« Our society has never been so permeable to the bad news that is distilled all day long », began Basil Gertis, the president of the CCI of Var during his greeting ceremony. “ People have doubts and many picture a gloomy future with an economic decline, a loss of values, repeated crises, growing insecurity … Read more
A surreal and “historic” moment in the opinion of Pascal Gouttenoire, its president. There Rhône FDSEA held its annual open-air congress on Friday morning, at the blockage point installed since Wednesday on the M6 (ex-A6) in Limonest. An improvised stand on a trailer, dozens of benches lined up on three lanes in the Lyon-Paris direction … Read more
As a man keen on culture, Jean-Pierre Giran was clearly delighted to present his first wishes as president of the Metropolis Toulon Provence Mediterranean (TPM) au Liberty Theater of Toulonnational scene shared with Châteauvallon (Ollioules). « Culture is at home in the Metropolis. We need it, it’s the best defense against ignorancehe said at the … Read more
In your article “I want to access my 401(k) sooner. Is a loan the only way? you wrote that hardship distributions were “…available only if the participant has an “immediate and significant financial need” and that the distribution cannot exceed the amount “necessary to satisfy the financial need.” Cher Kent, There is some definition of … Read more
I am 56 years old and semi-retired. I was a single mother for many years, but managed to find success during over 30 years of working in corporate America. My total net worth is approximately $3.4 million, including my home, investments, and cash. I will write my last tuition check at the end of this … Read more
My wife and I are both retired. Right now we have an IRA worth over $800,000, which 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 remaining with an … Read more
I’m a 76-year-old widow with a $153,000 mortgage, $73,000 in investments, and $20,000 in a high-yield savings account. My Social Security and very small pension provide me with a monthly income of $3,400 per month. I save about $400 per month, split between my bank savings ($100), my high-yield account ($200) and my investments ($100). … Read more
House prices have reached a new all-time high and mortgage rates have started to fall – but that won’t yet be enough to revive the property market, according to an expert. Even as borrowing costs fall, keeping home buyers away, the “lock-in effect” of homeowners reluctant to sell and give up their current 3% or … Read more
I am a 59 year old retired union construction worker with a full pension of $80,000 per year with no COLA. I also receive Social Security Disability benefits for $3,400 per month. My wife, age 59, is an executive assistant to the director of operations at a large hospital and her income is $68,000. My … Read more
You really need a piston to climb, at least for some…Tom Meynadier didn’t need anyone, apart from his tenacity and his legs, to get where he is today. In the top 10 of the ranking of the best passers in the National (4 assists), he is one of the nice surprises of the first part … Read more