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My daughter’s boyfriend, a guest in my home, offered to powerwash part of my house — then demanded money
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I’m hosting a Memorial Day barbecue. Would it be so bad to ask my guests to make financial contributions?
I’m hosting a Memorial Day barbecue with friends and family this coming Sunday and, between the booze and the burgers, the ...
This bond can stand up to any volatility spike from inflation fears and tariff turmoil
Treasury Inflation Protected Securities (TIPS) are a good bet to beat nominal (non-inflation-protected) U.S. Treasurys if ...
This Social Security question is so hard that even financial pros get stumped
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My brother’s ‘good daughter’ siphoned $70,000 from her father’s accounts. Should she still get an inheritance?
He has a large old house, valued at about $170,000, and many valuable antiques. I will be the executor of his estate.” ...
‘We’re not wealthy’: My niece is marrying out of state and she has a honeymoon fund. Is that cheeky?
We are making plans to attend just to show support. The invitation states that our presence is a gift in itself.” ...
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If you haven’t filed your taxes yet, here’s what 15 tax experts say you should do now
It’s getting down to the wire, but if you haven’t filed your taxes yet, these 15 experts have tips to make it (at least somewhat) less painful — and more lucrative. From understanding your ...