‘I want the calls and letters to stop’: My mother died owing $17,000 in credit card debt. The creditors want their money. Will I have to sell her house
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‘I want the calls and letters to stop’: My mother died owing $17,000 in credit-card debt. The creditors want their money. Will I have to sell her house?
“My mom passed away in May from Alzheimer’s. I was her primary caretaker.”5 hours ago -
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‘This was a money grab’: My uncle took over the family business — and left my father out in the cold. Can I claim our inheritance?
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When a Heinz advert features racist stereotypes to sell pasta sauce, it’s vital to speak out. So I did | Nels Abbey
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Will credit card debt forgiveness cover my $20,000 debt?
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‘If I have a fault, it’s that I’m too honest’ – Boris Johnson’s Unleashed, digested by John Crace
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