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

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

The Perils of Monitoring the Lebanon-Israel Border: A Headache for UN Soldiers

The Perils of Monitoring the Lebanon-Israel Border: A Headache for UN Soldiers

A real headache, the border which separates Lebanon from Israel is a perpetual source of torment, particularly for the soldiers of the United Nations Interim Force who monitor excesses on both sides. And they are… A real headache, the border which separates Lebanon from Israel is a perpetual source of torment, particularly for the soldiers … Read more