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‘I’m young, debt-free and happy-go-lucky’: My boyfriend has $45,000 in debts, two houses, two kids and pays child support. Is he a safe bet to marry?
“Lately, we’ve been discussing the future, including marriage.”Business - MarketWatch - 5 hours ago -
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 -
I’m 67, married and have two mortgages worth $660,000. Should I use my 401(k) to pay them off?
“I want to have $6,000 a month in cash to live comfortably and travel upon retirement.”Business - MarketWatch - November 9 -
Will my credit score drop if I pay a credit card debt collector?
Paying off an old debt could have an impact on your credit score — but not always in the way you'd think.Top stories - CBS News - 2 days ago -
Should I pay credit card debt that has been written off?
Paying off written-off debt may seem counterintuitive, but it can make sense in certain cases. Here's why.Top stories - CBS News - November 7 -
‘I became very frugal’: My husband and I are 40. I have $200,000 in student debt, while he has $600,000 in retirement savings. Are we in trouble?
“Neither of us will have an inheritance and everything we have, we built together.”Business - MarketWatch - 5 days ago -
‘I’ve no interest in investing more money in the stock market’: I’m debt-free, retired and ignoring the ‘Trump bump.’ What should I do with $400,000?
“I already have $1.5 million in the stock market.”Business - MarketWatch - 6 days ago -
Last two House Republicans who supported Trump impeachment to return
Ten House Republicans voted to impeach President-elect Donald Trump after the Capitol riot on Jan. 6, 2021. Just a few years later, only two are left in Congress. CBS News political reporter Hunter ...Top stories - CBS News - November 14 -
I’m 63, retired and getting $45,000 per year. But I only have about $200,000 in my IRA and still have a mortgage. What’s my move?
Have an issue with your financial adviser or considering a new one? Email questions or concerns to picks@marketwatch.com. We’ll have financial advisers weigh in.Business - MarketWatch - October 30 -
What will a debt collector do if I can't pay old credit card debt?
There are a few different strategies debt collectors can use when you're unable to pay off what you owe.Top stories - CBS News - November 5 -
Bowles defends Bucs' decision not to go for 2
Bucs coach Todd Bowles defended his decision to kick a tying extra point and not try a 2-point conversion for a shot at a victory Monday night against the Chiefs.Sports - ESPN - November 5 -
Free agent Teoscar Hernández says he is 'going to do everything in my power' to remain with Dodgers
Hernández won the World Series in his first year with Los AngelesSports - CBS Sports - November 2 -
China unveils 10tn yuan support for debt-stricken local government
Cash stops short of hoped-for ‘bazooka option’, with critics calling it ‘an accounting exercise’ that will not bolster growth. China has announced 10tn yuan in debt support for local governments ...World - The Guardian - November 8 -
Netflix ad-supported tier has 70 million monthly users two years after launch
Netflix's ad-supported tier, which launched in November 2022, has reached 70 million global monthly users.Business - CNBC - November 12 -
Netflix ad-supported tier has 70 million monthly users two years after launch
Netflix’s cheaper, ad-supported tier has reached 70 million global monthly active users two years after it was launched.Top stories - NBC News - November 12 -
Married for 54 Years, Two Poll Workers Die in Election Day Flood
Chuck and Cathie Baldwin were caught in a flash flood as they drove to the polls. Known as “proud hippies,” they hosted a musical festival called Chuckstock on their Missouri farm.Top stories - The New York Times - November 12 -
German bond investors bet on an end to Berlin’s ‘debt brake’
A key indicator has fallen below zero for the first time as market braces for higher German borrowingWorld - Financial Times - 6 hours ago -
‘I’m at a loss’: My boyfriend of nearly 10 years is naming his elderly parents as beneficiaries and giving them power of attorney. Am I right to be upset?
“I own the house we live in and he pays me a small amount of rent every month to help cover my mortgage and utilities.”Business - MarketWatch - 9 hours ago -
28% of credit card users are still paying off last year's holiday debt. But that's an improvement
Americans tend to overspend during the holiday season. In fact, some shoppers are still paying off last year's purchases.Business - CNBC - November 12 -
Still paying off last year's holiday debt? Here's what to do now.
