Alex Summers articles

My dad is retiring at 67 after working all his life. My mom is 65 and never worked. Can she also collect benefits when he gets Social Security?

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.
February 25, 2026 Alex Summers
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Ridiculous Expenses That Have Somehow Become Normalized

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?
February 21, 2026 Alex Summers

I worked my last day three and a half weeks ago after I gave my resignation, but still haven’t received my last paycheck. What can I do?

If you resign from a position, the job isn't truly finished until you collect your final paycheck.
February 20, 2026 Alex Summers

My ex-husband is being foreclosed from the house we shared. My name is still on the deed but not the mortgage. What do I do?

Foreclosure is a stressful situation, but it gets especially confusing when you share ownership of the house but are not on the mortgage.
February 17, 2026 Alex Summers

Popular Tax Deductions That The IRS Is Getting Rid Of In 2026

The 2026 tax year will see many changes including the disappearance of several familiar tax credits.
February 6, 2026 Alex Summers
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Collectors Items That Now Aren't Worth Beans

Once-valuable treasures can lose their shine as trends fade. There are so many "vintage" items that now serve as relics. Check out how once-prized collectibles became surprisingly worthless, and let us know if you agree.
February 4, 2026 Alex Summers
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Products Declining Because Millennials Won't Buy Them

Millennials have little patience for anything that feels impractical or out of touch. By rejecting these traditional products and habits, they're carving a path that values convenience, individuality, ethics, and sustainability.
February 3, 2026 Alex Summers

My ex-husband is using part of my own inheritance money to pay me child support. Is it too late to do anything?

There are many good reasons to not commingle your inheritance in a joint account.
January 29, 2026 Alex Summers

I prepaid my membership at a yoga studio that was set to open last week. Now the place is empty with no forwarding info. Can I get my money back?

If you've prepaid a membership to a fitness club and the place shuts down with no notice, it may be a challenge getting your money refunded.
January 23, 2026 Alex Summers