Im in My 60s with 85000 in Creditcard Debt Should I Use the Equity in My Home Or My Investments to Pay It Off

I was laid off. I’m 43 and my husband is 35. I have $8,000 in credit-card debt and our mortgage is $1,600 a month. What do we do?

“We have been bringing in $60,000 a year for the last couple years, until this October, when I was laid off.”

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‘I worked hard for my savings’: I’m 71 and a retired teacher. I want to give my kids money — but my daughter spends lavishly and my son is wealthy.

“I have been reading about the idea of giving your children money when they need it the most, rather than waiting until you die.”

MarketWatch - 11h

‘I take pride in being debt-free’: My husband owes thousands of dollars in student loans and credit-card debt. Will I be on the hook if he dies?

“We own a house together through a joint trust, but our bank accounts and credit cards are all held separately.”

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I’m 42 and married with no kids. I have $114K in a 401(k) and $1,400 in credit-card debt. How can I grow my wealth?

“I am not that familiar with investing, but currently educating myself about it.”

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10 winners of the 'I Love My Librarian Award' are celebrated for their community work

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Jackson continues to make the game look easy

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I’m a 59-year-old recluse with PTSD, a cancer diagnosis and no living relatives. What should I do with my $900,000 life savings?

“I have a large bank as trustee, and it will take a large chunk to distribute my estate.”

MarketWatch - 6d

‘My strategy may be flawed’: Will I lose out on $500,000 SIPC insurance coverage if I only have one investment account?

“As a retiree, I set up multiple accounts at the same firm.”

MarketWatch - Dec. 14

‘I want to enjoy the rest of my years’: I’m 65, retired and own my home. I have $300,000 to invest. What should I do with it?

“Is the stock market reliable?”

MarketWatch - Dec. 14

How can I do more to help my parents when I have a young family of my own? | Ask Annalisa Barbieri

It’s easy to feel guilty and ‘useless’ but you have options. Be honest with yourself about what you are able to do. A few months ago, my dad went into a care home. The cognitive symptoms of his ...

The Guardian - Dec. 14

36-year-old self-made millionaire: This was my biggest investing mistake—'I didn't really see red flags'

Tess Waresmith has built a portfolio worth more than $1 million. But not educating herself cost her a lot of money early on.

CNBC - Dec. 13

‘I was made to think the pain was all in my head’: gynaecological ordeals shared

As a UK report finds women with reproductive conditions have faced poor care due to ‘medical misogyny’, people share their suffering. Women and girls in the UK with gynaecological conditions such ...

The Guardian - Dec. 12

A Friend Saw My Daughter-in-Law Flirting With Another Man. What Should I Do?

A mother-in-law is unsure whether to say something to her son (or his wife) after hearing through the grapevine about an upsetting scene at a hotel bar.

The New York Times - Dec. 11

Generative AI Is My Research and Writing Partner. Should I Disclose It?

In this installment of WIRED’s AI advice column, “The Prompt,” we answer questions about giving AI tools proper attribution and teaching future generations how to interact with chatbots.

Wired - Dec. 11

'I went in for a tackle and heard my neck snap'

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BBC News - Dec. 11

In my home town, I see teenage boys being pulled towards Andrew Tate and the ‘manosphere’ | Taj Ali

With inequality and insecurity growing, young men are vulnerable, but in Luton the community is showing them a real alternative. I was 12 years old when the far-right English Defence League (EDL) ...

The Guardian - Dec. 10

My daughter could have died. I blame US insurance companies | Melody Schreiber

I asked my doctor for a shot to protect my premature daughter against RSV. Then we realized we didn’t qualify for insurance. Since Thursday morning, United Healthcare hasn’t left my thoughts – ...

The Guardian - Dec. 10

My husband and I have lived in my house for 17 years. Should I finally add him to the deed?

“I have no mortgage.”

MarketWatch - Dec. 10

'I used my student grant': Women 'forced' to go private for gynaecological care

Women in agony are using their savings to pay for urgent treatment to avoid waits of up to two years.

BBC News - Dec. 9

‘I’m trying not to go bankrupt’: My husband of 24 years asked for a divorce. He wants my cell-phone records. Should I report him for tax fraud?

“I would like to keep the house because my grown children and grandchildren reside there.”

MarketWatch - Dec. 8

'I watched my house burn down with memories of my late daughter inside'

A 64-year-old with no insurance is left homeless after fire tore through her house in East Lothian.

BBC News - Dec. 8

'I lost a year of my life when stalker moved to UK'

Stephanie Hill, a former Miss England, says her stalker sent hundreds of messages.

BBC News - Dec. 8

Must I Share My Story?

A reader asks whether she needs to let her new colleagues, most of whom work remotely, know that she is undergoing chemotherapy treatments.

The New York Times - Dec. 8

Should I wear my Trump MAGA hat to work?

“I saw a couple of colleagues wearing Kamala pins before the election, but I have not seen one Trump hat.”

MarketWatch - Dec. 7

‘I’m a mother in turmoil’: My daughter refuses to see me — and she won’t let me see my grandchild. Should I cut her out of our will?

“Our family trust is a couple of decades old and needs revision.”

MarketWatch - Dec. 7

How do I make sure my retirement accounts go to my wife, and then my kids, when I die?

Planning and proper documentation is required if your wishes are to be carried out

MarketWatch - Dec. 7

Roque on Barça spell: 'I wanted to go to my farm'

Vitor Roque has revealed he considered giving up and retreating to his small farm in Brazil during his difficult spell at Barcelona.

ESPN - Dec. 6

Experience: I was bitten by a spider – and nearly lost my leg

My entire leg was on fire. It was as if someone had slit it open with a knife. One night, while in my recording studio in Tucker, Georgia, my ankle started getting red, itchy and swollen. I love ...

The Guardian - Dec. 6

Can I still use my credit card after debt consolidation?

You may be able to use your credit cards after consolidating, but that isn't always the best financial move.

CBS News - Dec. 5

‘I’ve nothing saved for retirement’: I’m 50 and earn $45,000. I don’t have a 401(k) match. Should I put 10% of my salary in a Roth IRA instead?

“I currently have $36,000 in student-loan debt in forbearance in the SAVE program.”

MarketWatch - Dec. 5

Im in My 60s with 85000 in Creditcard Debt Should I Use the Equity in My Home Or My Investments to Pay It Off

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