The Moneyologist
Do you have questions about inheritance, tipping, weddings, re-gifting, or any tricky money issues relating to family and friends? Send them to MarketWatch’s Moneyologist.
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Is a gift registry for a child’s birthday party the new normal?
The parents sent an invitation with a wish list from Toys ‘R’ Us.
42 min ago6:16 a.m. April 15, 2016
My mother wants to give me 70% of her estate — my sister is furious
She correctly suspects the family inheritance won’t be split equally.
5:46 p.m. April 14, 2016
Is my husband’s do-it-yourself will valid, or will I lose our home?
This wife’s name is not on the deed of her husband’s house.
3:58 a.m. April 11, 2016
Is it OK to skimp on a tip when you order takeout?
A reader is concerned that he is being a Scrooge when he buys food-to-go.
3:03 p.m. April 7, 2016
How can I ensure my husband and his lazy kids honor my will?
A wife and mother wants to make sure her autistic daughter is looked after.
6:14 p.m. April 5, 2016
My father excluded my siblings from his will — should I give them money?
Should the lone beneficiary share the wealth?
10:43 a.m. April 1, 2016
My mother-in-law wants to deed her house to my husband — what could go wrong?
There’s reason not to give an heir your property before you die.
5:02 p.m. March 31, 2016Video
Moneyologist: OK to Skimp on Takeout Order Tips?
Is it OK to not tip at a restaurant? Is it OK to skimp on a tip when ordering takeout? The Moneyologist Quentin Fottrell joins Lunch Break with Tanya Rivero with answers. Photo: iStock 
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Moneyologist: OK to Skimp on Takeout Order Tips?
Is it OK to not tip at a restaurant? Is it OK to skimp on a tip when ordering takeout? The Moneyologist Quentin Fottrell joins Lunch Break with Tanya Rivero with answers. Photo: iStock
Can My Estranged Daughter Get My Estate?
A reader has an only child that he does not speak to, and he doesn't want his only heir to get his assets. Moneyologist Quentin Fottrell discusses with Tanya Rivero. Photo: Getty
Moneyologist: My Wife Gives Our Son $25,000 a Year
What can you do if your spouse insists on giving your adult children support that you think you can't afford? Moneyologist Quentin Fottrell tackles the subject with Tanya Rivero. Photo: Getty
