'I trust that my husband isn't a gold digger': I'm inheriting millions of dollars. My husband says I'm 'selfish' to keep it. Should I share it?
'I have been a stay-at-home mom for the past five years and my husband is the sole breadwinner' ...
'Her crooked son has taken everything': My fiancé's 100-year-old aunt was swindled out of $100,000. How can we help?
Her son threatened to put her in a nursing home if she didn't send his check by Friday' My fiancé and his sister care for their 100-year-old aunt. She lives alone, but has a sitter at night. She has ...
My sister made frequent withdrawals from the 'bank of Mom and Dad.' Now our family is torn apart. What can I do?
'I stayed in touch with my parents, but always changed the topic when something regarding my sister came up.' She went to the "bank of Mom and Dad" often, especially after Dad passed. It annoyed my ...
'I paid for everything from day one': My husband barely worked during our marriage. Can I leave my $500,000 IRA to my son?
I have a pretty good amount in my IRA ($500,000) that I have contributed to for years. I also funded my husband's IRA spousal account ($70,000) as he seldom worked and made zero contributions himself.
Why Trump should forget about corporate tax cuts in his first 100 days
U.S. GDP growth has averaged 2.5% since 2016, appreciably better than during the Bush-Obama years, thanks to Trump's tax cuts, former President Joe Biden's infrastructure and industrial policies, and ...
I'm 67, childless, and have $4.3 million. Do I have enough to start giving money away to my nieces and nephews?
Your definition of 'enough' is what matters most, because you can't take back gifts ...
I'm 63 and tried claiming Social Security early, but it was declined because I'm still working. Is that allowed?
I am 63 and decided I want to go ahead and start drawing my Social Security retirement benefits.
My RMDs will be $100,000 or more. What can I do now to lower my taxable income - before it's too late?
I realize that when I need to start taking my RMDs, I will be pulling out more than $100,000 a year, which will significantly boost me into a higher tax bracket. The remaining $1 million or so of ...
The rich and famous don't fear a stock market bubble. That's why you should.
When assessing these risks, the rich and famous fall prey to the same biases that plague all of us. They worry about the same things that we do - the latest news headlines - which means that what they ...
There's little to keep the stock market down as retiring boomers share their wealth
The resulting positive wealth effect is undoubtedly boosting consumer spending, especially of retiring baby boomers, who are enjoying the windfalls in the value of their stock portfolios and homes.
Americans spend $900 billion a year on goods from Mexico and Canada. Tariffs could affect these prices the most.
Americans spend $900 billion a year on goods from Mexico and Canada. Tariffs could affect these prices the most. Trump threatens 25% tariffs as U.S. seeks better trade terms with neighbors to the ...
My ex is sick but won't retire to spite me out of benefits. He took our marriage and divorce papers, but can I get his Social Security benefits?
If he were to predecease you, you'd also be eligible for survivor benefits. Spouses and ex-spouses may get up to 100% of the deceased's benefit, depending on when they claim in relation to their Full ...