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More companies than usual are downbeat on the end of the year — but Wall Street’s profit estimates are still strong
As Wall Street’s attention turns to the final three months of the year, more companies are downbeat, even as analysts…
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Fate of postelection stock-market rally may be in the hands of bond traders
Stock investors absorbed a sharp midweek, postelection spike in Treasury yields and sent equities to record highs on Friday. Now…
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I’m 67, married and have two mortgages worth $660,000. Should I use my 401(k) to pay them off?
“I want to have $6,000 a month in cash to live comfortably and travel upon retirement.” Source link
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‘My father was a teetotaling, fair-minded, liberal-leaning capitalist’: And yet I allowed ‘friends’ to borrow $120K. How do I deal with the fallout?
“Of the original 10 I had earmarked for removal from my life, I’m still in contact with two.” Source link
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My boyfriend struggled to come up with a down payment when we bought our house. I have $50K in investments. Was I wrong to keep this to myself?
“I could have cashed out my investments to get us closer to a 20% down payment.” Source link
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Here’s how ETF investors can lock in higher yields as Treasury rates jumped in October
Defined-maturity bond ladder ETFs could help investors lock in high yields and maturity dates to match their investment goals during…
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Boot Barn stock slides after CEO departure announcement, but Western-wear retailer’s forecast is more upbeat
Western-themed retail chain Boot Barn Holdings Inc. on Monday said its chief executive would be leaving next month, while forecasting…
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‘She did not even attend his funeral’: My friend married in secret and suddenly died. Does his widow inherit his $1 million home?
“His parents paid for the $50,000 down payment to the house when they purchased it 30 years ago.” Source link
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Legendary ‘Letterman’ and ‘Daily Show’ producer on discovering hidden talent on the job — and in herself — at 65
Madeleine Smithberg is used to identifying talent, but now the tables are turning. Source link
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‘I feel like I’m missing something’: I’m 68, divorced with two children. I’ve $750,000 and rent my home. Do I need a trust?
“I continue to reinvest the dividends and interest so my investments continue to grow.” Source link
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