Retirement Planning

Mom inherits $500K home and wants to sell it for vacation — but her kids are asking her to pay off their debts instead

Do you have an obligation to your grown kids to help them out or should you enjoy your money even when you get a financial windfall?

By Christy Bieber

Lawyers explain your options when a stepparent blows your inheritance while your parent is in a nursing home

Lawyers say you may have options, but it depends on Dad's capacity, the couple's shared lifestyle and state law.

By Christy Bieber

I want my money to go to my own kids, but my wife is upset that my step-kids won't inherit anything. What should I do?

Being part of a blended family can create complications when it comes to making an estate plan. Here's how you can protect your kids.

By Christy Bieber

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By Christy Bieber| 10.14.2026
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By Mike Crisolago| 10.12.2026
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By Christy Bieber| 10.11.2026
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By Avril Ayers| 10.10.2026
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By Kit Pulliam| 10.04.2026
Dad prepaid for his funeral 20 years ago — now the florist is gone and his casket is out of stock. Experts say what to do next

By Christy Bieber| 10.04.2026
25% of young investors say they'd own nothing without parental support — and 62% of those parents say it's hurting them financially

By Vawn Himmelsbach| 10.03.2026
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By Christy Bieber| 10.03.2026
My dad died, leaving us $3M. Cleaning out his safe, I found proof he fathered a third child and wanted to leave them $1M. What now?

By Christy Bieber| 10.03.2026
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By Christy Bieber| 09.27.2026
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By Christy Bieber| 09.25.2026
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By Christy Bieber| 09.23.2026
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By Rebecca Payne| 09.23.2026
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By Vawn Himmelsbach| 09.19.2026
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By Emma Caplan-Fisher| 09.16.2026
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By Vishesh Raisinghani| 09.15.2026
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By Christy Bieber| 09.14.2026
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By Christy Bieber| 09.14.2026
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By Christy Bieber| 09.13.2026
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By Vawn Himmelsbach| 09.13.2026
Caregiver accused of stealing nearly $700,000 from her aunt — how longer lifespans are raising the risk of elder financial abuse

By Christy Bieber| 09.05.2026
Retired Navy vet thought he'd never work again — but tight money and a $700K inheritance couldn't save his marriage from financial resentment

By Emma Caplan-Fisher| 09.03.2026
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By Christy Bieber| 08.31.2026
I’m leaving a small fortune to my grandkids, but they must pass a rigorous financial literacy test before they get a dime. Is this unfair?

By Christy Bieber| 08.30.2026
Your parent has dementia and a $200,000 stock certificate that needs a signature — here's what estate lawyers say you can and can't do

By Christy Bieber| 08.29.2026
I'm 45 with $50,000 in debt but a healthy 401(k) — a bankruptcy attorney explains when creditors can and can't touch your retirement savings

By Christy Bieber| 08.29.2026
Our son cut us out of his life over politics — should we cut him out of our $5 million inheritance and give it all to his sister?

By Brian O’Connell| 08.29.2026
Suze Orman says 'never turn down free money' from Trump Accounts — but warns parents to check their debt and retirement savings first

By Chris Morris| 08.28.2026
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By Vawn Himmelsbach| 08.23.2026
Citibank exec warns delaying retirement savings could force you to save 3x as much — with $1.46 million now the 'magic number'

By Vawn Himmelsbach| 08.23.2026
'A complete mind shift’: Vanguard strategist outlines 4 key principles for managing retirement income

By Mike Crisolago| 08.18.2026
Retirees with $2.5 million in investments debate paying off a $200,000 mortgage at 4% — why experts say it's not so simple

By Brian O’Connell| 08.15.2026
Boomers have spent a fortune on art — and $1 trillion in collections is about to be passed down to children who don't want it

By Em Norton| 08.10.2026
Named as executor in a family member's will but don't want the job? Attorneys say you can decline — no permission needed

By Christy Bieber| 08.09.2026
37% of Americans want a 'mini retirement' by 46 — but most say they need $530,000 saved first. Here's how to plan one for far less

By Godwin Oluponmile| 08.09.2026
‘Crazy blessing’ leaves 3 Colorado boys with a $400K inheritance. Their mom calls Dave Ramsey to get advice on how to manage it

By Rebecca Payne| 08.07.2026
I'm 72 and retired — my sister left me $40,000. Experts say the best move depends on one critical factor

By Christy Bieber| 08.01.2026