‘I was mentally and emotionally drained’: During my divorce, I made a hasty decision to take early retirement. Can I undo this?
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My mother-in-law, 75, has difficulty paying off her $52,000 mortgage and $20,000 HELOC. Should she sell her home — or take out a reverse mortgage?
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‘I’d rather wear a potato sack’: I’m a bridesmaid at three weddings. The brides chose ugly dresses — and I’m obliged to pay. Should I say no?
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Microsoft tests a handy Windows account summary – and another ad
Microsoft said Friday that it will begin to roll out a handy summary of your account settings within the Windows 11 Start menu — but that also it will be pushing an ad for the Xbox Game Pass on the Start page. Microsoft released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22635.3500 (KB5036985) to the Beta Channel
Homebuyers Get Hit With Brutal News: Mortgage Rates Soar Past 7%
Mortgage rates did not simply rise this week—they soared past 7% for the first time since December 2023, putting a massive hurdle in front of homebuyers hoping to find an affordable home this spring. The average rate for a 30-year fixed home loan rose from 6.88% to 7.10% for the week ending April 18, according
Take Five: Dancing to the dollar’s beat
(Reuters) – Just when it looked like rate cuts were coming any minute now, inflation has reared its head and the strength of the dollar is forcing other central bankers… Read more »
USD/JPY goes on a roller-coaster ride prompted by geopolitical risk
USD/JPY whipsaws lower and then higher on alternating risk-on risk-off caused by Middle East tensions. Governor Ueda talks about defending the Yen from further weakness and currency-induced imported inflation. USD/JPY… Read more »
Oil steady around weekly low while markets are unwinding risk premium over tension in Middle East
Oil turns flat for this Friday with markets writing off Middle Eastern tensions during APAC session. WTI Oil prices retreat from $85.00, while Brent dips below $90. The US Dollar… Read more »
US Dollar slides lower with markets reversing safe have inflows on Middle Eastern tensions
The US Dollar eases a touch despite safe-haven support on early Friday trading. Tensions in the Middle East flared up again with reports of Israel attacking an Iranian military base. … Read more »
Windows’ AI-powered future could feature ‘Qualcomm Inside’
For years, AMD and especially Intel have dominated the PC industry, even after Qualcomm introduced its first Snapdragon processors for laptops. Now, Microsoft may be giving pride of place to Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X Elite processor with an upcoming Windows feature — and leaving AMD and Intel out in the cold…