S&P, Nasdaq reverse to hit fresh highs on Tillerson comments

The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq reversed course to scale new record highs on Wednesday after U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson denied reports that he had considered resigning. Tillerson spoke after reports that Vice President Mike Pence and other top officials intervened to persuade him not to resign during the summer as tensions rose with President Donald Trump. "I have never considered leaving this post," said Tillerson.

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What happens to my husband’s credit score if his adult children default on their student loans — or die?

Dear Moneyologist, My husband and I met several years ago and got married. His children were in their 20s by the time we were married. Here’s a rundown: My husband’s son is struggling financially and his student loan repayment is always late. He and his ex-wife co-signed his student loan for one year at a private college. My husband and I (and his ex-wife) receive letters from the collections each month. It has been going on for years. My husband claimed that his son is paying, but is late and it shouldn’t affect his credit score if the payment is more than 30 days late. I tried to intervene with this son by sending an email (a very nice email) that he should look at other avenues to pay his