When a parent passes away, the last thing on your mind might be their debt. However, in most cases, you don't have to worry about inheriting their debt. When a person dies, their debts are generally ...

In many neighborhoods, long histories and familiar faces can create a sense of stability — but sometimes those same ...

Most of us don't want to think about what will happen when our parents pass. However, as with most personal finance issues, it's better to make plans before the situation occurs so you can prepare.

Inheriting a house is a bittersweet, overwhelming experience. I remember receiving the deed that transferred ownership of my mother’s home to me and my siblings. I felt a whirlwind of emotions: ...

Many families have their problems; some can be sorted overnight, while others may take weeks, months or even years. In this instance, one Reddit user has decided to cut ties with their parents after ...

Many of us spend our teenage years working tirelessly to avoid becoming our parents. But sooner or later, we discover that we didn’t stray quite as far as we thought. A few years ago, my colleague ...

How to tell your children you plan to 'die with zero' and leave them nothing Many Americans are banking on an inheritance from their parents to shore up their financial futures. They may be in for a ...

Researchers at the Texas A&M School of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) have discovered that parents who struggle with alcohol use disorders can pass along symptoms of early aging to ...