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Chicago Tribune
5 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Chicago Tribune
Community news: Live music at Morton Arboretum, school supply drive, more
Morton Arboretum opens its doors this summer for Arbor Evenings from 5:15 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays through Aug. 20 at 4100 Rt. 53, Lisle. Attendees can listen to live music while relaxing outside on picturesque Frost Hill while lounging on blankets or chairs they bring to the event. Sealed nonalcoholic beverages and outside food are welcome. Cocktails, beer, wine, water and other beverages will be sold, and food trucks will be available. Tickets cost $15 for adults 13 and older, $5 for children 4 to 12 years old and free for children 3 and younger. Tickets or information are at or 630-968-0074. LaGrange Public Library staff and officials want to give a helping hand next month to families that need school supplies. To that end, a collection drive is planned until Aug. 3, with drop-off locations at the library, 10 W. Cossitt Ave., LaGrange; First United Methodist Church of LaGrange, 100 W. Cossitt Ave., LaGrange; First Congregational Church of Western Springs, 1106 Chestnut Ave., Western Springs; First Congregational Church of LaGrange, 100 Sixth Ave., LaGrange. The items will be given out 4 to 7 p.m. Aug. 6 at the LaGrange Park District Recreation Center, 536 East Ave., to anyone in LaGrange and the surrounding area who need them. Supplies include everything from backpacks and lunchboxes to pencils, highlighters, colored pencils, glue sticks, rulers, notebooks to USB flash drives, calculators, and disinfectant wipes and paper towels. A complete list is available at the library's website or by calling 708-215-3200. The seventh annual Strike a Chord benefit in memory of Hayden C. Miles takes place from 6 to 10 p.m. Aug. 2 at Countryside Park, between 59th and 61st streets. Performers include Roswell, Spingo, Silver Dollar and J3 Experience. The concert is free, but donations will be accepted for Merit School of Music, which aims to remove barriers to high-quality music education to allow all children to experience how music can affect them. Hayden, a Lyons Township High School student, died in March 2018, and the first concert was held in August 2019. He participated in marching band, pep band, jazz band, pit orchestra and concert band, as well as Boy Scouts and archery. As always, money raised will go to a music-related charity. The cross-country team at Carl Sandburg High School in Orland Park will join the Crosstown Classic Run for a Cause, a student-led event that raises money for BEDS Plus, a nonprofit organization based in LaGrange that works to end homelessness in the southwest suburbs. The event stepped off at 3 p.m. July 26 at Wrigley Field in Chicago, continued along the lakefront path and finished at Rate Field. Runners planned to wear either a Chicago Cubs or a Chicago White Sox jersey, depending on which team brought in the most money before the race. This is the team's second year to join the run, inspired by then-junior Jackson Canellis who issued a summer challenge to the team last year, raising $10,000. 'I saw a way to turn something I love into real impact,' he said via a news release. 'This year we're scaling it up with a goal to help even more families and kids get back on their feet.' BEDS Plus, based at 9601 Ogden Ave., offers emergency shelter, meals, housing and case management to families and individuals experiencing homelessness. Last year it served more than 5,000 individuals in 3,320 households. To donate, visit or call 708-354-0858. The Chi Zeta Chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society at Triton College in River Grove was again recognized again as a five-star chapter and honored for Outstanding Chapter Advisor Team at the 2025 Illinois Regional Conference and Honors Institute of Phi Theta Kappa in Champaign. To be recognized as a five-star chapter means members must follow a Five State Chapter Plan that outlines essentials for creating a chapter organized into five 'stars' which are Lead, Network, Engage, Reach and Discover. Phi Theta Kappa supports high-achieving students through scholarships, professional development, and opportunities to invest in their community. Members of Triton's chapter must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.5. Certificate-seeking students must have completed six college-level credit hours and degree-seeking students must have finished 12 before the current semester. The City of Darien continues its free summer concert series with Ocean's Rat Pack on July 31 and The Stingrays on Aug. 28. The concerts take place 6 to 9 p.m. at Westwood Park, 75th Street and Fairview Avenue. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. Attendees should plan to bring a favorite lawn chair or blanket to sit on and canned goods to donate to the local food pantry. Call 630-852-5000. Students are invited to prepare for the upcoming ACT examinations by taking a practice exam from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 2 at the Hinsdale Public Library, 20 E. Maple St., Hinsdale. The library will proctor the practice test and provide results quickly. Register online at or call 630-986-1976.
