15 Mistakes to Avoid When Handling an Inheritance

Receiving an inheritance, whether expected or unexpected, is a bittersweet experience. While the extra money (or assets) may ...

I’m 30 and I inherited $50,000. I want to make a high-return, low-risk investment. What are my best options?

I’m 30 and I inherited $50,000. I want to make a high-return, low-risk investment. What are my best options?
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How is the amount of an inheritance advance determined?

When advancing an inheritance, companies offer heirs immediate access to their funds by buying a portion of their expected inheritance. It can take an average of 17 months to get your inheritance, ...

I’m in my 70s. Should I take the tax hit and withdraw all of my inherited IRA to avoid required minimum distributions?

I’m in my mid-70s, have no debt and have managed as a single person to amass about $1 million in traditional IRA savings, ...

Selling Inherited Property: What You Need to Know

Key steps, taxes and family considerations of inherited property.

Woman Buys Family Home Using Late Mother's Inheritance. Her Husband Is Angry She Won't Put His Name on the Deed

A woman turned to Reddit after a tense disagreement with her husband over how to handle her inheritance. She plans to use it ...

How can I make sure an inheritance does not cost me my disability allowance?

Inheritance can be a double-edged sword when you are on a means-tested payment from the Department of Social Protection ...