Day: October 31, 2025

I received an inheritance from my father’s estate, but the executor wants me to give it back. What should I do?

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Quentin Fottrell is MarketWatch’s Managing Editor-Advice Columns and The Moneyist columnist. You can follow him on Twitter @quantanamo.

College financial aid can look more generous than it is. Use this checklist to find out what you’re really getting.

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Make sure to fully understand a college award letter before signing it

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College is almost here for many high-school seniors. But as every family knows, going to college costs money. While financial aid is essential for many students and parents to afford higher education, it may not provide the full extent of coverage or the amount they anticipate.

It’s easy for students to misunderstand and misinterpret college award letters that specify the financial aid they will receive. Parents and students should make sure they have done their research before signing anything. They should read the letters carefully to understand what they are getting and how much more money they may need to cover all costs.

Retiring abroad is touted as a money saver — but it isn’t always cheaper

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Morey Stettner is a personal-finance columnist for MarketWatch. He is the author of “Skills for New Managers” (McGraw-Hill) and other books.

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