Jack Hawkins articles

We listed our house and accepted a site-unseen offer. The new owners are now accusing us of fraud, as they don't like the property. What can we do?

A sight-unseen home sale can turn messy when buyers claim fraud after closing. Here’s what sellers should know about disclosures, buyer remorse, documents, attorneys, and next steps.
May 1, 2026 Jack Hawkins

I'm a lawyer who just won a huge settlement for my client. They've received the money and are refusing to pay me. What do I do?

A lawyer wins a major settlement, but the client refuses to pay the agreed fee. Here’s what attorneys can do next, from reviewing the fee agreement to asserting a lien, negotiating, and taking legal action.
May 1, 2026 Jack Hawkins

My landlord is selling my building. He says I'll be able to stay with the new owners. I've just met them and don't trust them at all. What can I do?

Your landlord is selling your building, and the new owners say you can stay—but your gut says otherwise. Here’s how renters can protect themselves, understand their rights, and avoid getting pushed around during a sale.
May 1, 2026 Jack Hawkins

I've received my paycheck every 2 weeks like clockwork. Now, my boss wants to pay me only in cash. Should I ask why?

Boss suddenly wants to pay you in cash? Here’s why that can be legal, why it can also be a red flag, and what to ask before accepting your next envelope.
April 30, 2026 Jack Hawkins

I've been saving $2 bills for 2 years. I've collected $2,000. My bank refused the money. I thought $2 bills were legal tender?

A saver collected $2,000 in $2 bills, only to have the bank refuse them. Are $2 bills legal tender, and what can you do when cash gets rejected?
April 30, 2026 Jack Hawkins
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I was fired from my job six months ago due to "restructuring". Now, they're calling me daily for support. Can I insist on being paid as a consultant?

Laid off six months ago but now your old employer keeps calling for help? Here’s how to set boundaries, ask for consulting pay, and protect your time.
April 30, 2026 Jack Hawkins

I inherited $5,000 in small change. When I went to use the money to pay for a car, the dealership refused. Can they deny legal tender like that?

I inherited $5,000 in coins and a dealership refused to take it for a car. Can a business reject legal tender? Here’s what U.S. law actually says about coins, cash, private businesses, and why dealers can usually say no.
April 29, 2026 Jack Hawkins

I sent my income information to my accountant. I heard nothing for months. I found out last week that he closed his business. What do I do now?

Your accountant closed shop after you sent your income information and never followed up? Here is what to do next, from checking whether your tax return was filed to protecting your identity and finding a new tax professional fast.
April 28, 2026 Jack Hawkins

My father is financially irresponsible. My sister is trying to sign him up for a high-interest credit card without a care in the world. What can I do?

Worried that a financially irresponsible parent is being pushed into a high-interest credit card? Here’s how to protect your father, set boundaries with family, and reduce the financial fallout without turning every conversation into a war.
April 27, 2026 Jack Hawkins