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‘They do not trust her, nor do I’: My elderly parents fear my sister will empty their bank accounts and steal their possessions. What can we do?
My father and mother are quite elderly and in poor health, but of sound mind. They have a will and…
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Why would a financial planner team up with a nutrition coach? To attract Millennials, of course.
Many financial advisers are pursuing a once-overlooked market segment: early-career professionals who welcome expert advice on budgeting, financial planning and…
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On ‘hush trips,’ employees sneak off to vacation spots to work remotely. Is that so bad?
Emily Smith was working two jobs — at a hotel and at a retail store — when she realized she…
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Is crowdfunded money taxed? Sometimes. Here’s when you’ll owe the IRS on a fundraiser.
This article is reprinted by permission from NerdWallet. Crowdfunding organizations, such as GoFundMe, have made it easier than ever to…
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Tempted to open a new credit card? It might get more difficult. Powell warns of ‘tighter credit conditions for households and businesses’
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell this week lent some credence to predictions that banks will start tightening credit standards. On…
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‘I’m considering a prenup’: My fiancé is moving to the U.S. to live with me. My home is paid off. Would it be fair to ask him to pay all of my household expenses?
Dear Quentin, I’m a 37-year-old homeowner and a mom of one — 13 years old — about to get married…
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‘It feels like a lose-lose’: I have a $10 million net worth. My father-in-law has dementia. Am I responsible for my in-laws if they run out of money?
I’m happily married to my wife of 20 years. I am by no means a financial expert, but I do know…
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Did you think a will, a trust and power of attorney were enough? Add this one more thing to your estate plan.
Recently, when a family member died unexpectedly, I saw financial chaos up close and personal: his wife couldn’t access some…
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‘I would feel guilty charging her $600’: One of my two roommates moved out, and my girlfriend is moving in. Should I charge her the same rent?
I asked my girlfriend to move in with me and am having a moral personal dilemma when it comes to…
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SoFi CEO Anthony Noto on suing over student-loan payment pause and do I need to tell prospective buyers that my husband died in the living room of our home?
Hi, MarketWatchers. Don’t miss these top stories. MacKenzie Scott invites nonprofits to apply for $250 million in funding — the…
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