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Twenty years ago, my sister’s husband left her. She had two small kids, and lots of debt. I was in the position to loan her money to pay off those debts. Their divorce decree mentioned that each was to pay me back half. Of course, they never did. Fast forward to now. Her current husband died leaving her over $250,000. Still, she hasn’t offered to pay me. Can I legally go after her for it? Sister Left Out of Pocket Also see: ‘He broke down in tears’: I gave my contractor $100,000, but he used it to pay off his…

Income is taxed at the federal, state, and local levels and earned income is subject to additional levies to fund Social Security and Medicare. Taxes are difficult to avoid but there are several strategies you can use to help ward them off. Here are a few you might want to consider.   Key Takeaways Contributing to qualified retirement and employee benefit accounts with pretax dollars can exempt some income from taxation and defer income taxes on other earnings.Tax rates on long-term capital gains are low.Capital loss deductions can reduce taxes further.Interest income from municipal bonds is generally not subject to federal…

Prices for the American dream home have skyrocketed. The U.S. housing market has been an unlikely beneficiary from Covid-19. The pandemic encouraged city dwellers to move to the suburbs as families looked for home offices and bigger yards. “Everybody expected housing to really sort of dry up with the rest of the economy,” said National Association of Home Builders CEO Jerry Howard. “And in fact, the opposite has happened. People who have been sort of scared out of the cities by the pandemic.” With homeowners unwilling to sell, a record low supply of homes for sale has forced buyers into…

Listen to this story. Enjoy more audio and podcasts on iOS or Android.Your browser does not support the <audio> element.INVESTORS IN CHINESE tech stocks might feel like characters in an online “party game”, a type of multiplayer activity that became all the rage in 2023. The latest addition to the genre is “DreamStar”, released on December 15th by Tencent, China’s biggest digital giant, with a big gaming business. Players speed around a track as cartoon sheep and pandas, dodging cannon balls and grabbing magic clouds, sometimes plummeting through chasms only to end up back where they started.Tencent’s share price jumped…

Synthetix, a leading decentralized finance (DeFi) platform, has introduced its Andromeda Release, marking a transformative moment in its journey. The update brings several features to the forefront, including Core V3, Perps V3, and the adoption of USDC as a new form of collateral. By expanding to a multi-chain protocol, Synthetix is not only broadening its horizons but also reinforcing its commitment to innovation and user-centric development. The Integration of Core V3 and Perps V3 in Andromeda Release The introduction of Core V3 in the Andromeda Release signifies a major technological advancement for Synthetix. The new version enhances the platform’s infrastructure,…

London has the most social landlords with mouldy and unsafe homes in the UK. Some 20 out of 33 associations and councils called out by housing secretary Michael Gove are in the capital. In one case, Lambeth council failed to repair a leaking roof for six years, while Newham council failed to remedy damp issues for three years. Gove wrote to the associations last year, telling them to do better after they mishandled complaints about conditions. He said: “For far too long too many social landlords have failed to support vulnerable residents across London. “Our landmark Social Housing Regulation Act…

Alaska Airlines grounded all of its Boeing 737-9 aircraft late Friday, hours after a window and piece of fuselage on one such plane blew out in midair and forced an emergency landing in Portland, Oregon. The incident occurred shortly after takeoff and the gaping hole caused the cabin to depressurize. Flight data showed the plane climbed to 16,000 feet (4,876 meters) before returning to Portland International Airport. The airline ALK, +3.10% said the plane landed safely with 174 passengers and six crew members. “Following tonight’s event on Flight 1282, we have decided to take the precautionary step of temporarily grounding…

Filing a tax return can be a real challenge even when you’re single. Add a child or two (or more), a stepparent, and/or your spouse into the mix and you might find yourself holding your head in your hands. Fortunately, the Internal Revenue Code is replete with provisions for parents and spouses. Coming out on top at tax time begins with an understanding of these provisions, from filing statuses to the rules of claiming a dependent. When you have sorted out these critical issues, you can determine which tax-saving credits and deductions you can claim. Key Takeaways The Internal Revenue…

Embattled US pharma giant Johnson & Johnson has brought cheers to the otherwise sombre US stock markets. The pharma giant’s new consumer health business, Kenvue, has had an impressive debut on listing day on the US stock exchange. #US #j&j #WION About Channel: WION The World is One News examines global issues with in-depth analysis. We provide much more than the news of the day. Our aim is to empower people to explore their world. With our Global headquarters in New Delhi, we bring you news on the hour, by the hour. We deliver information that is not biased. We…

Listen to this story. Enjoy more audio and podcasts on iOS or Android.Your browser does not support the <audio> element.As Russia continues to pound Kyiv, Western sanctions are beginning to cripple Arctic LNG 2, the aggressor’s largest gas-export project. In the Red Sea, through which 10% of the world’s seaborne oil travels, American forces are doing their best to repel drone attacks by Yemen’s Houthi rebels. On January 3rd local protests shut down production at a crucial Libyan oilfield. A severe drought in the Amazon risks hampering maize shipments from Brazil, the world’s largest exporter of the grain.image: The EconomistAnd…