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- The Moneyist: ‘I’m in a very lucky position’: I will receive a $300,000 inheritance. Should I pay off my mortgage or invest the money?'I am maxing out my retirement accounts — IRA and 401(k) — and looking to retire in less than 10 years.'
- Economic Report: U.K. retail sales see surprise rise in July, while consumer confidence plungesU.K. retail sales perked up slightly in July, but mostly due to online shopping.
- The Moneyist: My second husband would like to inherit part of my home as he pays half the mortgage. I want 100% to go to my children. Who’s right?‘The mortgage would be paid off out of my estate. But who should cover taxes and homeowner insurance each year?’
- : ‘Plunge in affordability’: Mortgage rates dip slightly due to cooling inflation data, but new construction slowsThe 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 5.13% as of Aug. 18, according to Freddie Mac. That’s a 9-basis-point drop from the previous week.
- Dow Jones Newswires: German annual producer prices climb 37.2%, highest increase on recordProducer prices rose 37.2% on year in July, the German statistics office Destatis said Friday. This follows a 32.7% increase in June and a 33.6% rise in May.
- The Moneyist: ‘I grew up an only child’: My father wants me to inherit the family home, but my late mother also had a son from her first marriage. Are we doing the right thing?'My dad says the house will pass to me in a transfer-on-death deed, so it cannot be contested by my half-brother. Is that correct?'
- The Margin: Which is healthier — an ice cream cone, a bag of Fritos or a multigrain bagel? The answer may surprise youResearch from Tufts University shows that certain foods often considered unhealthy are more nutritious than some might expect
- Best New Ideas in Money: Here’s why the sabbatical could be the next best thing for the American workforceWe're getting to the point in the summer where it seems like just about everybody is out on vacation. But instead of taking two days or two weeks off, what if your break could be longer?
- Help My Career: ‘Remote work is here to stay,’ says New York Federal ReserveEmployees prefer to go into the office on some days more than others.
- Dow Jones Newswires: Just Eat Takeaway.com to sell 33% stake in iFood JV to Prosus for up to $1.82 billionJust Eat Takeaway makes a deal as it looks to focus on improving profitability and on a disciplined capital allocation.
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