Alex Summers articles

You thought everything was settled after the divorce, including what belonged to whom. Then your ex-husband’s family reaches out and says the heirloom ring should be returned. It’s surprising, perhaps a little uncomfortable, but most importantly it raises a bigger question: do they actually have a right to ask for it back?

If your property or living space has been damaged by a neighbor's hoarding behavior, it's key to find out whether the property managers or condo board were aware of the problem.

You were eager to cash in hundreds of dollars in rolled coins. But the bank said they wouldn't take the coins. What's going on here?

It's never a bad thing to pay off your credit card debt, but if your credit score gets lowered, it can seem very unfair.

Moving in together can feel like the ultimate “we’re a team” milestone, until the first real financial decision lands on the table. For a lot of couples, that moment is the question of whether to combine everything or keep money separate. Experts generally say there is no single “right” setup, but there are clear best practices that lower stress and conflict.

Your HOA board announces a fee increase for maintenance and landscaping, but when you walk around the neighborhood, the grass still looks overgrown, common areas seem neglected, and maintenance issues linger for months. It leaves many homeowners wondering the same thing: if the HOA isn’t delivering better service, do you still have to pay the higher dues?

Even if a spouse didn't work or pay into Social Security, they are still entitled to collect up to 50% of the level that their spouse collects: here's how.

The world is full of things that used to be cheap—or even free—but now come with an absurd price tag. You're paying more for less, and nobody even seems to notice. What's next? A breathing tax?

If you resign from a position, the job isn't truly finished until you collect your final paycheck.