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Three people having a discussion at a table

My dad added my name to his bank account before he died, and now my siblings say the money belongs to the estate—not me. Are they right?

Your father added you to his bank account before he died. Does the money belong to you or the estate? Learn what determines ownership.
August 26, 2026 Allison Robertson
Disappointed elderly man with a woman in the background

Our adult daughter keeps asking for money, and I keep giving it to her. My wife says I’m risking our retirement. Should I stop giving her money?

Learn how to set healthy financial boundaries, and why protecting your retirement can ultimately help your entire family.
August 25, 2026 Allison Robertson
A man standing in front of a storage unit, with his sister and parents arguing in the background.

My parents are paying for storage units full of things nobody wants. How do we stop the financial drain without causing a family fight?

A storage unit starts out sounding practical—but at some point, it stops being storage and starts being a subscription to indecision.
August 20, 2026 Sammy Tran
A solemn moment as a man carries a coffin during an outdoor funeral procession.

My family paid for a cemetery plot, but now the cemetery says there are extra maintenance charges. Can they really change the price at any time?

Nobody wants to argue about money when a cemetery plot is involved. Your family probably thought the hard part was over because the plot was already paid for.
August 12, 2026 Sammy Tran
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A Guide To Building Your Emergency Fund

This guide will walk you through creating your first emergency fund, step by step.
August 30, 2023 Sammy Tran
Angry senior in a grocery store.

My elderly parent was denied a senior discount because they didn't have the right ID on them. How do you talk sense into a cashier in that situation?

A senior discount may only save a few dollars, but being denied can sting. The goal is to keep your parent respected while finding a practical solution.
August 6, 2026 Sammy Tran