‘My father was a teetotaling, fair minded, liberal leaning capitalist’: And yet I allowed ‘friends’ to borrow $120K. How do I deal with the fallout

‘My father was a teetotaling, fair-minded, liberal-leaning capitalist’: And yet I allowed ‘friends’ to borrow $120K. How do I deal with the fallout?

“Of the original 10 I had earmarked for removal from my life, I’m still in contact with two.”

Business - MarketWatch - 6 hours ago

‘I wish Dad were here’: I received $500,000 after my late father’s wrongful-death lawsuit. My adviser suggests annuities. How do I invest it?

“I do not want incredibly high-risk investments. I want moderate risk, but something statistically stable.”

Business - MarketWatch - October 27

‘I have few close friends’: I’m 69, retired, single and have amassed $3.6 million. What should I do with my fortune?

“Many weeks I spend more on my three rescue kitties and one rescue mouse than I do on myself.”

Business - MarketWatch - October 29

‘I have the father-in-law from hell’: He stole my late husband’s savings — and took ownership of our home. What can I do?

“Law enforcement says they can’t prove that he forged signatures, so no charges can be filed.”

Business - MarketWatch - Yesterday

‘My partner and I have moved in together and I’m afraid I will have to do all the housework. How do I get him to help?’ | Leading questions

Look for ways to keep the equality of the honeymoon period going, says Eleanor Gordon Smith . And don’t assume he won’t do his share. Read more Leading questions My partner and I just moved ...

World - The Guardian - October 17

'I wasn't allowed to shower or use toilet by my abusive ex-girlfriend'

Gareth rushed to a supermarket or local pub because he was not allowed to use the toilet at home.

‘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 - Yesterday

‘I’m convinced the U.S. will be drawn into World War III’: How do I prepare my finances?

“I believe this to be a legitimate concern. I would prefer a politically neutral answer.”

Business - MarketWatch - October 26

‘I never dreamed I’d be in this position’: I’m 69 and have $10,000 in legal bills from my divorce. Should I borrow from my IRA?

“I do not have the funds for professional advice.”

Business - MarketWatch - 11 hours ago

‘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 didn’t mind my unusual first name – until I found out it could cost me dearly | Torsten Bell

Research shows that those with easier to pronounce names are more successful in the workplace. Names matter. I’ve written a whole book about our country being called Great Britain at a time when ...

World - The Guardian - 4 days ago

The secret health hell of being scammed: ‘I felt as though my mind was disintegrating’

When people are tricked into sending funds to a fraudster, it’s not just about the money – the shame and stigma of being conned can have a devastating impact on their emotional and psychological ...

World - The Guardian - October 23

‘I own my home’: I’m 74 with $300,000 in annuities and live modestly. What should I do with my retirement savings?

”I am not very savvy with the stock markets.”

Business - MarketWatch - October 24

‘How Do I Boil the Water?’ The Cooking Adventures of Young N.H.L. Players.

In some ways, the transition from amateur to pro hockey is seamless. But in the kitchen, it’s an “adjustment.”

Sports - The New York Times - 25 minutes ago

‘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?

“When my grandfather passed away, my uncle continued running the business and, at that point, he decided that my father would not receive any financial inheritance.”

Business - MarketWatch - October 19

‘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 - Yesterday

How I turned ChatGPT into my tour guide in Italy

I've tried out ChatGPT a lot since adding it to my repertoire, but my favorite use case so far has been as a tour guide in Italy.

Business - CNBC - October 26

'How I led police to a thief and got my bike back'

A man from Dalston traces his stolen bike and leads the police to the door of the thief.

‘I feel like I’m missing something’: I’m 68, divorced with two children. I’ve $750,000 and rent my home. Do I need a trust?

“I continue to reinvest the dividends and interest so my investments continue to grow.”

Business - MarketWatch - October 24

The 'smartest' thing this HR expert negotiated in a job offer: 'I tell my clients to do that all the time'

This HR expert negotiated the exit from a company before she was hired — and it paid off.

Business - CNBC - October 22

Ex-Falcons QB Desmond Ridder gets emotional upon signing with Raiders: 'I do everything for my family'

Ridder held back tears while describing how his opportunity in Las Vegas arose

Sports - CBS Sports - October 24

How should I tell my bigoted mother that my daughter has come out?

It can be a mistake to guess how people will react to ‘shocking’ news. With sensitivity, time and love, many hurdles can be overcome • Every week Annalisa Barbieri addresses a relationship ...

World - The Guardian - October 25

‘Now I only do dick jokes when I want to’: how Texan standup Kemah Bob found freedom in Britain

Their Miss Fortunate show – which takes in bipolar disorder, financial ruin and a shocking scamming in Thailand – will ‘take the charge paddles to the chest’ of a comedy career that began with an ...

World - The Guardian - October 14

Here’s the deal: AI giants get to grab all your data unless you say they can’t. Fancy that? No, neither do I | Chris Stokel-Walker

Data is vital to AI systems, so firms want the right to take it and ministers may let them. We must wake up to the danger. Imagine someone drives up to a pub in a top-of-the-range sports car – a ...

World - The Guardian - October 18

Trump says "I don't mind" if someone had to shoot through media

Former President Donald Trump told rally goers in Pennsylvania that he wouldn't mind if a potential assassination attempt went through the media risers.

‘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 - 3 days ago

My sisters want to hide $170,000 of our mother’s money from Medicaid by adding their names to her bank account. What should I do?

“The probate attorney says I could ask the court to remove sister No. 3 as co-executor, since she has acted unethically and illegally.”

Business - MarketWatch - October 24

How Cavs unleashed the new and improved Evan Mobley: 'I'm showing people what I can really do'

‘For years, I chalked it up to bad hearing’: My partner has signs of dementia. He’s already spent $750,000. How can I stop him from wiping us out?

“Some of these expenditures were along the lines of ‘Guess what I bought today?’ bad surprises.”

Business - MarketWatch - October 19

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