Your parents probably handled your finances growing up. They made sure you had what you needed, kept you from going off the money rails, and maybe even taught you about the inner workings of the financial household. Then at some point, you took over that responsibility. Your parents set you free to make your own Read More
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The Executor checklist
Being named the Executor of a friend or family’s estate happens quite often. Many adult children are told that at some point they’ll be responsible for handling their parents’ financial affairs when the time comes. It’s hard enough to think about losing a loved one, much less thinking about what to do when you suddenly Read More
A how-to guide to inheritances
Inheritances often throw people for a loop. It can be an emotional rollercoaster as you figure out what to do. You’re going about your day-to-day life, and suddenly, your financial situation is completely changed. You may feel like other people around you don’t understand, have some guilt about your good fortune, or something else altogether. Read More