (full story)
Niche subreddits shape pop culture - the truth everyone's missing

Reddit may not have the flashy videos of TikTok, the snappy posts of X or the in-person connections of Facebook, but Reddit's microcommunity approach to social media makes it an unexpected pop culture influence. With more than 100,000 communities on the platform, Reddit's 52 million active, anonymous users impact everything from sho ... (full story)
Renowned Mexico City restaurant serves traditional street food and nostalgia of the homeland

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Quintonil is not your typical Mexican restaurant.
Clients book tables months in advance to celebrate special occasions. The World's 50 Best list ranked it as the most acclaimed venue in the country in 2024 — and No. 7 worldwide. But once in a while something unexpected happens: food brings guests t ... (full story)
High yields vs. lower yields
Q: Does it make sense to sell my low-dividend-yield stocks and buy high-yield ones? -- G.G., Rochester, Minnesota
A: It depends. High dividend yields are not always as great as they may seem. Remember that a dividend yield is arrived at by dividing a stock's annual dividend amount by its current stock price. So if a stock's pric ... (full story)