Man Accused of Firing Shotgun at Upstate New York Synagogue Faces New Federal Charge

Man Accused of Firing Shotgun at Upstate New York Synagogue Faces New Federal Charge

A new federal charge has been filed against a man accused of firing a shotgun into the air outside a synagogue in upstate New York December 11, 2023, 8:31 PM ET • 2 min read ALBANY, N.Y. — A new federal charge was filed Monday against a man accused of firing a shotgun into the … Read more

We are retired with $1.4 million in investments and 2 mortgages worth $200,000. Should we pay them back and risk increasing our Medicare premium? – CNET

We are retired with .4 million in investments and 2 mortgages worth 0,000.  Should we pay them back and risk increasing our Medicare premium?  – CNET

My wife and I are both retired. Currently we have an IRA worth over $800,000 that is intact and stocks worth $600,000. We receive pensions and Social Security, which amount to about $9,000 a month, but we have two mortgages that are not being paid off. Our primary mortgage has $42,000 left with 2.5% interest, … Read more

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