finances
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The idea of having a stranger involved with their personal finances — or their parents’ finances — may make people uncomfortable, especially as instances of elder fraud climb and financial scams become more sophisticated.
From MarketWatch • May 8, 2026
Asked how Reform would perform in local government he said: "We all know the finances of local councils are severely stretched - we are not promising miracles but we are promising value for money."
From BBC • May 8, 2026
“It’s difficult to decide you want to come home and do the finances of it all, then realizing it’s not financially feasible,” Mendoza said.
From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026
More than 8 in 10 Americans said struggles at the gas pump are putting strain on their finances.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026
“Are you seeing a banker about your finances, Aunt Kitty?”
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
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