Tag: Personal Technology
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…]
Opinion: Max is back on top: Here’s what’s worth streaming in February 2024
It’s become tiresome to hear ever-more-common complaints that between price hikes, consolidation and fewer shows, streaming has basically become cable. It has not. It’s not [Read more about this post…]
Apple earnings: Don’t focus on iPhone sales. Instead watch this metric.
For all the attention on Apple Inc.’s iPhone sales, a less glamorous item could be the big driver of the stock after earnings. JPMorgan’s Samik [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…]
6 things I learned from my mother’s death that can save your heirs a lot of pain
My heart was shattered last year when I lost my mother. Luckily, she did an exceptional job overall making my inheritance process as easy as [Read more about this post…]
I asked my father to quitclaim his home so I can refinance. Is that wise?
I am a 56-year-old man living in my family home with my father, 93, who has Type 2 diabetes and a pacemaker and is legally [Read more about this post…]
My brother lives in our parents’ home, which we’ll inherit 50/50. I want to keep it in the family for my children. How do I protect my interests?
Dear Quentin, Per our parents’ will, my brother and I will split their inheritance 50/50. This includes the family house. I would like to keep [Read more about this post…]
