My aunt moved in with my family when my uncle died. We thought we were helping her, but really, she helped us.

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The author's family.
The author, third from left, says that when her aunt, fourth from left, moved in, it was good for the whole family.

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Flying isn't the only way to travel. Here's what to know about taking the train this holiday season.

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Amtrak train

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It's official: Members of Congress won't get a pay bump this year

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House Speaker Mike Johnson
The bill to reopen the government kept lawmakers' salaries frozen at $174,000 a figure that hasn't budged since 2009.

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Air traffic controllers didn't get paid during the government shutdown. Here's how much they make normally.

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Controllers at Boston Logan airport.
Becoming an air traffic controller is a long and difficult process, and the job is equally stressful. But it comes with good pay.

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Stock options, embryos, and polyamory: Women have more reasons than ever to get a prenup

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Rachel-Jean Firchau and her husband
Rachel-Jean Firchau raised the idea of a prenup to her now-husband. Their agreement covers the couple's separate social media brands.

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Kamila Staryga's husband asked her to marry him years after their chance meeting in Golden Gate Park. She said yes. Later, he popped another question: Would she get a prenup?

Good news for travelers: Flight cancellations drop as the government reopens

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TSA line at JFK Airport during the shutdown. The sign shows 25-30 minute wait.
The TSA line at New York-JFK's Terminal 4 during the government shutdown.

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It's official. Sonder files for bankruptcy after its Marriott breakup.

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Facade and entrance signage for Marriott Marquis hotel with logo visible, San Francisco, California, August 29, 2025. (Photo by Smith Collection/Gado/Getty Images)
Marriott is asking its affected Sonder guests to ask their credit card companies for refunds.

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Major companies continue to relocate to Texas

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Dallas skyline
A number of major companies have relocated to Dallas, Houston, or Austin in recent years.

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Marriott-Sonder guests are scrambling for refunds — expert explains how to get your money back

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Facade and entrance signage for the Marriott Marquis hotel, with the logo visible, in San Francisco, on August 29, 2025.
Marriott guests said they were left stranded, overcharged, and some ignored after Sonder's sudden collapse.

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I'm prepping my family for holiday flight cancellations even though the government shutdown has ended — here's how

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Leticia Barr smiling outdoors.
Education consultant Leticia Barr is utilizing her proximity to three airports to create a backup travel plan.

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