on your life
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My husband notified his adult children of upcoming heart surgery, and instead of either of them expressing concern or offering to drive to see him, his son asked, “Who’s the beneficiary on your life insurance?”
From MarketWatch
Maybe they even went there and said, “We want a dog,” and the Animal Rescue said, “Not on your life.”
From Literature
The sports executive says Sundays are meant for activities that help you reflect on your life, and recharge for the coming week.
From Los Angeles Times
But there are some lesser-known bits of legislation that passed this year, that might also have an impact on your life.
From BBC
The Internal Revenue Service calculates RMDs by taking the balances of your tax-deferred retirement accounts at the end of the prior year and dividing that amount by a number based on your life expectancy.
From MarketWatch
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