If I sold the properties I would have enough to retire right now. I talked to my husband about it and we decided to sell the ...

Anyone who has inherited property, especially if they’re approaching retirement or already in it, knows it can be a blessing and a challenge. You may have a sentimental attachment to the property and ...

An inheritance is a windfall that can absolutely help someone's financial situation -- but it can make your taxes tricky. If you inherit property or assets, as opposed to cash, you generally don’t owe ...

Advice offered by Marc Hebert, president of The Harbor Group Inc., a certified financial planner. If you have any questions about finance or if you'd like to suggest a future topic, email ...

As of June 2025, a new federal law passed that will prohibit children from inheriting their deceased parents' houses beginning in January 2026. Text over the footage read: "You won't be allowed to ...

Julia Kagan is a financial/consumer journalist and former senior editor, personal finance, of Investopedia. Lea Uradu, J.D., is a Maryland state registered tax preparer, state-certified notary public, ...