Jane O'Shea articles

I brought in my own office chair because the one the company gave me was bad for my back. They told me I had to get rid of it. What can I do?

Your company issued you an office chair, but may object if you try to provide your own. We look at why, and what you can do.
April 15, 2026 Jane O'Shea

My apartment managers refuse to take cash or checks for rent, and all the available payment methods carry extra fees. Can they really do this?

If your landlord doesn't take cash or checks for rent payments, but doesn't offer fee-free payment methods, you need to take action.
April 8, 2026 Jane O'Shea

I tried to pay with a $50 bill, but they said they don't take cash. Then they added a 3% surcharge to my credit card payment. Can they really do this?

It's one thing not to accept cash as payment, but adding a 3% surcharge to a credit card payment seems unfair. Is this allowed?
March 31, 2026 Jane O'Shea

We were supposed to move into our new house tomorrow, but the seller is still living there. Closing was yesterday. What can we do?

You were all set to move into your new house, but the closing date came and went and the seller is still living in the house. Now what?
March 24, 2026 Jane O'Shea

My landlord suddenly switched our rent payment to a phone app with extra fees. Can he require me to do that?

You pay your rent with a check in accordance with the lease, but now the landlord only accepts payment through a mobile app that also takes a service charge. What now?
March 16, 2026 Jane O'Shea
Worried sisters in quiet conversation

My sister took out a loan using my information. She swears it was a mistake. Even if that's true, what happens to me?

If your sibling used your information to take out a loan, you could be dealing with identity theft even if they swear it was a mistake. The good news is you have options, and you can act fast to limit damage. The tricky part is that your next move can affect your credit, your finances, and your family relationships.
March 12, 2026 Jane O'Shea

Vintage Items That Could Be In You Attic And Are Worth Big Bucks

You might have hidden treasures worth a fortune. Some things in your house may be unassuming, but they also might just be hot collectibles that'll get you big bucks. Here are 44 of those.
March 12, 2026 Jane O'Shea

Popular Money Habits That Are Quietly Getting People Flagged By Banks

Some of people's most common financial habits will draw increased scrutiny from banks.
March 2, 2026 Jane O'Shea
Desk Job

The desk job isn't looking so safe anymore, and the trades are filling the gap

Something is quietly shifting in the American workforce. Professionals who spent years in offices are trading keyboards for tool belts, and the numbers behind that decision are more serious than most people realize.
March 2, 2026 Jane O'Shea