‘I handle my dad’s finances’: My father is in a nursing home and will get $100K in compensation. What should I do with it?
“I’ve thought about CDs, money-market and mutual funds.” Source link Quentin Fottrell
The ‘Trump bump’ added $75,000 to my $1.3 million portfolio. I’m 39. Should I retire early and move to Europe?
“I have my eyes set on either Italy or Spain next year, where the cost of living is roughly half of what it would be in the U.S.” Source link Quentin Fottrell
‘I’m young, debt-free and happy-go-lucky’: My boyfriend has $45,000 in debts, two houses, two kids and pays child support. Is he a safe bet to marry?
“Lately, we’ve been discussing the future, including marriage.” Source link Quentin Fottrell
I was invited to join a VIP investment club. It promoted bitcoin and other crypto — that’s when the trouble started.
“The people in charge, I realize now, somehow managed to manipulate a small-cap stock so the members made profits.” Source link Quentin Fottrell
‘I’ve no interest in investing more money in the stock market’: I’m debt-free, retired and ignoring the ‘Trump bump.’ What should I do with $400,000 in cash?
“I already have $1.5 million in the stock market.” Source link Quentin Fottrell
‘The gardener talked’: My grandmother gave her next-door neighbor $6,000 to buy a car. How can I protect her?
“The neighbor is living it up and — lo and behold! — and there is no vehicle.” Source link Quentin Fottrell
‘It’s a very ugly American trait’: I cried foul when basic-economy passengers grabbed premium-economy seats. The airline has finally shown me respect.
“That woman and her mother were selfish and self-interested, and believed that they were entitled to get those seats.” Source link Quentin Fottrell
‘I’m devastated she didn’t win’: I voted for Kamala Harris. Am I disloyal for taking advantage of the Trump stock-market rally?
“Am I trading off my candidate’s loss? Does that make me a turncoat?” Source link Quentin Fottrell
I inherited $200,000. One of my daughters is married with kids, but the other has debts. Do I split my windfall 50/50?
“She has incurred a lot of debt due to the financial strain of a sick pet, a car loan, student loans and an unpaid military home loan.” Source link Quentin Fottrell
‘I feel we’ve failed’: My son wants me to take out a $150,000 student loan so he can attend an out-of-state college. Is that fair?
“We are not eligible for any need-based aid.” Source link Quentin Fottrell