Love & Money

"Most taxpayers are less concerned about the estate tax than they were before," says John Gast, partner and tax attorney at Brennan, Manna & Diamond.  But that's no  reason to forgo estate planning.

The most important Valentine’s Day rule, according to Patti Stanger, star of Bravo’s hit reality show Millionaire Matchmaker , is don’t ignore Valentine’s Day.

Sure, the economy's not great, but that's no excuse not to get something nice. "Make it personal and show that you put some thought and effort into it," advises one expert

With financial struggle more the rule than the exception these day, many financially stable parents are looking for ways to help their newly married children alleviate some of the burden. Here's some tips.

Surviving on a single salary, after you’ve built a life on two, takes planning, discipline and above all else, a willingness to make tough choices.

If you’re looking to show your spouse how much you care this Valentine’s Day, bag the gift or night out and get your credit cards paid off instead. It may lose points for romance, but the gesture is guaranteed to yield dividends in the long-term stability of your relationship.

There are a host of financial and legal scenarios for which you need to be prepared--in some case simply by leaving your home state.

Lending money to family members and good friends is always risky, but if you must follow these guidelines to make it rational, reasonable and legal.

Talking about money with family can be extremely stressful, but it is possible to do it and do it well, if you remember some simple rules: Do it early, build the relationship, and have empathy.