family members

GUIDE

It’s two years since Dad died, and my siblings are hounding me for their inheritance—but the IRS still hasn’t issued his final tax refund. Now what?

The IRS can take longer than usual to process the final tax return for an estate.
May 28, 2026 Sasha Wren
FINANCE TIPS

I told our son I wouldn't lend him $5,000, but he turned right around and asked my wife for the money—and she gave it to him! What now?

Money issues between family members can be an indication of larger issues at work.
May 28, 2026 Quinn Mercer
SAVE MONEY

My son moved back home, and now my utility bills are out of control. He can't afford to pay us, is now the time to upgrade my home for efficiency?

Having an extra person in the home can spike your utility bills, especially if they have high usage habits.
May 25, 2026 Marlon Wright
FINANCE TIPS

I refused to lend my son $1000 to the end of next week, so he went and took out a payday loan instead. Did I make a mistake?

Setting boundaries for lending to family members is important, but what it they resort to high-interest payday loans instead?
May 25, 2026 Jane O'Shea
FINANCE TIPS

I inherited most of our aunt’s estate, but my siblings say I can give them equal shares “once all this probate stuff’s over.” What should I do?

One important job of an executor is not to let family members' assumptions run wild in anticipation of a big inheritance.
May 22, 2026 Sammy Tran
SAVE MONEY

I refused to co-sign my parents' mortgage loan, but they countered by offering to put my name on the deed. What should I do?

Does co-ownership lower your risk as co-signer of a mortgage loan?
May 21, 2026 Miles Rook


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