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My wife and I are separating. I provided the downpayment, and paid the mortgage on our home. Will I be allowed to keep it if we divorce?

"I am concerned she may be entitled to half of the property although I have been making all the mortgage payments."

Supreme Court weighs how far to go in ‘Super Bowl’ of tax cases that could nix wealth tax

Oral arguments unfolded Tuesday in the widely watched Moore vs. U.S. case about unrealized gains.

Home prices and mortgage rates will come down in 2024, creating a more ‘friendly’ housing market for buyers, Redfin says

Inflation is slowing, but consumers aren’t buying it. Are they just stuck in the past?

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The 2024 Infiniti QX60: A sensible choice in midsize luxury SUVs

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Dow trims early gain as investors await more labor-market data

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We have $3 million in real estate, which brings in $70,000 a year. Could I make the same income investing in stocks and bonds?

How to (legally) avoid taxes when selling a house

At 65, I thought I could eat whatever I wanted — until I woke up in the ICU

My late brother’s three children say they should receive the same annual monetary gifts their grandmother gives to her other children. Are they entitled?

‘Low-paying jobs are the economy’s way of saying you should get a better job’: I’ve decided to stop tipping, except at restaurants. Am I wrong?

My wife and I are separating. I provided the downpayment, and paid the mortgage on our home. Will I be allowed to keep it if we divorce?

How to gift stocks and bonds this holiday season

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When will mortgage rates come down? Realtor.com says buyers will ‘start to see some relief’ in the new year.

Home prices will drop next year, but so will inventory, Realtor.com says in its 2024 housing forecast.

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My late brother’s three children say they should receive the same annual monetary gifts their grandmother gives to her other children. Are they entitled?

“As the person with power of attorney, I encouraged her for the past few years to give gifts to her children and grandchildren.”

‘Low-paying jobs are the economy’s way of saying you should get a better job’: I’ve decided to stop tipping, except at restaurants. Am I wrong?

My father has dementia and ‘forgave’ my brother’s $200,000 house loan. The nursing-home notary said he was of sound mind. What can we do?

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I’m 65, work full time and get Social Security. I’ve debts of $38,500 and owe the IRS $8,000. How do I get back on my feet?

"I am fairly healthy and plan to work 10 additional years. I need a game plan."

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