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My husband spent $85,000 on repairs to my house before we were married. Does the house remain separate property?
“My will, created before my 2021 marriage, states that my home should go to my children.”MarketWatch - Business -
I’m 49 and my husband is 59. We have a $2.2 million house and $885,000 saved for retirement. Can we retire by 2030?
“We are homebodies with fairly simple and inexpensive tastes.”MarketWatch - Business -
'My husband died five weeks ago - blood compensation comes too late'
The government announced what it calls a "comprehensive" compensation scheme on Tuesday.BBC News - Top stories -
My mother excluded her late husband’s family from her will — and left everything to me. Should I help them out?
“The home they lived in was purchased by my stepfather, but they lived in a community property state — and my mother was married to the man for over 35 years, working and contributing.”MarketWatch - Business -
We’re in a ‘My Wife Did It’ Moment
Justice Alito and Senator Menendez have one thing in common.The New York Times - Top stories -
Julian Assange wins right to appeal against extradition: how did we get here and what happens next?
The family of the WikiLeaks founder had feared he could be on his way to the US this week, but Monday’s ruling will prolong the case for months at least. Julian Assange has won a potentially crucial victory in his long-running legal battle against ...The Guardian - World -
‘Is he trying to bamboozle me?’ My husband wants a divorce after 20 years. He offered his $275,000 401(k) in exchange for our $250,000 house.
“I used my 401(k) for life expenses because doctors found a parasite behind my husband’s eye.”MarketWatch - Business -
‘I see my greedy in-laws as misogynists’: I was a stockbroker in the 1980s and always kept my money separate from my husband’s. Is such self-protection justified?
“The biggest surprise when we got married was that my husband’s family saw me as a paycheck, even though they are all educated.”MarketWatch - Business -
During our final walkthrough, the seller’s agent told us someone died in the house. After we moved in, I found a lot of blood. What should we do?
“We just gave our condolences and, honestly, we were shocked that this had happened and the sale was still going through.”MarketWatch - Business -
‘I live in a slum’: My ex-husband knocked down, then rebuilt my home and left it in foreclosure. Now he refuses to pay alimony.
“He woke one morning and announced he was done.”MarketWatch - Business -
Factbox-What happens in Iran when a president dies in office?
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I Took Career Advice From My Mom for Granted. Then She Died.
The financial assistance would be invaluable. But I miss the emotional support even more.The Wall Street Journal - World -
My real-estate agent says my house ‘smells like dog.’ Is this a ploy to lower the price?
“I have a very good nose, and it smells like the inside of an air freshener.”MarketWatch - Business -
My husband finds life easy, and ‘corrects’ me because I don’t | Ask Philippa
Your brain is wired to need order to feel safe, he should respect that. The question I am mid-40s and married. My husband is good at dealing with life. He never worries, is never insecure, always positive, has unlimited energy and always has a ...The Guardian - World -
Cowboys TE Jake Ferguson says 'I'm not even scratching my surface' after breakout 2023 season
Ferguson finished top 10 among tight ends in every receiving categoryCBS Sports - Sports - NFL -
‘Our prenup stirred up resentment’: My husband, 62, lives in my home. I pay for his credit card, car loan, vacations and groceries. Now he wants to pool our assets.
“He has $1.2 million invested. I have close to $5 million in investments.”MarketWatch - Business -
Experience: my fiance died on our wedding day – and then I discovered his secret life
It was like I was trapped in a movie – with a hideous plot twist. I met Eric on a dating app in early 2018 when I was living in New York. He was handsome, talkative and interesting. I was falling for him – but there was something he needed to ...The Guardian - World -
You be the judge: should my mum let me drive her new car after I dented her old one?
