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My brother and I inherited our mother’s home, and I moved into it. Do I owe him anything?
‘Although my brother has essentially abandoned me and this house, he is still expecting to get paid half of what the house is worth when it is either sold or remortgaged.’ Read More
Oh Facebook, how I missed you: Monday’s 6-hour outage was a reminder of the valuable role the platform plays in our lives
Even as we complain about the social-media network, there’s no denying how its serves as a tool to connect us to each other Read More
I gave my ex-wife 50% of my wages as alimony so I could avoid debts. She agreed to help pay my expenses — but reneged on our deal
‘We live as roommates. She pockets over $ 2,000 a month.’ Read More
Disbarred lawyer with ‘crippling’ gambling problem admits stealing nearly $ 2 million in Philadelphia Eagles’ seat-license scam
Frank Tobolsky claimed he was raising money for seat license loans, but blew it at casinos, prosecutors said. Read More
Not all homeowners fetch the same return on their investment — and there’s one big reason why
The racial gap in housing returns means that Black and Hispanic homeowners aren’t able to generate wealth from buying property as well as their white neighbors, a report finds. Read More
The 2021 Kia Niro EV: A city driver with a crossover vibe
This all-electric small car with a crossover vibe can travel a respectable 239 miles on a single charge. The catch: It’s only available in nine states right now. Read More
3 reasons parents shouldn’t put their kids through college
Parents who want to help their children pay for college often fail to do the math, and get saddled with serious debt. Read More
Are you allowed to ask your doctors and nurses if they’re vaccinated? And do they have to answer?
The question is especially important for immunocompromised individuals — even if they are vaccinated. Read More
How to settle a loved one’s estate — and when to hire a professional organizer
Key questions include whether there’s enough cash or income for the surviving spouse to live comfortably without selling the family house. Read More
Should this couple take advantage of a hot sellers’ market in real estate to cash in before retirement? The answer isn’t straightforward
Before you start moving homes, put a retirement plan in place. Read More