Man fires shotgun outside Jewish temple in upstate New York as Hanukkah begins, no one injured

Man fires shotgun outside Jewish temple in upstate New York as Hanukkah begins, no one injured

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — A man fired a shotgun twice outside a Jewish temple in upstate New York, hours before the start of Hanukkah on Thursday, then said “Free Palestine” as he was taken into custody, police said. No one was injured. The episode in the state capital of Albany took place amid rising fears … Read more

My husband says we will be “homeless” if we continue renting. We are 68 and 74 years old: should we buy a house instead? – CNET

My husband says we will be “homeless” if we continue renting.  We are 68 and 74 years old: should we buy a house instead?  – CNET

My husband is 68 years old and I am 74 years old. He earns $250,000 a year. We rent a townhouse in a very upscale suburb in the Houston area, but our last rent increase was $300 a month! My husband wants to find a house for no more than $300,000 because he doesn’t want … Read more

Mother of 17-Year-Old Killed in Police Traffic Stop Leads Peaceful Protest in France

Mother of 17-Year-Old Killed in Police Traffic Stop Leads Peaceful Protest in France

The mother of a 17-year-old who was killed during a police traffic stop in France has led a peaceful protest in the Paris suburb of Nanterre By ANGELA CHARLTON Associated Press November 19, 2023, 2:52 PM ET • 3 min read NANTERRE, France — The mother of a 17-year-old who was killed during a traffic … Read more

Brazil U-17 National Team aims for victory against New Caledonia U-17 National Team at Jakarta International Stadium in 2023 U-17 World Cup

Brazil U-17 National Team aims for victory against New Caledonia U-17 National Team at Jakarta International Stadium in 2023 U-17 World Cup

JAKARTA – The Brazilian U-17 National Team has forgotten its defeat against the Iranian U-17 National Team in the first match of Group C of the 2023 U-17 World Cup. Now Brazil is ready to look forward to victory against the New Caledonia U-17 National Team. The second match in the group phase took place … Read more

Estate Planning: Protecting Your Assets and Blended Family

Estate Planning: Protecting Your Assets and Blended Family

My husband and I just created a trust with the help of an attorney. I’m 68 and he’s 76, and we’re both in good health. I have a 26 year old married daughter. My partner has no children. He and my daughter don’t get along, and so far neither has been able to mend the … Read more

Minneapolis Fed President Advocates for Further Rate Hike to Tackle Inflation

Minneapolis Fed President Advocates for Further Rate Hike to Tackle Inflation

NEW YORK, Nov 7 (Reuters) – Minneapolis Federal Reserve President Neel Kashkari said the U.S. central bank still has work to do to control inflation, suggesting he favors a further rise in interest rates. At the end of its monetary policy meeting last week, the Fed once again kept interest rates unchanged and analysts believe … Read more

Co-Signing a Mortgage: Should I Have Done It?

Estate Planning: Protecting Your Assets and Blended Family

I went through a terrible divorce 15 years ago. I will finally finish paying my ex-husband in July. My divorce was so costly that I never remarried. My boyfriend of 14 years was having financial problems and needed to refinance his house to pay off his debt. It could not be approved without a co-signer. … Read more

Understanding the Risks: Co-Signing a Mortgage and Potential Consequences for Parents

Estate Planning: Protecting Your Assets and Blended Family

My mother and stepfather just co-signed a mortgage for my brother. My mother said their house was used as collateral. If my brother can’t pay his mortgage, our mother will have to pay it for him, or the bank will take his house, right? Also, what happens if my mother and stepfather both pass away … Read more

Can I Get a Loan to Purchase a Quadplex with No Income?

Can I Get a Loan to Purchase a Quadplex with No Income?

First of all, I’m a complete beginner, I know almost nothing and I expect to be made fun of. Here’s my question: I currently live with my girlfriend. I was looking for houses and found a very nice quadplex that was just renovated. I run two businesses, but I personally have no source of income. … Read more