Abbie says the minor collision was a one-off, but her mum Jane says she should now save up to buy her own car. You decide whose argument should be bumpedFind out how to get a disagreement settled or become a juror. Everyone make mistakes – even ...The Guardian - World -
My first bet: The lines we love immediately after the NFL schedule release
Which lines are bettors looking at immediately after the NFL schedule release?ESPN - Sports - NFL -
What will happen in House v. NCAA case? Answering key questions with historic settlement on horizon
The Big 12 has already approved the settlement with similar votes expected from other power conferences this weekCBS Sports - Sports -
Farah Griffin: Cohen denying desire for White House role made 'my jaw hit the floor'
Former White House communications director Alyssa Farah Griffin said Thursday she was surprised to hear Michael Cohen say in court that he was never pining for a job at the White House during his testimony in former President Trump’s Manhattan ...The Hill - Politics -
‘He’s holding all the cards’: My mother, 86, has dementia. Her partner of 30 years is on the deed to her home. How can I gain control of her finances?
“I asked to be put on the deed to my mother’s home and I was met with a swift ‘no’ from her partner. He said that since he had paid off the mortgage, the house is his.”MarketWatch - Business -
‘Once a cheater, always a cheater’: I’m the beneficiary on my ex-husband’s $250,000 life insurance. He’s now threatening to change it. Is he in breach of our divorce decree?
“I’m 50 years of age and only have $45,000 saved.”MarketWatch - Business -
‘Is this creepy?’ I want to give my 13-year-old daughter her late grandfather’s iPhone. A refurbished model costs $200.
“It could be something to remember him by, as they were close.”MarketWatch - Business -
‘I got seriously burned’: My financial adviser took me for lunch, bought my kids gifts — and had me invest $500,000 in annuities. What should I do?
“When I finally learned I’d been scammed, it took me a decade to pull my money out of the various annuities little by little, year by year.”MarketWatch - Business -
What did the inquiry say?
The report finds the infected blood scandal could and should have been largely avoided.BBC News - Top stories -
My wife and I are in our 60s. She was a stay-at-home mom. Can we retire on early Social Security and $1.6 million in savings?
“When I retire I will have to purchase health insurance policies for my wife and me.”MarketWatch - Business -
Red Lobster files for bankruptcy, but restaurants will stay open
Red Lobster has filed for voluntary Chapter 11 bankruptcy in Florida, the company confirmed in a statement late Sunday night — but it intends to keep its locations open.NBC News - Top stories -
My Twisted Path to a Meaningful Life
A bad night of partying left my body broken and nearly paralyzed. I let the pain shape me for the better.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
How I Met My Father
“What took you so long?” he said.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
We have $3.9 million in retirement and cash, but face a $60,000 annual college bill for our child over 5 years. Can I retire if my wife keeps working?
“Should I go back to some kind of part-time employment?”MarketWatch - Business -
Will Pizza Hut’s new burger sell better than McDonald’s pizza did?
A look at the challenges restaurants can face when stepping outside their comfort zones.MarketWatch - Business -
‘They left nothing except junk’: My brother and his wife emptied our father’s house. It stands empty years after his passing. How can I make this right?
“The house’s tax payments remain two years behind, amounting to several thousand dollars.”MarketWatch - Business -
‘I racked up $45,000 in credit-card debt doing home repairs’: Should I refinance my $1.5 million house — or take out a personal loan to pay it off?
“We live in a very strong housing market in Los Angeles so we’re not worried about it losing value.”MarketWatch - Business -
What happened to Minnesota? An entire mindset gets tested
Mike Conley helped change the Timberwolves' mentality this season, but the Nuggets now have them on the brink of elimination.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
What happens when councils take control of buses?
More people are using buses in Reading where they are publicly-owned - will others towns follow?BBC News - Top stories -
What is flight turbulence and why does it happen?
Most turbulence occurs in cloud with up- and downdrafts of wind, says BBC Weather's Simon King.BBC News - Top stories -
UK infected blood scandal: what happened in other countries?
Victims in Britain have finally gained a measure of justice – elsewhere the fight has had varying outcomes. On Monday, infected blood victims in the UK finally felt they had obtained a measure of justice and closure, nearly 50 years after the ...The Guardian - World - United Kingdom -
Iran’s President Died, Opening a New Chapter of Instability
Also, prosecutors rested their case against Trump. Here’s the latest at the end of Monday.The New York Times - Top stories - Iran -
The Crushing Loss of My Beloved Old Couch
Our new settee just doesn’t sit well. How can we ever cushion the blow?The Wall Street Journal - World