Dear Quentin, My husband and I own a house. At escrow, he…
My husband added his mother to the deed of our house 20 years ago. Now we’re getting divorced, and she wants one-third. Can I fight this?
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My husband bought our house with an inheritance. I signed a quitclaim. He said I could live there after he dies, but changed his mind. What now?
Dear Quentin, My husband and I live in California, and this is…
I don’t want to leave my financially irresponsible daughter my house. Is that unreasonable?
Dear Quentin, I am at my wit’s end and hope someone can…
Giving Tuesday: Nonprofits ‘cautiously optimistic’ after strong Black Friday
After Black Friday’s record-breaker for online sales, there’s hope that the holiday…
Shopify’s stock shoots up after an ‘epic’ Black Friday
Shares of Shopify Inc. shot higher Monday, fueled by data showing online…
What if you live to be 100? Seven ways to improve aging for everyone.
You likely know that people today, generally speaking, are living longer lives…
Make money on eBay or PayPal? The IRS is saving you a tax headache — for now
The Internal Revenue Service is delaying a tax-reporting rule that would have…
My soon-to-be ex-husband placed his money in a trust before we married, and used it to buy properties. Am I entitled to any of these?
Dear Moneyist, My spouse created a revocable trust two months before our…
Opinion: Get your head out of the sand and create a retirement plan
If ignorance is bliss, then ostriches — famous for burying their heads in…
Black Friday online shopping up more than 7%, poised to set new record
Americans have spent more than $7 billion shopping online during Black Friday,…
Don’t ruin Thanksgiving dinner by making these common mistakes
A friend calls this day “Thanksscrapping.” He may have a point. My…
I want my brother to inherit my estate. I’ve three other siblings. Do I need an attorney? What could go wrong?
Dear Quentin, I am in my 60s — a widow with no…
What happens to credit-card debt after you die? Will my mother’s IRA be used to pay off her loans?
Dear Quentin, My mother recently passed away. She had a trust, and…
This is the best Black Friday purchase I ever made
I’m living the Black Friday dream. I did all my shopping last…
Opinion: Why I think Black Friday is for suckers
Earlier this month, I realized I needed to buy a new pair…
The Moneyist: My stepdaughter is executor to her late father’s will, and believes she’s now on the deed to my home. Is that possible?
“I bought a house in the 1990s, and I alone have paid…
Is it OK for my new boyfriend to ask me to split the bill? ‘I don’t want him to get used to me paying for my own meals.’
Dear Quentin, Do you think it’s OK for a guy to ask…
This is the worst part of retirement
Many folks, especially those still working—think retirement is “living the good life.”…
Americans don’t expect big drops in inflation rate anytime soon
A day ahead of the October inflation report, consumers think inflation rates…
My husband, 76, and daughter, 26, don’t get along. How do I make sure he doesn’t disinherit her if I die first?
My husband and I just created a trust with the help of…
I paid off $57,000 of my boyfriend’s mortgage. We married, but now he wants a divorce — and this property.
Dear Quentin, I got myself into a real doozy of a situation. …