Perth Now
15 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
SEE THE PICS: Former Freo star gets in on retro round action
Fremantle stars celebrate retro round Picture: Fremantle FC Fremantle players have leapt at the chance to reach into the back of the wardrobe as the Dockers celebrated this weekend's retro round in style. Ahead of this weekend's retro clash against Carlton, players arrived at training in an assortment of old club merch and throwback looks. It wasn't just retro styling on show, with former Fremantle star now development coach Roger Hayden also joining in on the action, wearing his old playing guernsey complete with jacket and cap. His appearance is apt, given the club's 2025 retro jumper is celebrating the first Purple Haze jumper unveiled in 2003, the year Hayden cemented himself in the 'no-name defence' that helped lead the Dockers to their first finals appearance. There was also plenty of love shown for other sporting codes, with son-of-a-gun Jarren Carr showing off his dad's old international rules jumper while small forwards Jack Delean and Sam Switkowski both showed their affection for the NBA's Toronto Raptors. But pick of the bunch was Bailey Banfield, who came ready to hit the clubs in his golf gear, perhaps inspired by the recent British Open or the release of Happy Gilmore 2. SEE THE PICS.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
He gambled away $35K, she covers all the bills — Ramit Sethi weighs in on couple's messy money dynamic
Money can be a source of conflict for couples — and it's not just about who pays for what. In some cases, dynamics can arise that fuel resentment and erode trust. That's the case for Taylor, 29, and Hayden, 25, who sought help from Ramit Sethi on an episode of the I Will Teach You To Be Rich podcast. Taylor is a dentist who earns about $14,600 a month and has a strict savings plan. Her common-law partner, Hayden, makes $2,000 a month as a part-time bartender who 'dabbles' in real estate. But it's not his salary that's the issue: he has a history of gambling and, for about a year, he lied about it. While there's an income disparity between the two, they also have polar-opposite money mindsets. She likes to save; he likes to spend. It's also given their relationship a 'mother-son' dynamic, in which Taylor is the financial provider — a role that she resents. While they've talked about getting married in the next two years, they're hesitant to get engaged because of their different philosophies around money and the issues this has created. Don't Miss Want an extra $1,300,000 when you retire? Dave Ramsey says this 7-step plan 'works every single time' to kill debt, get rich — and 'anyone' can do it The Canadian economy is showing signs of softening amid Trump's tariffs — protect your wallet with these 5 essential money moves (most of which you can complete in just minutes) I'm almost 50 and don't have enough retirement savings. What should I do? Don't panic. Here are 6 solid ways you can catch up How different money mindsets can affect couples When Sethi asks Taylor if she trusts Hayden with money, she says: 'Not my money.' Taylor said she 'cannot seem to get over the fact that he will not track his money and be financially responsible.' She's also 'scared of what our future could look like if he doesn't get a hold of his spending or start budgeting.' Taylor grew up in a household 'marked by instability, financial stress, health issues, even incarceration,' said Sethi. Since her parents weren't financially responsible, she stepped up and became the parent. 'Now fast forward to adulthood,' said Sethi. 'Taylor's the saver, the contributor. Her partner is unreliable with money just like her parents. And Taylor feels safest when she's the one in control.' Hayden, on the other hand, was 16 when his dad passed away at age 42. 'Most of the guys that I know who lost their dads early have told me they expect to die at the same age. That belief that he's going to die early shapes his view of money,' Sethi noted. Then, Hayden got into gambling — and it 'definitely became a habit, an addiction,' he said. When he first moved in with Taylor, he earned $35,000 from a house he sold but then proceeded to blow all of it in about four to five months. He managed to keep his gambling hidden from Taylor for about a year; he even took out a personal loan just to 'continue the lie.' Eventually he came clean and Taylor was 'devastated.' 'I never wanted to feel like a man was just living off of me. And that's exactly what it ended up feeling like,' said Taylor. Hayden has started therapy and joined Gamblers Anonymous (GA), but 'right now, we're definitely in that mother-son dynamic in our relationship,' he said. 'I want that gone.' When one partner feels like the financial caretaker A lot of Canadians have financial deal breakers in their romantic relationships, according to a recent TD survey. Indeed, 71% of Canadians polled would consider breaking up if they discovered their partner was being dishonest about their finances, while more than half (56%) would contemplate a split from a partner with bad spending habits. 'The way one partner manages their finances can have an impact on how the other person views the future of their relationship,' said Nicole Ewing, principal of the Wealth Planning Office with TD Wealth. 