Your wife wants to help her brother’s floundering business, and she sees dipping into your retirement fund as a way to do that. It's critical that you both review what’s really at stake here.

When some one leaves behind an informal will scribbled on an envelope, the person's family needs to put aside their differences and determine whether the document is legally valid in the first place.

When collectors begin to call demanding repayment of a loan co-signed by your recently deceased relative, it's important for you to know where the collection agency's rights end and yours begin.

If you find a large sum of cash that was hidden away in a deceased relative's home, the old saying "finders keepers" doesn't necessarily apply.

When the executor hesitates or drags his feet in selling estate assets, the potential financial losses can seem like negligence.

More and more states are making financial education a requirement for graduation, out of a growing concern that young adults need more than ever to be ready to make real‑life money decisions.

Your dad is learning that that the annuity he signed up for is filled with hidden fees, confusing terms, and exorbitant withdrawal penalties. Here’s how you can help him escape this financial sinkhole.

Your parents’ dream of touring America in retirement has turned into an expensive lesson in the risks of reverse mortgages.

Few situations test your patience like a sibling who’s broke, irresponsible with money, and now asking to move in with you. We look at how you can help without compromising your finances.

Selling a newly inherited house below market value might be a quick way to pay off credit card debt, but one must not be hasty in selling a major asset.

If your brother is trying to persuade your mother into taking a reverse mortgage, it's essential to understand the motivations behind this advice before anyone signs anything.

An inheritance can feel like a gift, but it can also cause tension when financial goals clash.