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Retirement Weekly: News and analysis for those planning for or living in retirement

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From MarketWatch: I’m 63 years old, recently divorced and have $130,000 in debt. How will I ever retire? : Divorce can be detrimental to a person’s finances , let alone their visions of old age. But not all is lost — these are some ways to climb out of this stress.   How seniors can thrive in a cashless world: Technology is advancing , with more and more ways to pay beyond cash and credit cards. Here’s how to keep up.  COVID-19 has prompted a boom in retirement savings: Not everyone has had the luxury of saving , but those that have had that opportunity took advantage of it.  Also on MarketWatch: The market will collapse ‘by the end of June ’? Really?  Biden’s tax plan and your 401(k)  Is your doctor getting paid to prescribe you a drug? How to find out if there’s a conflict of interest  Having a dress rehearsal before moving in retirement can be a real eye-opener  Why your bubbly optimism isn’t helping, and can do more harm than ...

Market Snapshot: Dow down more than 200 points as hectic week of earnings comes to a close

Actor Noel Clarke says sorry but denies sexual misconduct

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Getty Images Actor Noel Clarke has said he's "deeply sorry" for some of his actions and will seek professional help, but has again "vehemently" denied sexual misconduct. His statement comes after a number of women accused him of harassment and bullying in the Guardian newspaper . He said: "I vehemently deny any sexual misconduct or criminal wrongdoing. "Recent reports however have made it clear to me that some of my actions have affected people in ways I did not intend or realise." He added: "To those individuals, I am deeply sorry. I will be seeking professional help to educate myself and change for the better." The statement follows ITV's decision not to broadcast the final episode of the police drama Viewpoint, in which he stars, on Friday. Sky has also "halted" its work with Clarke, including on the fourth series of crime drama Bulletproof. ITV drops Noel Clarke thriller aft...

Covid-19: UK infections fall as clubbers return for trial

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Here are five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Friday evening. We'll have another update for you tomorrow morning. 1. UK Covid-19 infections fall Data from the Office for National Statistics suggests that coronavirus infections in the UK are back to levels seen at the end of last summer , with about one in 1,000 people infected. In the week to 24 April, infections fell in all four nations of the UK and were 20 times lower than in January. Elsewhere, a new UK study has found very small numbers of people have been admitted to hospital with Covid several weeks after having one vaccine dose. Getty Images 2. Queues as shops in Northern Ireland reopen Shoppers across Northern Ireland have been queuing outside stores as lockdown eases - allowing retailers to reopen. Gyms, pubs, restaurants and cafes can also now reopen, while hospitality businesses must only operate outdoors - our picture gallery shows people enjoying drinks in...

Need to Know: Here’s what the tech giants have proved to their cynics — so what should investors do now?

: AstraZeneca reveals COVID-19 vaccine sales but that isn’t why the stock is rising

: Apple hit with landmark antitrust charges in Europe over App Store practices

The Escape Home: Looking to buy a second home in Mexico? Here’s what you need to know

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This article is reprinted by permission from The Escape Home , a newsletter for second homeowners and those who want to be. Subscribe here . © 2021. All rights reserved.   Cindy Krstich was visiting Mexico for the first time, and promised a friend she would take a look at some condos the friend’s son was building in Playa del Carmen. Twenty years later, she called the decision to purchase one of the units “one of her best.” Krstich, who lives 30 miles outside of Chicago, now spends January through April there. “I absolutely love it. I love the people, I love the ocean, I love the food, I love the music,” she said. “I think it’s the perfect place to enjoy. It takes you into a paradise that you can’t experience in the United States, it’s like a second home to me.” It turns out Krstich was ahead of her time. One consequence of COVID-19 is the uptick in demand for second homes; it surged 100% last year, according to Redfin. The pandemic has changed where people want to spend t...

Cryptos: Top NFL draft pick Trevor Lawrence signs endorsement deal with crypto app Blockfolio

Israel crush: Netanyahu vows to investigate 'terrible disaster'

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Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has promised to investigate a crush at a crowded religious festival that left dozens of people dead. During a visit to the scene near Mount Meron on Friday, he said the "serious" investigation "would ensure this kind of disaster never happens again". At least 45 people were killed and 150 were injured at the all-night Lag B'Omer festival, which attracted tens of thousands of Orthodox Jews. It is unclear what triggered the crush. "There were heart-breaking scenes here. People who were crushed to death, including children," Mr Netanyahu told reporters at the scene. The prime minister said the "terrible disaster" was one of the worst in the country's history, adding that Sunday would be a day of national mourning. What could have caused the disaster? The crush occurred at around 01:00 local time (22:00 GMT Thursday), and early reports suggested a struc...

Covid-19 infections in UK back to late summer levels - ONS

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Getty Images Coronavirus infections in the UK are back to levels seen at the end of last summer with around one in 1,000 people infected, ONS data suggests. In the week to 24 April, infections fell in all four nations of the UK and were 20 times lower than in January. More than half of the UK population - 34 million people - has now received a first Covid vaccine dose. And BBC analysis shows about 22 million people are now living in areas where there were no Covid deaths in April. Millions living in areas with zero Covid deaths How many coronavirus cases are there in your area? How many people have been vaccinated so far? The Office for National Statistics survey , which tests a random selection of thousands of people in the community, estimates that about 66,000 people in the UK would have tested positive for coronavirus in mid-April. This is down from the previous week's estimate - and way down on the figure of 1.25 million infected a...

Julia James: Police community officer died from head injuries

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KM Group A serving police community support officer whose body was found in woodland died from "significant head injuries", police said. The body of Julia James, 53, was found in Akholt Wood, Snowdown, near Dover, on Tuesday. Kent Police said hundreds of officers were working on the murder inquiry but no motive or suspects had been found. A post-mortem examination carried out on Thursday concluded she died from a blunt force trauma, police said. Ms James, whose body was found a few hundred yards from her house, had been taking her dog for a walk when she was killed. The pet was found unharmed at the scene. Speaking at a press conference in nearby Aylesham, Assistant Chief Constable Tom Richards, of Kent Police, declined to rule out she was killed by a stranger. He said: "There is no evidence that any of her possessions were missing." He said it was a "rare and isolated" event, and that Ms James had earlier been w...