Tag: Consumer Products
My father, 49, is marrying his third wife. How do I talk about my inheritance?
My dad recently told me he wants to marry his girlfriend soon and I am concerned he is rushing his estate planning, particularly as it [Read more about this post…]
L’Occitane shares rise on report of potential Blackstone offer
L’Occitane International’s shares rose sharply after a report that Blackstone is considering a bid for the skincare company. L’Occitane’s shares 973, +8.46% gained 9.4% to [Read more about this post…]
Is TurboTax really free? Your guide to 5 free tax prep options.
When major tax-preparation brands TurboTax, made by Intuit, and H&R Block say they’ll do income tax returns at no cost, that only applies to certain [Read more about this post…]
Mattel shares rise 4% after WSJ reports activist interest
Shares of Mattel MAT, +2.12% traded higher late on Thursday after The Wall Street Journal reported activist investor Barington Capital had built an undisclosed stake [Read more about this post…]
We sold our home to my wife’s son. He’s now selling at a $250K profit. What now?
My wife and I married later in life, at 48. It was the second marriage for both of us. We are both successful and doing [Read more about this post…]
L’Occitane shares rise on strong nine-month sales
L’Occitane’s shares 973, +8.44% rose sharply after the company reported strong sales in the nine months ended December, with analysts saying business is already normalizing [Read more about this post…]
‘If I say the sky is blue, she’ll tell me it’s green’: My daughter, 19, will inherit $800,000. How can she invest in her future?
I have a 19-year-old college-sophomore daughter who is coming into a large sum of money — around $800,000. What is the best way for her [Read more about this post…]
Our neighbors ask us for money. My husband gave them $400. Is it bad to say no?
This man and his wife have fallen on hard times, but in reality they have been in this predicament for decades. He hasn’t had a [Read more about this post…]
I have $2.3 million. My girlfriend wants to marry. How do I protect myself?
My question pertains to getting married and to how best to protect my assets and Social Security benefits in case of another divorce. I am [Read more about this post…]
My partner and I are not married, but he set up a revocable trust. Is that wise?
Dear Quentin, I have been in a committed, long-term relationship for 14-plus years. My partner does not want to marry and believes he is taking [Read more about this post…]
