‘I was pushed out of her life when she was 18’: My estranged daughter, 29, misuses drugs. Should I leave her my Roth IRA?
“I hardly have any communication with her.”...
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Quentin Fottrell
11:22
I help my elderly mother every day and drive her to appointments. Can I recoup my costs from her estate?
“I don’t want to upset her while she’s living. Stress makes her condition worse.”...
Quentin Fottrell
05:23
My husband and I earn $115K. We’re inheriting $300K. Should we invest in real estate or stock?
“We have $40,000 in credit-card debt and two financed vehicles with $100,000 in debt combined.”...
Quentin Fottrell
08:19
My daughter’s boyfriend, a guest in my home, offered to powerwash part of my house — then demanded money
“The amount was about what I would have paid to get the whole house done, and not just one side.’...
Quentin Fottrell
08:19
I’m hosting a Memorial Day barbecue. Would it be so bad to ask my guests to make financial contributions?
“I have a credit-card bill I’m trying to pay off, which just got bigger due to a broken shower.”...
Quentin Fottrell
10:19
I have $50,000 in credit-card debt after my divorce, but received $30,000 after a car wreck. Do I buy a used Lexus?
“I previously drove a fully loaded BMW X7, and driving a used Lexus feels like a big drop.”...
Quentin Fottrell
10:19
‘We’re not wealthy’: My niece is marrying out of state and she has a honeymoon fund. Is that cheeky?
“We are making plans to attend just to show support. The invitation states that our presence is a gift in
Quentin Fottrell
02:19
‘Money means nothing to my wealthy clients’: My coworkers step on each other to get ahead. How do I compete?
“My clients spend $10,000 on an antique credenza or $5,000 on a side table.”...
Quentin Fottrell
02:19
‘I’m very cynical’: My stepmother, 85, makes bizarre requests for money from my father’s $10M trust. Should I be concerned?
“He used a crappy lawyer to set up a very boilerplate trust agreement.”...
Quentin Fottrell
02:24
If you read April’s jobs report, you won’t be surprised by the No. 1 ‘best job’ in America
Once again, DOGE cuts and tariffs did not appear to have any meaningful impact on the overall job market (yet...
