Marlon Wright articles

A steady job used to mean a path to homeownership. Now? Not so much. Incomes haven’t caught up with the housing surge, and in some cities, the gap between what you make and what homes cost is just too big.

The dream started out bright—coffee in hand, sunlight streaming through the window, and the best part? No boss breathing down your neck. Freedom tasted good. But a few months in, the story feels different. The rent reminder on your phone doesn’t care that you’re chasing passion projects, and suddenly, the financial “freedom” of freelancing feels more like financial freefall. So what now—stick it out or head back to the comfort (and paycheck) of a 9-to-5?

Selling a newly inherited house below market value might be a quick way to pay off credit card debt, but one must not be hasty in selling a major asset.

Duct tape fixed everything before DIY was cool. If your childhood involved creative solutions instead of store-bought answers, you'll recognize yourself here. These little habits still pop up even when your wallet isn't empty.

Discovering your father took out a second mortgage for your education brings mixed emotions. It's time to explore the financial reality, emotional impact, and constructive steps forward when faced with this unexpected revelation about parental sacrifice.

If you break your apartment lease, you may be on the hook to pay the remainder of the rent for the lease term. We review your options.

Money moves fast, and without a plan, it can vanish just as quickly. The wealthy personalities we already know stay rich by setting boundaries before trouble hits.

Big fortunes usually start small. While once in a blue moon it's about fancy stocks or risky bets, the majority of the time it’s about learning to build your everyday income into the life you actually want.

You covered costly repairs to protect the home you share ownership of. Your sister refuses to reimburse you, claiming she never agreed to have the work done. What are your rights, and what options do you have now?