Changing your name can be a big step, whether it’s due to marriage, divorce, or just wanting a fresh start. The process can seem overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. This guide breaks down ...

Lucy Lazarony is an experienced personal finance journalist and writer who got her start in 1998 writing about financial topics. She writes accessible and easy-to-understand articles about credit, ...

Dear Liz: I use my first name, maiden name and married last name as my legal name. Just before we got married 46 years ago, I told my husband-to-be that I didn’t want to take his last name. I lost ...