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Why Americans save for retirement but put off writing a will

While retirement savings often build automatically, many Americans delay writing a will or granting financial authority, leaving important decisions about their assets unresolved.

Americans save for retirement but often overlook wills and essential estate planning.
Boats are seen anchored at the Five-Step local fishing harbour in the port city of Bandar Abbas in southern Iran on September 5, 2026

Iranian fishermen scramble for loot from sunken container ship after explosion

Israel’s election campaign is gathering pace, with the country’s political parties competing over the questions of security, leadership and the direction Israel takes after three years of war.

A request for Israel amid elections: Help us help you - opinion

Kemran Hekmati, pictured in a family photo. Iran charged the 70-year-old Jewish Iranian-American for traveling to Israel.

Iranian-American Jew Kamran Hekmati released from Tehran's Evin Prison, must stay in Iran - report


JFNA’s General Assembly: Combating antisemitism and fostering Jewish unity

Discussions at JFNA’s General Assembly focus on antisemitism and community security.

Olivia Reingold of The Free Press.

Trump, Vance not invited to Dick Cheney's Washington funeral

Trump and Vance were not invited to Dick Cheney’s funeral as US leaders gathered to honor the former vice president and outspoken Trump critic.

Late former US Vice President Dick Cheney's grandchildren attend a funeral service for him, at Washington National Cathedral, in Washington, DC, US, November 20, 2025.

Research reveals key protein regulates molecule that slows aging, boosts healing - study

The study focused on a protein known for its role in longevity and disease prevention.

 The anti-aging technology of the SUPERB device is based on ultrasound rays

Nelech: inspiring the next generation of olim to make aliyah

In January 2026, Nelech, the only Orthodox program that almost fully integrates students into Israeli schools, will launch its pilot program with a cohort of 25 students from across the US.

Rabbi Rick and his family visit the kotel.

Iran arrests Iranian-American Jew for visiting Israel - NYT

Hekmati, a 70-year-old resident of Long Island, New York, has been held in Evin Prison since July.

Kemran Hekmati, pictured in a family photo. Iran charged the 70-year-old Jewish Iranian-American for traveling to Israel.

Most Americans support US recognition of Palestinian state, Reuters/Ipsos poll shows

The poll found 59% of respondents backed US recognition of a Palestinian state, while 33% were opposed, and the rest were unsure or did not answer the question.

 A person waves a Palestine flag at Lafayette Square during a pro-Palestinian demonstration near the White House in Washington, U.S., December 2, 2023. People gathered in solidarity after a temporary cease-fire ended between Israel and Hamas earlier this week.

WWII Jewish American spies’ gear found in Tyrolean glacier after missions in Nazi Europe

Historian Edith Hessenberger: "by now we are 100 percent sure that the objects belonged to the three men of Operation Greenup".

The Jewish American spies that flew into Nazi Europe: WWII US spy gear emerges from Tyrolean glacier.

US State Dept. appoints official to handle case of US-Palestinian teen held in Israeli prison

Mohammed Ibrahim, jailed for stone-throwing since February, is set to meet the new State Department official next week amid calls for his release.

 US Secretary of State Marco Rubio at the State Department, February 10, 2025.

Dream Security raises $45m in secondary financing

The new round is led by a fund called 7GC, founded by Stefan Pols, head of the German office of the private equity fund KKR, and his American partner Jack Linney.

 Israel flag with stock market finance, economy trend graph digital technology.

Ancient interbreeding secret: why Indigenous Americans carry a disease-fighting Denisovan gene

One in three people of mexican ancestry carries the variant, which reached modern humans via neanderthals.

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