'Love and money are often really intertwined because if you can't trust your partner on money matters, you may want to reassess whether that relationship is the right fit for you,' she said. Elsewhere in the TD survey, 70% of respondents said financial transparency and responsibility were 'crucial factors' in a relationship. And nearly half of those surveyed felt that having conversations about money once or twice a month was ideal. However, only 41% of couples have had the 'money talk' with their partner after moving in together or around the time they get married. Additionally, an RBC poll found that almost a quarter (23%) of Canadians said that it's never been more stressful to talk to their partner about finances, with two in 10 (20%) saying their partner 'simply avoids talking to me about finances.' But perhaps one of the biggest issues? The poll also revealed how if couples do talk about money, they don't always follow through with meaningful action. A quarter (26%) of respondents said that even though they discuss money matters, they don't know what to do next. Read more: Dave Ramsey just issued a blunt reality check to people under 40: 'If you don't retire a millionaire, that's no one's fault but yours.' Breaking free requires communication While there's something to be said for wanting to help out a loved one who's struggling financially, there's often a blurred line between helping and enabling. Breaking free of this dynamic starts with open and honest communication, which could involve scheduling regular 'meetings' to discuss money matters — as opposed to impromptu discussions that could catch one partner off-guard and turn into an argument. Some couples may even want to consider couples counselling or financial counselling, which can offer professional guidance in a neutral environment. From there, couples can start to develop a joint financial plan, looking at ways to share financial responsibilities and set shared financial goals for the future — say, if they want to save for a wedding or put a down payment on a house. This plan should also allocate a portion of each partner's income toward joint expenses. Sethi's advice for Taylor and Hayden? They need to 'recalibrate' their relationship dynamics. They obviously want to be together, he said, but the question is: 'Do we have a powerful enough vision to carry us through those difficult times?' That means having those difficult conversations about money — and, in this case, Sethi said those conversations should be led by Hayden (so Taylor doesn't feel like this is yet another financial burden on her shoulders). For example, they can discuss how they're spending money, where it needs to change and the ways that money could be reallocated. If they can do that now before they're married and have kids, it may get easier as both Taylor and Hayden's family and income grows. But if they can't, 'it's going to be really hard to change later," Sethi warned. 1. YouTube: I track every penny. He gambles. Should I marry him?, I Will Teach You To Be Rich (Jul 8, 2025) 3. TD Stories: Here are 3 of the biggest financial deal breakers in a relationship, according to new TD survey (May 12, 2025) 4. 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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
This couple is stuck in a ‘mother-son' dynamic — and Ramit Sethi says their pasts are derailing any real future together
Money can be a major source of conflict for couples, and it's not just about who pays for what. Sometimes, deeper dynamics can fuel resentment and erode trust. That's the case for Taylor, 29 and Hayden, 25, who sought help from Ramit Sethi on an episode of the I Will Teach You To Be Rich podcast. Don't miss Thanks to Jeff Bezos, you can now become a landlord for as little as $100 — and no, you don't have to deal with tenants or fix freezers. Here's how I'm 49 years old and have nothing saved for retirement — what should I do? Don't panic. Here are 6 of the easiest ways you can catch up (and fast) You don't have to be a millionaire to gain access to this $1B private real estate fund. In fact, you can get started with as little as $10 — here's how Taylor is a dentist who earns $14,600 a month and follows a strict savings plan. Her common-law partner, Hayden, makes $2,000 a month as a part-time bartender who 'dabbles' in real estate. But it's not his salary that's the issue. He has a history of gambling and lied about it for a year. Beyond the income gap, they also have polar-opposite money mindsets. She's a saver. He's a spender. That imbalance has created what Taylor describes as a 'mother-son' dynamic, with her as the financial provider — a role she resents. Although they've talked about getting married in the next two years, they've held off on getting engaged because of the money issues and the tension they've caused. How different money mindsets affect couples When Sethi asked Taylor if she trusts Hayden with money, she said, 'Not my money.' She added that she 'cannot seem to get over the fact that he will not track his money and be financially responsible.' She said she's also 'scared of what our future could look like if he doesn't get a hold of his spending or start budgeting.' Taylor grew up in a household marked by instability, financial stress, health issues and incarceration. Her parents weren't financially responsible, so she stepped up and became the caretaker. 'Now fast forward to adulthood,' said Sethi. 'Taylor's the saver, the contributor. Her partner is unreliable with money just like her parents. And Taylor feels safest when she's the one in control.' Hayden, on the other hand, was 16 when his dad passed away at age 42. 'Most of the guys that I know who lost their dads early have told me they expect to die at the same age,' Sethi said. 'That belief that he's going to die early shapes his view of money.' Hayden eventually got into gambling, which he admitted became a habit; an addiction. When he first moved in with Taylor, he made $35,000 from selling a house and blew all of it in about four to five months. And he managed to keep his gambling hidden from Taylor for over a year, even taking out a personal loan to 'continue the lie.' When he finally came clean, Taylor was devastated. 