My sister died and left me as the beneficiary on her 401(k). I could really use the cash — but should I let this nest egg mature or crack into it now?

Liam generally has 10 years from the date of his sister’s death to fully withdraw the funds from the inherited 401 (k), once it's transferred into an inherited IRA. All withdrawals are subject to ...

My son, 16, has been getting $700/month from Social Security since his dad died. I’m managing this money for him — but how do I make the most of it?

Due to his father’s untimely passing, Todd has started receiving $700 every month in Social Security benefits. The Social Security Administration’s (SSA) survivor benefits are meant to help support ...

How to Make a Life Insurance Claim

A five-step process for making the claim process go smoothly.