The Moneyist: I cosigned my boyfriend’s mortgage, but I’m not on the deed. I didn’t want to marry again after a costly divorce. How do I protect myself?
"He put me in his will so the house goes to me in the event that he passes."
: Lumen CEO buys nearly $1 million in stock after historic selloff
Lumen Technologies Inc. shares sold off sharply in the wake of earnings, but the telecommunication company's chief executive has been buying.
Market Extra: WeWork landlords could see steep losses on any rejected leases in bankruptcy
WeWork is expected to file for bankruptcy by next week, a move that could let it cherry pick office leases it wants to reject or...
Need to Know: Here’s what is really driving tech stocks — and it’s not AI, says Deutsche Bank
Analysis of some company transcripts finds a negative correlation between the intensity of AI chatter and share price performance.
: Families are starting to curb their spending. The reason? Childcare expenses.
Rising child-care costs could harm overall consumer spending if not addressed, a Bank of America economist said.
Key Words: Social Security has a ‘customer-service crisis,’ says commissioner nominee Martin O’Malley
Martin O'Malley says Social Security’s inner workings must be fixed.
Tax Guy: I’m getting $285,000 from my ex-spouse’s 401(k). I want to pay my children’s credit-card debt and student loans. Will I have to pay tax?
“This is money that’s earmarked for retirement,” said one wealth manager.
The Moneyist: I’m a 61-year-old librarian — and a ‘proud’ Democrat from Maine. Should I move to Florida like Jeff Bezos?
Jeff Bezos is moving to Florida to be close to his aging parents. This reader wants to do the same.
: The Faux Four? Why I’m fine with skipping the new Beatles song
The Fab Four is putting out its final opus, "Now and Then," but our columnist says we don't have to listen.