Getting an inheritance can feel very much like a mixed blessing. It often comes after the passing of a loved one – while you’re dealing with the emotions of losing them and trying to organize ...

An inheritance often is seen as a financial windfall, but there are times when people may want to consider saying thanks, but no thanks. Receiving a sizable gift, if not structured properly, can have ...

If you’re expecting a life-changing windfall when your boomer parents die, take heed: Only one-fifth of the “Me” generation expect to leave an inheritance. A new study from Northwestern Mutual, the ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I am the President of Diversified, a CFP and author. Many people plan to leave an inheritance for their loved ones, but a growing ...

Science is rarely straightforward. Many times, scientists embark on a study looking for evidence for a particular hypothesis, and in the process, they come across something totally unexpected and ...