Inheriting money is one way of obtaining a bump to your savings, but only for the privileged few. John Lowe of MoneyDoctors.ie explains the ins and outs of this complex subject. Gifts and inheritances ...

There are few parts of the law quite as fraught as succession. As the great wealth transfer gets under way, wrangling about who gets what is tearing families apart Get our breaking news email, free ...

Rebecca Rosenberg has 10+ years of experience as a writer and content strategist. She has written dozens of articles on retirement, financial planning, business, tech, and more. Rebecca has a master’s ...

Wanna see a trick? Give us any topic and we can tie it back to the economy. At Planet Money, we explore the forces that shape our lives and bring you along for the ride. Don't just understand the ...

Inherited Roth IRAs bypass probate and go directly to the person listed as the beneficiary. Roth IRA distribution rules differ for spouses vs. non-spouses. Most non-spouse beneficiaries need to ...

Inherited IRAs must be withdrawn within 10 years; taxes are due upon withdrawal. Spouses inheriting IRAs have flexible options, including rollovers and stretching distributions. Non-spouse ...

Will Kenton is an expert on the economy and investing laws and regulations. He previously held senior editorial roles at Investopedia and Kapitall Wire and holds a MA in Economics from The New School ...