Marlon Wright articles

Expectation versus reality

I just found out that my parents used my inheritance to pay off their own debt. Am I just out of luck?

The question often surfaces, usually after a bank statement or a lawyer’s letter that doesn’t say what you expected. Inheritance, in theory, feels like something solid and promised, even when no one ever said it out loud.
January 22, 2026 Marlon Wright
Withhold rent legally?

I found out my landlord is renting an illegal apartment. Can I stop paying rent without getting evicted?

A surprise like discovering your apartment isn’t legal hits hard. The hallway feels a little colder, the pipes seem louder, and suddenly every creak raises questions you never had before. Plenty of renters learn the truth only after a city inspector stops by or a neighbor casually mentions zoning rules. Once you know the place isn’t registered or doesn’t meet safety codes, the big question surfaces fast: Can you stop paying rent without getting kicked out? Renters across the country face this tense scenario, and understanding your legal footing matters more than ever.
January 21, 2026 Marlon Wright
Rare Coins- Fb

Rare Quarters That Are Worth A Lot More Than 25 Cents If You Get Your Hands On One

Loose change rarely stays boring for long. Some quarters carry quiet stories, strange mistakes, or production quirks that time turned into serious value. A few still hide in collections and old drawers. Take a closer look before spending yours. One small coin could change the story.
January 21, 2026 Marlon Wright
Cash Advance

I keep taking cash advances to pay other cash advances. What’s the endgame here?

If you keep using cash advances to pay off other cash advances, you’re not alone, and you’re not broken, but you are stuck in one of the most expensive debt cycles out there. Let’s talk about what’s really happening and where this road usually leads.
January 21, 2026 Marlon Wright
Portfolios beat inflation.

Billionaires never keep a dime in a savings account, so where does all their money go?

The world’s wealthiest individuals use money differently from everyone else. Instead of saving, they invest across assets that offer control, long-term growth, and protection from economic shocks that erode ordinary savings.
January 21, 2026 Marlon Wright
The career model we were promised is no longer working.

Go to school, get a job, retire. Tech industry leaders say that this age-old career model is over in the age of AI.

For decades, careers followed a predictable rhythm that shaped education and ambition. That rhythm is breaking. Somehow, artificial intelligence is accelerating workplace change faster than most systems can adapt.
January 21, 2026 Marlon Wright
Binary Bill - Fb

Every American bill has a serial number. If you find one with only two digits, it's worth big money to a collector.

Most people think cash is only worth its printed value, but that's not always true. Some bills have hidden value in their serial numbers, which collectors hunt for. So, your everyday change could potentially be worth tens to hundreds more than you expect.
January 20, 2026 Marlon Wright
Can charges apply?

My sister forged my name on a car title so she could sell it. I found out when I got the tax bill. Can I have her charged?

When someone forges another person's name on legal documents like car titles, they've committed multiple criminal offenses that prosecutors take seriously. And yes, this is regardless of familial relationships. The stakes get higher when you consider that forgery, fraud, and potentially even identity theft charges could apply. Meanwhile, you're stuck with tax liability for a vehicle you don't own anymore, and the buyer might be an innocent victim who purchased what they believed was a legitimate vehicle. The legal scenario here is complex, messy, and unfortunately quite common in family disputes involving valuable property.
January 20, 2026 Marlon Wright
Bank

When you want to withdraw $5,000 or more from the bank, a series of quiet rules take effect that slow the process down.

Few people expect a routine bank visit to slow down once a withdrawal grows larger, and pulling $5,000 from a bank account seems ordinary. However, extra questions and identity checks appear without warning, and behind the counter, a series of quiet rules come to life.
January 20, 2026 Marlon Wright