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‘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 -
Should I take out my pension tax-free lump sum?
Investment firms report a rush of clients looking to withdraw cash before the BudgetWorld - Financial Times - October 24 -
'This is my face and I will embrace what I have'
Cancer survivor Robin Fahey is taking part in an art exhibition highlighting facial prosthetics.Top stories - BBC News - 2 days ago -
‘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 - 2 days ago -
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 -
My six-year-old daughter was shot at Sandy Hook – and I faced a torrent of abuse
Robbie Parker and his family were devastated by the death of their beloved, inquisitive Emilie. Then rightwing provocateurs claimed he was a ‘crisis actor’ and the threats began. When the blow ...World - The Guardian - October 15 -
‘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 could see my kneecap was not where it should be'
Cam Roigard suffered a knee injury that threatened to derail his Test career before it had properly started. But he is back - quicker and stronger than ever.Top stories - BBC News - October 30 -
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 -
You be the judge: should my husband stop smuggling his hip flask into the theatre where I work?
Ellen’s husband Rog loves a crafty swig; she worries he’ll be spotted and embarrass her. Should he put a lid on it or should she enter into the spirit of things? You decide Find out how to get a ...World - The Guardian - November 1 -
What should my wife do with my Roth IRA when I die?
Beneficiary designations are not the answer in every situationBusiness - MarketWatch - 2 hours ago -
'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.Top stories - BBC News - October 31 -
‘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 -
‘I am now an empty nester’: I encouraged my two adult sons to move out. I was anxious and scared — now my heart is full
‘With the sale of the house, I was able to pay off some small debts, and now I am 100% debt free’Business - MarketWatch - October 19 -
‘My upper arms are like jelly’: can I learn to love weightlifting in six weeks?
It builds muscle mass, improves bone density and is good for your heart, mood and sleep. But how easy is it to get started at 49, when you haven’t entered a gym for decades?. As a middle-aged ...World - The Guardian - 5 days ago -
I lost my six year old son when flash floods inundated Nova Scotia - This is climate breakdown
Before the floods, I was always with my boys. Always. This is Tera’s story. Location Martock, Canada. Disaster Nova Scotia floods, 2023. Tera works with people who have physical and mental ...World - The Guardian - Yesterday -
I left my husband after he raped me. Should I tell our daughter what happened? | Ask Philippa
You don’t have to tell your daughter every detail, you could let her know that you were deeply unhappy. The question I am in my late 50s . I left my husband to be with my new partner some ...World - The Guardian - October 27 -
‘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 -
'Elon, can I have my designs back please', says I, Robot director after Tesla launch
Alex Proyas, who directed the 2004 Will Smith film, compared his film to Tesla's new vehicles.Top stories - BBC News - October 14 -
Can I transfer my property to my son to reduce tax liabilities?
I own a second home in Cornwall and spend a few weeks there every yearWorld - Financial Times - October 16 -
Should I pay off my mortgage in retirement? New book tackles big money questions
Retirement planning is filled with big questions. For some retirees, whether or not to pay off their mortgage is one of them.Business - CNBC - November 3 -
‘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 - 6 days ago -
‘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 - November 5 -
‘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 - 4 days ago -
My Intern Keeps Pushing For a Full-Time Role
… and three other tricky workplace dilemmas.Business - Inc. - 6 days ago -
'It's my car - why should an under-21 not be allowed in it?'
Planned limits on newly qualified drivers has sparked a debate - the BBC hears from both sides.Top stories - BBC News - October 25 -
My Sister Chose My Birthday for Her Scheduled C-Section. I’m Annoyed!
After five years of sharing birthdays with her nephew, a reader is bristling at her sister’s decision to create a perennial scheduling conflict just for fun.Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 23 -
'I had to bulldoze my house' - Palestinians face spike in Israeli demolition orders in East Jerusalem
Human rights groups say the number of homes demolished has nearly doubled since 7 October 2023.Top stories - BBC News - October 17 -
‘I always know where my keys are’: UK poll backs Saoirse Ronan’s words on women’s safety
British women want men to better understand gender-based violence and harassment, YouGov survey finds. Rarely can 10 words dropped into a TV chatshow have caused such a powerful ripple as those by ...World - The Guardian - November 1 -
'I got my life back.' Veterans with PTSD making progress thanks to service dog program
After working at a crowded and dangerous internment camp in Iraq, Air Force Staff Sgt. Heather O’Brien brought home with her anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorderHealth - ABC News - Yesterday -
‘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