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Is a name change on a will a game-changer?

Creating a will is a good thing to do. It dots the Is and crosses the Ts. But what...

Is a name change on a will a game-changer?
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Am I required to divide my pension with my ex?

Here’s what to know about dividing your pension with your spouse during a divorce.

Am I required to divide my pension with my ex?
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What’s the real value of a robo-advisor?

With inflation, war and COVID, what are your options if you’re wanting a bit more from a robo-advisor? Do...

What’s the real value of a robo-advisor?
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Should you loan money to someone who is house rich and cash poor?

Loaning money to someone who is house rich and cash poor requires some consideration. Even when it involves family....

Should you loan money to someone who is house rich and cash poor?

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How does an executor pay estate expenses during the probate process?

An executor is expected to pay the expenses of an estate on time, but what happens if the estate...

How does an executor pay estate expenses during the probate process?
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I cosigned a motorcycle loan and the owner passed away: What are my obligations to the bank?

A Certified Financial Planner helps a reader understand their obligations—and their options—after cosigning on a loan.

I cosigned a motorcycle loan and the owner passed away: What are my obligations to the bank?
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How to save on capital gains tax when selling a rental property

A reader wonders if he should buy his parents’ rental property or wait to inherit it, based on the...

How to save on capital gains tax when selling a rental property
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What are the fees for becoming a joint tenant on a parent’s property?

In becoming a joint tenant, what are the costs associated with it? What impact would a death have on...

What are the fees for becoming a joint tenant on a parent’s property?

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Capital gains when selling property to family

If you sell a property to a relative for a bargain price, does that mean you pay less tax...

Capital gains when selling property to family

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