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‘I believe she made a big mistake’: My wife put her paycheck into a bank account with her inheritance. Do I now own 50% of those funds?
“I’m still working, and we’ve always filed joint tax returns.”Business - MarketWatch - November 2 -
‘I don’t want to stop her from moving on with her life’: If I die first, how do I make sure that my second wife doesn’t disinherit my children?
“Is there a way to protect everybody’s interests?”Business - MarketWatch - November 5 -
My wife is 9 years older than I am — but makes 50% less. Will I have to retire for her to receive my Social Security spousal benefits?
“She will probably retire nearly a decade before I do.”Business - MarketWatch - November 16 -
‘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.”Business - MarketWatch - November 9 -
I inherited $200,000. One of my daughters is married with kids, but the other has debts. Do I split my windfall 50/50?
“She has incurred a lot of debt due to the financial strain of a sick pet, a car loan, student loans and an unpaid military home loan.”Business - MarketWatch - November 16 -
How do I stay healthy in my 50s?
Ageing isn’t something that simply starts after you’ve reached a certain year. It’s a lifelong process, and in midlife your health needs can change. People in their 50s can be prone to a “vicious ...World - The Guardian - 2 days ago -
My wife glazes over when I talk about my writing. How can I come to terms with her indifference? | Ask Philippa
Your persona as an author is in the public domain, so perhaps your wife wants to keep the private you to herself. The dilemma I am a 53-year-old husband, happily married for 10 years. ...World - The Guardian - November 17 -
24-year-old was laid off from her 6-figure tech job—now she shucks oysters for parties: 'I do feel very happy'
Hannah Chea started a part-time job shucking oysters for parties to break up the routine of her day job in tech.Business - CNBC - November 3 -
‘Being divorced, I want to look out for her’: I gave my daughter $100K for a house. She’s buying a new home with her husband. What happens to my gift?
“They have now been married for six years.”Business - MarketWatch - October 30 -
'I love being my own boss': 30-year-old quit her job and halved her salary to run her side hustle full-time
While her income is lower than it was in her previous job, Anna-Marie Ortiz is happier as a small business owner.Business - CNBC - November 16 -
‘I have little faith in the world right now’: My husband died after a long illness and our joint bank account was frozen. How could this happen?
“Am I still the joint owner of this account?”Business - MarketWatch - October 31 -
‘I know it’s awkward to give advice to wealthy people’: My wife, 50, has terminal cancer. Our estate is worth $18 million. How do we prepare?
“We have two children ages 19 and 21, with one starting law school and the younger planning on medical school.”Business - MarketWatch - November 7 -
‘I worry I’ll be forced to sell the house’: My parents put their house in my name. Was this a terrible mistake?
“When my mother passes away, what will the tax implications be?”Business - MarketWatch - November 2 -
Do I need inheritance tax insurance?
Budget changes prompt wave of interest in life cover to avoid families scrambling to pay tax billsWorld - Financial Times - November 15 -
‘We’re living in uncertainty’: My sister has Alzheimer’s disease. How do I know the right time to take control of her finances?
“My eldest sister has asked me to take on her power of attorney for her, and together we met with her attorney.”Business - MarketWatch - 51 minutes ago -
‘Would this ruin her life — or transform it?’ My daughter is 25. Should I create a $5 million trust so she can give up her job and see the world?
“I just worry that she does not have the same opportunities I had early in my working career.”Business - MarketWatch - Yesterday -
What should my wife do with my Roth IRA when I die?
Beneficiary designations are not the answer in every situationBusiness - MarketWatch - November 13 -
Is My Employee Taking Advantage of the Flexibility I Give Her?
I want to be flexible, but she’s asking for a lot.Business - Inc. - 5 days ago -
It’s Her Serve and She’ll Do It Underarm if She Wants to
Sara Errani regularly serves slower than a club player. She also has a career Golden Slam in doubles.Sports - The New York Times - 2 days ago -
My grandmother gave her neighbor $6,000 to buy a car. There was no car. How can I protect her from further exploitation?
“The neighbor is living it up and — lo and behold! — there is no vehicle.”Business - MarketWatch - November 13 -
Officer accused in Andre Hill's murder takes stand: "I made a mistake"
Former Columbus officer Adam Coy said he rolled over Andre Hill's body, saw a pile of keys and realized there was no gun.Top stories - CBS News - October 29 -
‘Their house was purchased with my family money’: My late father left a life estate to his second wife. She’s only 10 years older than me. How can I undo this?
“Apparently the probate laws in Florida are different, perhaps superseding the will.”Business - MarketWatch - October 26 -
I worked for Kamala Harris. Here’s what I learned about her.
If you value information-driven decision making and mental toughness, take it from someone who saw Harris work up close: She is the right choice for your vote.Politics - The Hill - October 29 -
PSU's Franklin after another big loss: 'I own it all'
Following Penn State's disappointing home loss to Ohio State on Saturday, Nittany Lions coach James Franklin said, "There's nobody that's looking in the mirror harder than I am."Sports - ESPN - November 3 -
‘I handle my dad’s finances’: My father is in a nursing home and will get $100K in compensation. What should I do with it?
“I’ve thought about CDs, money-market and mutual funds.”Business - MarketWatch - 6 days ago -
Nearly half of Americans say they live paycheck to paycheck—only 30% actually do, new Bank of America data finds
Bank of America data shows the number of households actually living paycheck to paycheck may be smaller than the number of those who feel strapped for cash.Business - CNBC - 4 days ago -
I’m a 73-year-old retiree with a 50/50 portfolio whose bonds are doing terribly! Should I sell?
Diversification can be frustrating, but it’s still necessary.Business - MarketWatch - November 16 -
I want to find my ‘thing’. How can I work out what I want to do with my life? | Leading questions
Try too hard to find your purpose and you might miss it, writes advice columnist Eleanor Gordon-Smith . But wait too long for it to find you and you could lose out. Read more Leading ...World - The Guardian - 2 days ago -
'I can't say what my face will do in two hours'
Amy Green, who has Bell's palsy, says seeing Tulisa on TV helps raise awareness of the condition.Top stories - BBC News - 4 hours ago -
I find it hard to make friends – now my daughter does, too
Many of us are convinced our insecurities are screaming out because we compare what we feel like on the inside to what other people look like on the outside. The question I grew up in a ...World - The Guardian - November 10 -
‘It was obvious I wasn’t in Kansas anymore’: My local bank has no cashiers — and declined to accept my money. What’s going on?
“I’ll be looking for a new bank next week.”Business - MarketWatch - November 5 -
She works 50-hour weeks at her day job, runs her clothing side hustle at night—it got a $250,000 offer on 'Shark Tank'
Ashley and Zach Sankar got investment offers from Kevin O'Leary and Robert Herjavec for their clothing company NineteenTwenty on ABC's "Shark Tank."Business - CNBC - November 12