Marlon Wright articles

Loan still enforceable?

I loaned my sister 10,000 dollars to buy a car. She totaled it and blocked my number. Can I take her to small claims court?

Lending money to family always feels straightforward at the start. You trust the person you want to help, and you assume the loan will come back without any drama. That confidence fades fast when things take a turn. Maybe you loaned your sister 10,000 dollars so she could finally get a car. Maybe she totaled it within a week, stopped responding, and eventually blocked your number like none of it ever happened. Suddenly, you’re carrying the stress while she disappears. When you go from supportive sibling to unpaid lender, the situation becomes confusing fast, and you start wondering what real options you have.
December 17, 2025 Marlon Wright

Peloton was a $50-billion-dollar company, but when restrictions lifted and gyms reopened, the company went on a steep downward slide.

Peloton rode massive waves investor euphoria and pandemic demand but made some devastating missteps. We retrace the major milestones in Peloton’s roller-coaster story.
December 16, 2025 Marlon Wright
Flying ruined finances

I launched a travel app, then spent $60K flying influencers around the world. Now I'm broke. What now?

Launching a travel app often feels like the start of something extraordinary. The idea seems solid, the purpose feels clear, and there’s confidence that a few high-profile influencers can make it take off. Flying them around the world looks like smart marketing—until the $60,000 bill arrives and downloads barely move. Suddenly, optimism turns to panic. What began as an exciting venture now feels like survival mode. The real question becomes: how do you recover when the dream you built starts draining you dry?
December 12, 2025 Marlon Wright
Fun Turns Costly

I used 3 credit cards to fund my dog’s birthday party. The photos were great. The debt isn’t. Help?

It started as a simple idea with a cute cake and a few balloons. But somewhere between ordering custom decorations and booking a pet photographer, the budget drifted far from “fun” and straight into “financial regret”. The photos were perfect, the celebration unforgettable, and the credit card bills? Not quite as charming. So what happens when a moment of joy leaves behind a mountain of debt? Let’s unpack how to deal with it before the stress becomes bigger than the party itself.
December 10, 2025 Marlon Wright
Mold remediation burden

The previous owner lied about the mold. Now I'm $25K deep in remediation. Do I have any recourse?

Owning a home isn’t supposed to feel like a courtroom strategy session. However, this isn’t true for all homeowners, and some could be staring at a remediation bill the size of a down payment. Mold disclosure laws exist for a reason, and when sellers hide problems, a financial hit shouldn’t be the final word. Knowing about all options—legal, financial, and practical—can help those in need figure out what’s next with clarity instead of panic.
December 10, 2025 Marlon Wright

I just had concrete poured today for my new driveway, then the Amazon driver showed up and tracked footprints through it. What now?

You finally had new concrete poured for your driveway, but an Amazon delivery driver arrived with a package and walked on the fresh concrete. We examine options to fix the damage and protect your wallet.
December 10, 2025 Marlon Wright
Upstairs Leak Liability

My upstairs neighbor flooded my condo. I paid for repairs. Can I recover the costs?

The first sign was a damp patch that wouldn’t stop spreading, and suddenly the whole place felt upside down. Fixing the damage was the easy part. Figuring out who’s actually financially responsible became the part no one warns you about.
December 9, 2025 Marlon Wright
Uninsured leg break

I Canceled My Health Insurance To Save Money Due To A Tight Budget. I Just Broke My Leg. How Much Trouble Am I In??

You can cut a few expenses without much trouble, but dropping health coverage rarely works out that way because many people who cancel a policy to save money end up facing a medical bill that hits harder than the injury itself. A broken leg changes the math immediately, and the real question becomes how the costs unfold without active coverage. Understanding what happens next gives you a clear view of your options, what you’ll owe, and how quickly costs can climb.
December 9, 2025 Marlon Wright
Heat remains broken.

I rent, but my landlord wouldn't fix the heat this winter. I paid out of pocket. Now he wants to sue me. Help?

A broken heater in the dead of winter can turn any rental into a stressful situation, especially if the landlord refuses to fix it. When that same landlord suddenly threatens to sue, the confusion grows, and knowing what actually matters becomes essential.
December 5, 2025 Marlon Wright