If you haven't paid off last year's holiday credit card bills, use these strategies to tackle it now.Top stories - CBS News - November 15 -
3 times you should pay off credit card debt collections (and 3 times you shouldn't)
Paying off collections debt can be a smart financial move, but it won't make sense in every scenario.Top stories - CBS News - November 15 -
Should you use home equity to pay off debt before the holidays? What experts say
Using home equity to pay off debt before the holidays could make sense for some, but not everyone.Top stories - CBS News - 5 days ago -
Can you use a 401(k) hardship loan to pay off credit card debt?
You could pay off your credit card debt with your retirement funds, but there are likely better options.Top stories - CBS News - 4 days ago -
Bodies of two people found after house fire
Crews managed to get inside the building after putting the fire out but found two bodies inside.Top stories - BBC News - November 8 -
My friend has embraced conspiracy theories and I’m fed up with it | Ask Philippa
Think of him like a car in a skid, you want to take the steering wheel and switch direction, but the car has too much momentum and it will carry on the same path. The question I’ve had a good ...World - The Guardian - November 3 -
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‘Makes my heart beat faster’: why I Know Where I’m Going! is my feelgood movie
In the first of a new series in which writers explain their favourite mood-lifting watch, an ode to a charming 40s romance. In search of solace, I always turn to a film that will take me away from ...World - The Guardian - 5 days ago -
Two more Young Thug co-defendants accept plea deals
Two more people standing trial along with rapper Young Thug have pleaded guilty to reduced charges after reaching deals with prosecutorsEntertainment - ABC News - October 30 -
President Joe Biden has forgiven over $166 billion in student debt—see how much in each state
Fixes to existing forgiveness programs and a brief window under the new SAVE program allowed President Biden to forgiven $166 billion in student debt.Business - CNBC - November 15 -
‘This election season has been tense’: I voted for Kamala Harris and my husband voted for Donald Trump. Should I tell him?
“We have a very respectful and, for the most part, happy and healthy marriage.”Business - MarketWatch - November 6 -
My boyfriend struggled to come up with a down payment when we bought our house. I have $50K in investments. Was I wrong to keep this to myself?
“I could have cashed out my investments to get us closer to a 20% down payment.”Business - MarketWatch - November 3 -
Public sector pay rises and debt interest costs push up UK government borrowing; Bitcoin nearing $100,000 – business live
UK records the second highest October borrowing since 1993, while crypto-friendly Trump pushes bitcoin towards $100k. The jump in UK borrowing last month ( see opening post ) makes it hard for ...World - The Guardian - 2 days ago -
Will debt collectors sue over a $3,000 credit card debt?
A $3,000 credit card debt may seem minor, but some debt collectors could still aggressively pursue it. Here's why.Top stories - CBS News - November 5 -
Does debt consolidation or debt forgiveness make more sense with bad credit?
Finding the right solution to your high-rate credit card debt can be tough if your credit is less than ideal.Top stories - CBS News - November 14 -
Tim Dowling: two of my sons are home – and have brought Covid with them
Sitting at my kitchen table, waiting to be fed and watered, enjoying the pets, no housework. I wouldn’t mind being ill myself. It’s been a year since the last of my three sons moved out, leaving ...World - The Guardian - November 9 -
People's incomes are catching up with their debt
Credit card debt levels keep smashing records, but average balances are lower relative to borrowers' earnings than pre-pandemic and delinquencies are slowing.Top stories - NBC News - November 15 -
I’m a ‘trad wife’ in a happy marriage. How can I get my friends to accept me for who I am? | Leading questions
To your friends, your relationship is probably the least interesting thing about you, writes advice columnist Eleanor Gordon-Smith . Try to remember what drew you to these people in the first ...World - The Guardian - November 7 -
Cook Political Report shifts six House races to Dems, two to GOP
The nonpartisan Cook Political Report on Friday shifted six House races toward Democrats and two contests toward the GOP in their final update before Election Day. The election handicapper moved ...Politics - The Hill - November 1 -
Last two pro-impeachment House Republicans survive reelection
The last remaining House Republicans who voted to impeach President-elect Trump following the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol, survived their reelection bids this cycle, according to ...Politics - The Hill - November 8
