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I want to refinance my mortgage, but I’m about to turn 70. How would that affect my heirs?
I hope you can help me figure this out. I am 69 years old and will turn 70 at the…
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This cafe in Denmark fixes your damaged electrical goods for free
Six years ago the ‘Repair Café’ in Copenhagen began hosting special events where customers could bring in damaged electrical devices…
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Are you a financial cheater? Over 40% of Americans say they’ve deceived their partners about money
One of the biggest challenges couples face is the decision to merge their finances. That choice can have major repercussions…
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Anti-tax extremist hid his fortune from the IRS while living on food stamps, government says
It may take a while, but the taxman always cometh. An Oregon computer consultant who owned millions of dollars worth…
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My husband and I have been happily married for over 30 years. Am I foolish or selfish for wanting to quit my job?
I would like to quit my job in the beginning of 2022, but I’m trying to figure out if I…
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Do AI-powered lending algorithms silently discriminate? This initiative aims to find out
Hello and welcome back to MarketWatch’s Extra Credit column, a weekly look at the news through the lens of debt.…
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Coalition of states are investigating Instagram’s effects on youth
A bipartisan coalition of state attorneys general said Thursday it is investigating how Instagram attracts and affects young people, amping…
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Jeff Bezos will give nearly $100 million to groups serving homeless families
Nonprofits serving homeless families will receive nearly $100 million from one of Amazon AMZN, +4.14% founder Jeff Bezos’ charitable funds,…
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Gen Z is wildly unrealistic about how much money stocks, crypto and other investments will give them for retirement and you’ve just come into a pile of money, so why are you feeling so anxious?
Hi, MarketWatchers. Don’t miss these top stories. Biden’s Build Back Better needs an answer on a key question: How much…
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Was COP26 more ‘blah blah blah’? Yes, and here’s why that’s OK
BARCELONA, Spain (Project Syndicate)–“Blah, blah, blah.” That was how the young climate activist Greta Thunberg characterized this year’s climate summit in Glasgow (COP26)—even…
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