‘This flies in the face of my morals and ethics’: My father cut my sisters out of his six figure estate. Should I push back

‘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 Budget

World - Financial Times - October 24

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

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World - The Guardian - October 25

‘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

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

'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.

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

‘I’m a mother in turmoil’: My daughter refuses to see me. She says I didn’t do anything wrong — or right. I have 5 kids. Do I cut her out of my will?

“Our family trust is a couple of decades old and needs revision.”

Business - MarketWatch - 7 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.

‘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 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 - Yesterday

‘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

‘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

‘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 - 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 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 - 3 days ago

‘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 - 7 hours ago

'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.

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 year

World - 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 - 5 days ago

‘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 - 2 days ago

My Intern Keeps Pushing For a Full-Time Role

… and three other tricky workplace dilemmas.

Business - Inc. - 2 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.

A decade ago, my father suffered alone and in misery. Why do dementia sufferers still face the same fate? | Nicci Gerrard

Launched in the Observer, John’s Campaign aims to give frail people the right to be accompanied by those who love them. Everyone has their own special way of grieving. Mine turned my life upside ...

World - The Guardian - 5 days ago

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