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’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

‘My right side was paralysed, I was so sick’: the pesticide poisonings in Brazil that lead back to the UK

Investigation uncovers how chemicals like diquat, banned in the UK but legal to export, are causing health problems in the global south. Valdemar Postanovicz was at home after a day tending to his ...

The Guardian - Dec. 8

My awkward brush with green shaming

In an ideal world we would not need to be prodded into greener behaviour

Financial Times - Dec. 8

'Why I spent £85k of my own money to help fix Britain's housing crisis'

Dr Jess Steele put her money into a project providing affordable homes to people in her community.

BBC News - 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

Are there any pitfalls to having my retirement savings in two brokerage accounts? I have $900,000 in an IRA and 401(k).

“I’m 52 years old and I don’t plan on drawing from my IRA until my required minimum distribution.”

MarketWatch - Dec. 7

Longevity doctor and yogi: I 'build my life around' these 5 daily habits—anyone can benefit from them

Dr. Monisha Bhanote, a longevity physician, has studied cellular health for decades. These are the practices she abides by for a long, healthy life.

CNBC - Dec. 7

My health insurer billed me for $1,883 I didn’t owe. Here’s how I fought it — and won.

Consumer protections exist, but it can take a lot of time, patience and determination to fight a health insurer, and not everyone prevails.

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

This is how we do it: ‘My life with my lover exists in a different universe to my marriage’

Sebastian and Vivianna have been in a secret relationship for seven years, which has maintained its intensity despite long absences from each other How do you do it? Share the story of your sex ...

The Guardian - Dec. 7

Nick Fuentes facing battery charge after 'your body, my choice' confrontation at his Illinois home

Far-right streamer and influencer Nick Fuentes has been accused of battery after allegedly spraying a woman with pepper spray when she appeared at his front door in Illinois last month as his ...

NBC News - 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

You be the judge: my flatmate is going travelling. Should he take our kitchen appliances with him?

Ronan wants to claim the air fryer and blender, but Kyle says these things now belong to the flat. You decide whose argument is undercooked Find out how to get a disagreement settled or become a ...

The Guardian - 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

I love Christmas, especially making edible gifts – even for the grinches in my life

In this week’s Feast newsletter: Everything about the holidays makes me happy, even light-up earrings. But my favourite thing is whipping up treats for loved ones. • Sign up here for our weekly ...

The Guardian - Dec. 5

My Dog Had Trust Issues. So Did I.

We needed a steady presence in our lives. Enter Kevin.

The New York Times - Dec. 5

I gave up bulk buying – and changed my attitude to money | Emma Brockes

Haul culture, fast fashion and warehouse shopping are not only a waste of hard-earned cash and resources but a titanic misuse of time. One of the conventional pleasures of the American shopping ...

The Guardian - Dec. 5

My friend declared bankruptcy. Can creditors still go after him for child support, back taxes and student debt?

“Most of those old debts are credit-card debts.”

MarketWatch - Dec. 4

'Stay off my lawn': ISU, SMU ADs trade CFP barbs

Athletic directors at Iowa State and SMU are in a turf war over the latest College Football Playoff rankings, leading to a "stay off my lawn" moment on social media.

ESPN - Dec. 4

Martial law came to South Korea – and my friends and I doomscrolled through the night

Since the separation of the Koreas in 1953, our elders have experienced the suspension of normal civil rights many times. But for the younger generation, this was a horrifying and instructive ...

The Guardian - Dec. 4

How Can I Show My Boyfriend My Parents’ Filthy Home?

A reader dreads the thought of her partner seeing her squalid childhood home, but being honest with her parents about her embarrassment is a nonstarter.

The New York Times - Dec. 4

Will my loved ones have to pay tax on my pension when I die?

I’m worried about the new rules that mean my pension is subject to inheritance tax

Financial Times - Dec. 4

A moment that changed me: I felt alone in my misery – but catching a fish gave me hope

I had long resisted spending days in the cold and wet of north-east Scotland. Then I realised it offered the peace and quiet I needed most. In August 2020, a doctor said two words to me that have ...

The Guardian - Dec. 3

How can I avoid paying interest on my credit card?

Interest charges can cause your balance to balloon quickly, but these strategies can reduce those extra costs.

CBS News - Dec. 3

How often do I need to shampoo and how do I pick one that suits my hair?

We asked the mane question to experts – is shampooing any good for hair and what is the correct way to do it?. Growing up, I washed my hair every day. I was washing my body every day, so I figured ...

The Guardian - Dec. 3

Maher on another Trump term: 'I'm s‑‑‑ting my pants. ... I may quit'

Comedian Bill Maher said in a podcast that he is tempted to quit his show, citing the prospect of President-elect Trump’s second term. “I’m s‑‑‑ting my pants,” Maher said. “I mean, I may quit ...

The Hill - Dec. 3

Ivy League-trained psychologist: How I say 'no' to my kids—and why more parents need to do the same

Parents who struggle to say "no" to their children could be doing them disservice in the long run, according to child psychologist Becky Kennedy.

CNBC - Dec. 3

I wake up aroused – but can’t maintain it to make love to my wife

Anxiety is getting the better of me. What can I do to combat it and get my confidence back?. I often wake up with a good erection , but when I try to make love with my wife I get all hot ...

The Guardian - Dec. 3

Amorim tells United fans: 'I don't like my chant'

Ruben Amorim has said he is uncomfortable with Manchester United fans singing his name and would rather they showed their support for the players rather than the coach.

ESPN - Dec. 3

I escaped Rwanda genocide as a baby. I returned to find my generation has buried its pain | Ornella Mutoni

My Guardian documentary, The Things We Don’t Say, focuses on complex stories of healing in a country where many are putting on a brave face. Watch The Things We Don’t Say I was six months old ...

The Guardian - Dec. 3

‘I don’t want the government involved in my affairs’: My husband lists me as his beneficiary. We don’t have children. Do we need a will?

“My concern is that there would be some involvement by the state that would cost me.”

MarketWatch - Dec. 3

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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