family members

I paid for major repairs on our jointly inherited home. My sister says she never agreed to the upgrades and won’t reimburse me. What can I do?

You covered costly repairs to protect the home you share ownership of. Your sister refuses to reimburse you, claiming she never agreed to have the work done. What are your rights, and what options do you have now?
October 24, 2025 Marlon Wright

My parents are in their 70s without wills, but when I suggest that they make one, they accuse me of trying to take advantage of them. Now what?

If your parents are still without a will in their 70s, it’s important to recognize that fear and loss of control often fuel their resistance to making one.
October 20, 2025 Sammy Tran

My mom named her two brothers co-executors of her will. Now my inheritance is on hold because they’re not on speaking terms. What can I do?

When two people are listed as co-executors of an estate, it can complicate your inheritance, especially if the two executors aren't on speaking terms. We look at how to proceed.
October 15, 2025 J.D. Blackwell

Strategies and Tips on Budgeting for the Holidays Without Credit Card Debt

The holiday season brings joy but it can also be very stressful financially. Creating a clear game plan for your spending can enable you to enjoy the holidays without overspending or accumulating new debt.
October 10, 2025 Penelope Singh

As Dad’s executor, I let my brother have his inheritance before probate. He wired it all to a woman he met online and the estate owes taxes. Now what?

If you are the executor and distributed funds to heirs before the estate cleared probate, you may be facing serious consequences. We look at ways to recover the situation.
October 10, 2025 Sammy Tran

My son turned down three job offers because they didn’t 'fit his career goals', but he’s behind on bills and asking me for money. Now what?

Your son has passed on several job offers, but is asking for financial assistance. We look at ways to motivate him to get back to work.
October 1, 2025 Miles Rook