Family

Deciding Whether to Move in to Help Your Child With a New Baby

As a new grandparent, moving in with an adult son or daughter to help raise a new baby can be…

It was a lovely dinner — until your nephew cornered you while everyone else was getting in their cars. He…

The holidays are upon us, which means purchasing thoughtful presents for our loved ones is top of mind. You probably…

You might assume that your will or estate plan ensures that your money will go to your intended heirs. But…

Most teenagers associate driving primarily with fun and liberation. Although this thinking is well founded and holds true to a…

When my daughter pointed out that I had just spoken to my 91-year-old mother, a former college professor, like a…

Even when it’s rewarding, taking care of parents can be challenging. When caring for in-laws, it can be even trickier. …

Family structure in the United States is changing. The number of couples divorcing, remarrying, and cohabitating (living together, but not…

For more than a decade, I was a long-distance caregiver to my mother and mother-in-law. In my mother’s column: two…

Remember board games? In a world where playing a game often means staring at a screen, it can be easy…

If you're like many Americans, trusts are probably the single most powerful tax, estate, and financial planning tool you're not taking full…