NewsWatch: Saving for retirement? Here are four key lessons

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Patience, luck and how much you put away all play a role See full story.

My second husband, 86, and I have 12 kids between us. He wants me to leave him everything — and will pass on the inheritance to my 5 children

‘He wants to leave the house to his children, but says if I outlive him I can live in it or rent somewhere if I wish to move.’ See full story.

U.S. stocks will continue to beat the alternatives

Ramped-up COVID-19 vaccinations, huge fiscal stimulus and a quick economic recovery give U.S. stock markets a big edge over developed markets and emerging markets. See full story.

GameStop: The incredible unshortable stock

Even news that a new equity offering will dilute share price can’t dampen the enthusiasm of GME’s Reddit army to squeeze the shorts. See full story.

Home remodeling trends: What’s in and what’s out for 2021

Yards are being transformed and walls are being repainted in the latest colors, but demand and safety concerns can make the remodeling process much longer. See full story.

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The CDC released relaxed travel guidelines for vaccinated Americans on Friday, but multiple cruise lines already have introduced vaccine requirements for passengers. See full story.