Marriage

Inheriting a large sum of money often brings more tension to a marriage than financial relief.

There are many good reasons to not commingle your inheritance in a joint account.

If your former spouse leaves a high-paying career of their own free will, how much extra are you obligated to pay in child support?

You’re both retired, but while you're healthy, your husband is showing signs that he may soon need long term care. What happens to your family home if he needs to apply for Medicaid?

Your brother-in-law always talks about his wins betting on sports. Now suddenly he’s asking to borrow $2,000 until the end of the month. But if his betting is going as well he says, why is he asking to borrow money?

You stayed home to raise the kids and keep the household going. Now that you’re facing divorce, your husband argues you didn’t earn half the assets. . You have legal rights and options to a fair settlement.

Your husband’s Christmas bonus just came in, but instead of paying off debt, he wants to splurge on luxuries over the holidays. We look at ways to put the money to better use.

You were laid off, which was already a shock. Now your ex‑wife is demanding half of your severance. We look at your options.

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.

If yuor spouse shows no interest in planning your retirement together, there's nothing stopping you from starting the process yourself.

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

It can be devastating to discover hidden debt if you're in your 50s, but there are steps you can take to protect your future and your retirement.