Quentin Fottrell

‘I feel like he may be taking advantage of us’: Our adviser pushes annuities after we already said no. Do we fire him?

‘I feel like he may be taking advantage of us’: Our adviser pushes annuities after we already said no. Do we fire him?

By: Quentin Fottrell

On: June 13, 2026

In: Business & Finance

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I’m 55 and earn $100,000. Should I take a $2,900 monthly pension — or $2,200 with 3% annual hikes?

I’m 55 and earn $100,000. Should I take a $2,900 monthly pension — or $2,200 with 3% annual hikes?

By: Quentin Fottrell

On: June 11, 2026

In: Business & Finance

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My plumber charged $160 to fix the cistern on my toilet — but created another problem. Do I pay again?

My plumber charged $160 to fix the cistern on my toilet — but created another problem. Do I pay again?

By: Quentin Fottrell

On: June 10, 2026

In: Business & Finance

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My golf buddy dropped me when I didn’t ask him to be my financial adviser. Was I naive?

My golf buddy dropped me when I didn’t ask him to be my financial adviser. Was I naive?

By: Quentin Fottrell

On: May 31, 2026

In: Business & Finance

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‘It is such a fine line’: I am a CFP and see nothing wrong with networking on the golf course. Am I wrong?

‘It is such a fine line’: I am a CFP and see nothing wrong with networking on the golf course. Am I wrong?

By: Quentin Fottrell

On: May 30, 2026

In: Business & Finance

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‘My mother refuses to turn on the heat’: Will America’s war with Iran really push up our utility bills?

‘My mother refuses to turn on the heat’: Will America’s war with Iran really push up our utility bills?

By: Quentin Fottrell

On: March 5, 2026

In: Business & Finance

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‘I don’t earn enough to support us and our baby’: My unemployed husband lost $22,000 trading sports cards. What now?

‘I don’t earn enough to support us and our baby’: My unemployed husband lost $22,000 trading sports cards. What now?

By: Quentin Fottrell

On: March 2, 2026

In: Business & Finance

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My sister is buying our parents’ $3 million house, but wants to deduct $100K for renovations. Who’s right?

My sister is buying our parents’ $3 million house, but wants to deduct $100K for renovations. Who’s right?

By: Quentin Fottrell

On: January 19, 2026

In: Business & Finance

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My friend, who had no children or wife, died suddenly. His sister is contesting his will. Will she succeed?

My friend, who had no children or wife, died suddenly. His sister is contesting his will. Will she succeed?

By: Quentin Fottrell

On: January 8, 2026

In: Business & Finance

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‘We all have economic jitters’: After the Fed cut rates, should my son buy a $600K house?

‘We all have economic jitters’: After the Fed cut rates, should my son buy a $600K house?

By: Quentin Fottrell

On: December 15, 2025

In: Business & Finance

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SoundBoost Bets Big on Natural Language Music Mastering & Mixing

SoundBoost Bets Big on Natural Language Music Mastering & Mixing

By: Rubi Pepper

On: July 30, 2026

Photo Credit: SoundBoost Most AI mastering and mixing tools still translate creative

Death toll in Japan earthquake rises to 17 as aftershock and heat complicate rescue efforts

Death toll in Japan earthquake rises to 17 as aftershock and heat complicate rescue efforts

By: Lawanda Howe

On: July 30, 2026

The death toll from the powerful earthquake that hit Japan on Tuesday