'I never wanted to feel like a man was just living off of me. And that's exactly what it ended up feeling like,' Taylor said. Hayden has since started therapy and joined Gamblers Anonymous. Read more: Want an extra $1,300,000 when you retire? Dave Ramsey says — and that 'anyone' can do it When one partner feels like the financial caretaker Nearly one in four couples say money is their greatest relationship challenge, according to the 2024 Fidelity Investments Couples & Money Study. More than one in four say they're often frustrated by their partner's money habits, but let it go for the sake of keeping the peace. Most Americans in relationships — 98% — say financial compatibility is important. And 23% have ended a relationship because of financial incompatibility, according to a LendingTree survey. Another 34% said they would consider doing so. The reasons vary: 38% say their partner overspends, while 34% say their partner doesn't manage their finances effectively. It often comes down to communication. The Fidelity study found that couples who make joint money decisions are more likely to say they communicate well or very well with their partner. Still, 29% of American couples rarely discuss finances, according to the LendingTree survey. Financial stress can 'lead to constant worry, tension and conflict, often spilling over into other areas of the relationship,' according to the Abundance Therapy Center in Valencia, CA. 'Financial disagreements can also exacerbate existing issues, as money often symbolizes deeper aspects of trust, security and control in a relationship.' Left unchecked, this can create 'a cycle of avoidance, resentment and increased tension around financial matters.' Breaking free requires communication It's natural to want to support a partner who's struggling financially. But the line between helping and enabling can get blurry. The way out often starts with honest communication. That could mean scheduling regular meetings — not impromptu conversations that catch one partner off guard and turn into arguments. Some couples may even want to try couples counseling or financial counseling to get professional guidance in a neutral space. From there, they can create a joint financial plan that outlines how they'll share expenses and work toward goals like saving for a wedding or putting a down payment on a home. Each partner should contribute a portion of their income toward shared expenses. But it's not a one-time fix. Couples should revisit their meetings regularly and adjust their plan as needed. Sethi's advice for Taylor and Hayden? They need to 'recalibrate' their relationship dynamics. That means having those difficult conversations about money. In this case, Sethi said Hayden should take the lead so Taylor doesn't feel like managing their finances is yet another burden. That means talking about where the money is going, what needs to change and how it could be reallocated. If they can do that before they're married and have kids, then they can probably do it even better as their family grows. What to read next Robert Kiyosaki warns of a 'Greater Depression' coming to the US — with millions of Americans going poor. But he says these 2 'easy-money' assets will bring in 'great wealth'. How to get in now Accredited investors can now buy into this $22 trillion asset class once reserved for elites – and become the landlord of Walmart, Whole Foods or Kroger without lifting a finger. Here's how Rich, young Americans are ditching the stormy stock market — here are the alternative assets they're banking on instead Here are 5 'must have' items that Americans (almost) always overpay for — and very quickly regret. How many are hurting you? Stay in the know. Join 200,000+ readers and get the best of Moneywise sent straight to your inbox every week for free. 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RTÉ News
4 days ago
- General
- RTÉ News
Behind the Story: 'Level of suffering unbelievable' amid starvation in Gaza
The deteriorating situation in Gaza has taken centre stage this week amid continued warnings of starvation in the Palestinian enclave. Irish Times International Correspondent Sally Hayden has spent the last three weeks in the West Bank and travelled close to the border with Gaza. "The devastation was so evident - destroyed buildings, there was smoke rising I think from four or five places, multiple explosions happened when I was there - and it was only a few minutes." She told Behind the Story she was shocked by what she witnessed and surprised to also see tour groups coming to see what was happening. "They were just going to have a look at what was going on. "It was very surreal because you can have these declarations of famine or starvation, but a kilometre away people have food. "At this viewing point there was a vending machine with people getting fizzy drinks and afterwards I drive by cafés and restaurants. "It's so close - you can see this devastation with your eyes from Israel". 'Starvation is unbelievable' Ms Hayden also detailed the widespread misery being experienced by people in the West Bank. "I met a lot of Palestinians [who] are not eating anymore themselves, even though they're in the West Bank and there's food there, because they can't bear that there are people who are so close who are just going without anything". She also met families who have been separated from their families in Gaza since 7 October. They were forced to go to the West Bank and now there's no way for them to get into Gaza. "They've spent almost two years separated from their families, watching their families go through this. "Two of them men were married, they have a wife and children in Gaza who call them every day. "They were saying [that] the starvation is unbelievable." For more than 21 months, Israeli bombardment and a lack of food have pushed nearly two million people of Gaza to the brink. The health ministry there has said more than 100 people have died from starvation since Israel cut off supplies to the territory in March. Over 100 aid and human rights groups warned this week that "mass starvation" was spreading in Gaza. It comes as France says it will recognise a Palestinian state in September - becoming the first G7 country to do so. It is also the only European Union member which sits on the influential United Nations Security Council. French President Emmanuel Macron said he believes "peace is possible" while also calling for an immediate ceasefire, the release of all hostages and massive humanitarian aid to the people of Gaza.
