“I moved all of my retirement savings into cash before the market started declining”
Looking for some advice. I recently moved all of my retirement savings into cash before the market started declining (I did not withdraw it from the IRA, just moved it out of the fund it was in). I don’t want to keep it in cash long-term, but I’m concerned about ongoing market volatility and want to place it somewhere more stable for the next few months until conditions improve.
I’m not a day trader, so I’m not looking to move money in and out frequently—I just want a low-risk option in the short term. What are my best choices for earning modest, stable returns while keeping the flexibility to reinvest when the market rebounds? My retirement is with Fidelity, if that makes any difference in available options.
“My husband says he is never wrong”
I’m a 36-year-old woman married to a 49-year-old man. We’ve been together for 13 years, married for 8, and have always had a volatile relationship—screaming fights, name-calling, emotional blowups. But for the past 9 months, things have been calm. That changed today.
While working from home, my husband casually brought up our ceiling leak and said airflow was making the mold worse. I replied that the mold was the bigger problem. That’s all it took. He exploded—accusing me of never accepting criticism, of always arguing. I stayed calm and didn’t yell back. That only made him more aggressive. He started hurling insults—calling me a bitch, asking if I was “retarded,” saying he’d be better off without me.
“My husband disgusts me”
I can’t stand my husband anymore. We’ve been together six years, married for one, and we have an eight month old baby. He’s always been bigger, but about a year and a half ago his weight got out of control and now he’s over 400 pounds. I understand people change, but he refuses to do anything about it.
He has no energy and is constantly falling asleep, even while driving, which is terrifying. I’ve begged him to go to the doctor for years and he just won’t go. He always says he will, but never follows through. He’s on my insurance, so coverage isn’t the issue.
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Google warns quantum computers could hack encrypted systems by 2029 – Archive.ph
25 Photos That Will Unlock A Core Memory – Ned Hardy
If you want a reliable backup power solution that can keep your essentials running during outages—and even handle bigger appliances without the noise or hassle of a gas generator this is definitely worth a look. – Amazon
Are the US and Iran holding peace talks, and what do both sides want? – Al Jazeera
‘Tehran’s tollbooth’: a visual guide to how a trickle of ships still passes through strait of Hormuz – The Guardian
A new wave of TikTok content is glamourising financial dependence on men – and it’s setting feminism back decades – Dazed
Travelers are facing the longest TSA wait times in history – NPR
23 Pieces of Artwork That Capture Something You Can’t Explain – Ned Hardy
This makes BBQing so much easier by handling the temperature and smoke for you, so you get that slow-cooked, wood-fired flavor without having to constantly watch the grill. – Amazon
There is a sinister new power in Iran, and it’s not who the West thinks – The Telegraph
Mystery traders may have bagged $40M-$50M on Trump’s announcement to pause Iran attacks: sources – New York Post
2026 NBA Draft Guide – The Ringer
People who interacted with AI tools were more likely to think they were right, less likely to resolve conflicts. – Ars Technica
3 things all great listeners do – Archive.ph
Footage of the Tsar Bomba, the most powerful explosion ever recorded (detonated in 1961 by the Soviets). – Reddit
The Dumping Grounds
“I made a kinda snarky comment at my sister’s engagement dinner and now everyone’s mad at me”
My sister just got engaged and we went out to a nice dinner to celebrate. It wasn’t super fancy, but definitely the kind of place where you try to act a little more put together. Everything was going fine and we were doing toasts.
Her fiancé gave a speech and said how much he loved that she’s “so honest” and “never hides anything.” That hit me weird because she absolutely has hidden things before, especially from me.
About 10 years ago, she secretly dated one of my close friends for months. I only found out because I walked in on them. It caused a huge issue and I ended up losing that friendship. She never really apologized, just brushed it off as us being young.
I wasn’t planning to say anything, but I’d had a couple drinks and ended up muttering something like, “yeah unless she decides to keep it a secret.” The room went quiet immediately.
“Seeing my son cry after my breakup broke me – how do I support him? “
I’m a 35-year-old woman, divorced for about 8 years, with a 9-year-old son. I had been dating someone for almost 4 years who also has a son. Our kids became close very quickly, and before long, we were spending most of our time together and building a serious relationship.
Early on, I realized we weren’t fully compatible. Things weren’t bad, but our goals didn’t align, and every time we talked about the future, we got stuck. Still, we stayed together and kept going.
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“Husband attempted to cheat, now family is being harassed”
Today I got a Facebook message from someone claiming my husband was cheating on me with escorts. I asked for proof and they sent screenshots. I confronted my husband and he admitted that about a month ago he had contacted an escort but never showed up to the appointment.
Because he didn’t show up, the person has been demanding payment. Now there are two numbers threatening him, saying if he didn’t pay $4000 they would send everything to his wife. They followed through and contacted me.
Now they are threatening to come to our house.
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A Damn Fine Collection of Fascinating Photos – Ned Hardy
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Meta and YouTube Found Negligent in Landmark Social Media Addiction Case – NYTimes
A History of Momo, the Dumpling That Defines Nepali Cuisine – Smithsonian Magazine
The Future of Music 2026 – Rolling Stone
Orbital data centers, part 1: There’s no way this is economically viable, right? – Ars Technica
22 Memes That Make Sense After You’ve Been Cheated On – Ned Hardy
You need to carry emergency beacons in your car because they can save your life by making you visible to other drivers or rescuers if you break down or crash in low-visibility conditions – Amazon
Small Behaviors That Make People Like You More, According To Psychologists – Bored Panda
This Is the Happiest City in the World – Afar
What baseball’s “robot umpires” tell us about the future of work – Archive.ph
Oldie but goodie: Frat boy messes with Asian dude gets knocked out – Reddit
Historians Agree 536 Was The Worst Year To Be Alive – What Happened? – Ranker
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