Jane Quinn

Ask Jane: Who can I leave my guns to, legally, if I die?

dimespring.com — This is a tricky question because state laws differ so much. Compounding the problem is that most states don't even pay much attention to who inherits guns unless the heir gets into trouble. Then - if possession turns out to be illegal - he or she can get into big trouble.

Who can inherit guns legally?

janebryantquinn.com — This is a tricky question because state laws vary so much. Compounding the problem is that law enforcement doesn't pay attention to who inherits guns unless the heir gets into trouble. If it turns out that the heir owns the gun illegally, it will make his or her problems worse.

Regulators Scrutinize Firms' Ties to Insurers

online.wsj.com — The New York Department of Financial Services on Sunday sent subpoenas to a handful of Wall Street investment firms about their entries into so-called fixed annuities.

Health Law Costs: Employers Eye Bare-Bones Plans

online.wsj.com — Employers are increasingly recognizing they may be able to avoid certain penalties under the federal health law by offering very limited plans that can lack key benefits such as hospital coverage.

GUN REPORT - Joe Nocera's Blog - NYTimes.com

nocera.blogs.nytimes.com — After my column on Tuesday about a week's toll of gun violence, a number of readers suggested that I continue to publish examples of gun deaths that resulted from accidental shootings, momentary rage, a feud with a neighbor, a drive-by shooting-and all the other reasons American kill each other with guns.

Wikipedia’s Sexism Toward Female Novelists

nytimes.com — I JUST noticed something strange on Wikipedia. It appears that gradually, over time, editors have begun the process of moving women, one by one, alphabetically, from the "American Novelists" category to the "American Women Novelists" subcategory. So far, female authors whose last names begin with A or B have been most affected, although many others have, too.

Paycheck Fairness Act Vote Blocked By House GOP

huffingtonpost.com — House GOP leadership is not likely to bring the Paycheck Fairness Act up for a vote any time soon, but House Democrats used a procedural move to force them to go on record opposing the bill on Thursday. Rep.

Will your “ex” get all your retirement accounts?

janebryantquinn.com — Yet another lost lawsuit should be a wake-up call to everyone who's divorced. Change the beneficiary forms on your 401(k) or IRA to remove your ex-spouse. Otherwise, your ex will become unexpectedly rich. In recent Virginia case, a couple divorced and the husband signed a waiver, agreeing not to exert his legal rights against his wife's 401(k).