Becca Stanek

Receiving a cash inheritance can provide financial security, but it can also raise questions about taxes. Most inherited cash isn't subject to federal income tax.

In preparing for one of the most impactful financial transactions of your life, you'll want a good agent at your side

Choose the right repayment plan to avoid costly mistakes.

Receiving an inheritance can be life-changing, but deciding what to do with the money isn't always straightforward.

By Becca Stanek . August 14, 2026 · minute read This content may include information about products, features, and/or services that SoFi does not provide and is intended to be educational in nature.

Sticking to your budget can be hard enough without inflation. But when prices on everything from gas to groceries are steadily creeping upward, sticking to your plans for spending can feel like a losing battle.

From girl math to loud budgeting, social media has gone through its fair share of financial trends. The latest one, however, may have some staying power.

Many states are expanding their student loan programs in response to the Trump administration's newly imposed limits on federal borrowing

This option lets homeowners convert home equity into cash by getting a bigger, larger mortgage

To value an estate, you will need to calculate what the deceased person owned and how much those assets were worth at the time of death.