I am trying to link my hotmail accounts – nothing posted has worked for me – please help

I am trying to link my two Hotmail accounts in some way. I need access to both. Having them brought together in some way would be helpful. I have looked at the things posted and haven't found anything helpful yet. I know that 'linked' accounts have been terminated. I have tried creating an 'Alias', but outlook won't allow me to do it. I have tried to make a 'send / receive' account, but Outlook suggested that I 'link' them and sent me to a page that no longer exists. I called Microsoft, but....(you try and see what happens)...they ultimately directed me to this forum where I haven't been able to find a workable option.

One account is a paid account and one account is a free account.

Please help me.

Thank you