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The Moneyist: My son, 23, pays me rent. He has saved $10,000 living with me. Should I ask him to leave when he hits 26?

This mother asks, ‘What can he do to help maximize the money he has saved? And how should I invest the money he is giving me?’.....»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchJan 13th, 2021

The Moneyist: I’ve bitcoin and dogecoin FOMO! ‘I’m too old to sit and hope I can make up for the lost time by safely investing my little bit of money’

‘I have a $3,000-a-month pension. I am living with my ill father, and I am currently not working and looking for a job. I am going to college using the GI Bill. I am almost 50, and have no 401(k).’.....»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchMay 20th, 2021

The Moneyist: My ex-wife passed away. I’m the beneficiary on her life insurance. Her family wants me to pay her funeral expenses and won’t leave me alone

‘I blocked my ex-in-laws, and now I received a threatening voicemail from a blocked number, so I’ve taken it upon myself to notify the authorities.’.....»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchMay 12th, 2021

The Moneyist: My wife’s brother, 60, lives with his mom. He thinks the house belongs to him. What should happen after my mother-in-law dies?

‘Should they let him have the house or rent it? Should they make him pay for the house?’.....»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchMay 10th, 2021

The Moneyist: I have crypto FOMO! ‘I’m too old to sit and hope I can make up for the lost time by safely investing my little bit of money’

‘I have a $3,000-a-month pension. I am living with my ill father, and I am currently not working and looking for a job. I am going to college using the GI Bill. I am almost 50, and have no 401(k).’.....»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchMay 6th, 2021

Some TikTok influencers say the reality of living rent-free at content mansions wasn"t the Hollywood dream they anticipated

The top influencer news of the week includes how Abby Roberts grew to become one of the biggest makeup creators on TikTok. "They would literally treat us like a dollar sign," Not.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderMay 6th, 2021

The Moneyist: My ex-husband moved in. He pays $150 for cable, his only expense, and gives me the silent treatment if I ask him to pay for dinner

‘I was doing great on my own with the kids. I managed to get an apartment, pay for health insurance and even continue with my youngest son’s private school.’.....»»

Category: smallbizSource: nytMay 6th, 2021

Not even the pandemic and political unrest could knock Hong Kong from its spot as the world"s most expensive city to rent a luxury apartment

A $10,000 monthly budget in Hong Kong will get a renter less than 1,500 sq. ft. of living space. One home in the city is being rented for $2 million a year. Luxury apartment buildings are.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderApr 29th, 2021

The Moneyist: I saved $1.1M for retirement, earn $128K and have $22K in cash. Can I afford my dream car — an $80K Nissan GT-R?

‘I’m 41 and single with no kids, and have always been a big saver.’.....»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchApr 26th, 2021

The Moneyist: I have $1.1M saved for retirement, earn $128K and have $22K in savings. Can I afford my dream car, an $80K Nissan GT-R?

‘I’m 41 and single with no kids, and have always been a big saver.’.....»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchApr 26th, 2021

The Moneyist: I saved $1.1M for retirement, earn $128K and have $56,000 on my mortgage. Can I afford my dream car — a Nissan GTR?

‘I’m 41, single, no kids, and have always been a big saver.’.....»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchApr 26th, 2021

The Moneyist: ‘I vow to fight for full custody of my kids’: I married my wife THRICE to bring her to the U.S. — she surprised me with divorce

‘I came to the U.S. on a working visa in 2005, working day and night to earn an honest living and achieve the American dream.’.....»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchApr 20th, 2021

The Moneyist: My fiancée’s mother asked us to raise her 2 kids, as we live in a good school district and she has a gambling addiction — then she claimed their stimulus checks

‘I advised her to leave the money as the IRS may eventually ask for it back. Her new boyfriend then quickly told her to withdraw it anyway.’.....»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchApr 14th, 2021

The Moneyist: My husband doesn’t get along with my son. I brought most of the wealth into our marriage. How do I split my estate?

‘My husband is more interested in dipping deep into our savings, and living it up in retirement while we are young enough to enjoy it.’.....»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchApr 11th, 2021

The Moneyist: I’m a farmer in my late 30s and live a frugal lifestyle. My son has a disability. Should I pay extra on my mortgage — or save for retirement?

‘He has a disability that will likely mean he will be living with us for our entire lives.’.....»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchApr 7th, 2021

The Moneyist: My second husband doesn’t get along with my son. I brought most of the wealth into our marriage. How do I split my estate?

‘My husband is more interested in dipping deep into our savings, and living it up in retirement while we are young enough to enjoy it.’.....»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchApr 5th, 2021

The Moneyist: My parents died of COVID-19 and left no will. My brother lives rent-free in their home, and borrowed $35,000. What now?

How do we move into probate so we do not lose the house and bank accounts, while not killing ourselves in the process?’.....»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchMar 26th, 2021

The Moneyist: My landlord gave me a waiver on rent as I waited for Section 8 rental assistance — 25 years later, she wants me to pay $1,700

‘The owner has a little black book and demands that I pay her back the debt that was supposedly waived years ago.’.....»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchMar 22nd, 2021

The Moneyist: I’m 60 and lost my job due to COVID-19. My husband makes $150K. We saved $1.3 million. Do I resign myself to early retirement?

‘We have a good relationship, but I’m afraid of being dependent on someone, even if it’s my husband.’.....»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchMar 19th, 2021

The Moneyist: My father’s divorce decree said he’d leave us his house, but he put it in an irrevocable trust. Is there anything we can do?

‘My father says he feels very guilty about the entire situation.’.....»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchMar 10th, 2021

The Moneyist: My father’s ‘domineering’ wife turned our dad against us. His divorce decree said he’d leave us his house, but he put it in an irrevocable trust

‘My father says he feels very guilty about the entire situation.’.....»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchMar 10th, 2021