Investopedia contributors come from a range of backgrounds, and over 25 years there have been thousands of expert writers and editors who have contributed. Ryan Eichler holds a B.S.B.A with a ...

Question: “I am 66 years old. I never had a financial adviser until my sister left me an inheritance eight years ago. In that time, the first adviser changed firms three times before going out on his ...

Ask someone where outer space is, and they’ll probably point at the sky. It’s up, right? Simple. Except, no one really knows where “air space” ends and “outer space” begins. That might sound trivial, ...

Figuring out how to make the best use of an inheritance Here is how I generally approach these conversations to help a person make the best use of their inheritance: Define their relationship with ...

Vikki Velasquez is a researcher and writer who has managed, coordinated, and directed various community and nonprofit organizations. She has conducted in-depth research on social and economic issues ...

Family firms are the lifeblood of our communities and our economy. They take a long-term view, often thinking in generations and believe it or not, they make up over 90 per cent of the businesses in ...