Just Got an Inheritance? Here’s the Smartest First Move

A new inheritance can feel overwhelming. Start by keeping the money safe and working for you in an account that earns a solid ...
MarketWatch

‘Frankly, I’m terrified’: I’m 63 and nearing retirement. How should I invest my $80,000 inheritance?

April is National Financial Literacy Month. To mark the occasion, MarketWatch will publish a series of “Financial Fitness” articles to help readers improve their fiscal health, and offer advice on how ...

My boyfriend, 69, moved in. He refuses to pay more than $1,300 in rent and won't do yard work. What should I do?

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What happens if I inherit investments and do I pay any tax?

What happens if I inherit investments and do I pay any tax? - Everything you need to know about becoming the new owner, taxes ...
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I Refuse to Give My Siblings a Dime of Dad’s Inheritance—They’ve Gone Too Far

Family disputes are often the hardest to resolve. Arguments about who gets the inheritance are always on the table. So much ...
The Free Financial Advisor

What Happens When an Inheritance Comes With Huge Debt

If you cosigned a loan with the deceased or held a joint credit card, you could be on the hook for the remaining balance. This is a key risk when an inheritance comes with huge debt. In these cases, ...
MarketWatch

My ailing father’s house burned down in the California fires. Will our brother, who took care of them, lose his inheritance?

This letter may interest folks in disaster zones. My parents set up a trust. Their house was supposed to go to one sibling, “Bob.” The cash in their checking account was to be split between the two ...