Marlon Wright articles

I helped my brother file his income taxes, but he recently admitted that he hid income. Could I be in trouble for this too?

If you're worried about being charged with tax evasion, it's all about whether you knew beforehand.
April 15, 2026 Marlon Wright

I inherited my mom’s house. There’s no mortgage, but her will says her husband can live in the home rent-free indefinitely. Now what?

You inherited your mother's house. But the problem is she allowed her husband to live in the house rent-free indefinitely. Now what?
April 9, 2026 Marlon Wright
AI-generated image of a man concerned about his garage renovation and insurance.

I converted part of my garage into a living space, and now my insurance company says it won’t be covered if anything happens. What do I do?

Turning part of your garage into a living space can feel like a smart move. That is, until your insurance company tells you that the area isn’t covered, and suddenly what felt like an upgrade starts to look like a risk. So, what does that actually mean, and what are you supposed to do next?
April 3, 2026 Marlon Wright

My bank charged me $20 for only having $15 in my bank account. Then they charged me a $30 overdraft fee. Can they do this even when I have no money?

You were relieved to have a small amount of money in your account, but the money was swallowed up by processing and overdraft fees. Is this allowed?
March 31, 2026 Marlon Wright
AI-generated image of a man upset about a freelance contract dispute.

My new employer modified my freelance contract after I signed it, and now they’re trying to enforce terms I never agreed to. What can I do?

You read every word of your freelance contract and got to work thinking everything was set. Then out of nowhere, your employer starts asking you to do things that you literally didn't sign up for, and when you push back, they show you different version of the contract. It's a freelancer's worst nightmare, but you do have more control here than it might seem.
March 31, 2026 Marlon Wright

My wife wants to open a joint bank account with her friend from work. Am I wrong in thinking this is a bad idea?

Having a joint account as a married couple is one thing, but what if one spouse wants to open a joint account with a friend.
March 24, 2026 Marlon Wright

My brother is executor of our parents’ estate, but when I ask what he's doing he says I’m “on a need-to-know basis.” What can I do?

After your parents passed away, your brother became executor of their estate. But getting information out of him is like pulling teeth. What now?
March 17, 2026 Marlon Wright

My company raised starting pay for new hires. With the last minimum wage hike, they make almost as much as I do after years on the job. What can I do?

With your company raising starting rates and minimum wage hike, your experience doesn't earn you much more than a new hire. What's going on here?
March 3, 2026 Marlon Wright
BankSecrecyAct

I split a large cash deposit into two smaller ones—did that make things worse?

Banks notice patterns. Someone deposits cash strategically to stay under certain thresholds. The person thinks they're being smart about paperwork, but they are actually committing a felony under federal banking law without realizing it.
February 27, 2026 Marlon Wright