Marlon Wright articles

My son moved back home, and now my utility bills are out of control. He can't afford to pay us, is now the time to upgrade my home for efficiency?

Having an extra person in the home can spike your utility bills, especially if they have high usage habits.
May 25, 2026 Marlon Wright

Mom’s will named my sister as executor. Her husband is a lawyer who’s disputing my share of the inheritance. Isn’t that a conflict of interest?

A will and a trust may contain conflicting information. It's always the duty of the executor of the estate to act impartially.
May 19, 2026 Marlon Wright

My friend and his wife spent $40,000 on their wedding last year. Now he's asking to borrow $2,000 "until the end of next week." What can I do?

A friend is asking to borrow a large sum of cash on a short term basis after spending a huge amount of money the previous year.
April 29, 2026 Marlon Wright

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