Penelope Singh articles

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Americans Should Know That These Common Inheritance Mistakes Can Cost Families Everything

Avoid costly inheritance mistakes with this practical guide for Americans, explaining wills, beneficiaries, taxes, probate, and estate planning errors that can derail families and destroy generational wealth.
January 22, 2026 Penelope Singh
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My sister has been paying her credit card with her line of credit, but now both are maxed out and she's asking me what to do. What can I tell her?

Maxed-out credit cards and lines of credit can feel overwhelming. Learn practical, expert-backed steps to stabilize debt, manage payments, avoid scams, and rebuild financial control.
January 21, 2026 Penelope Singh

I won $14,000 on a scratch ticket. My friend says I should pay for us to go to Europe in return for "all those lunches" she bought me. What do I say?

No sooner did you win a chunk of money on a scratch ticket than one of your friends suggest you take her on an all-expenses paid trip to Europe because she "bought lunch all those times."
January 16, 2026 Penelope Singh

I used a credit card for my car down payment. Now I’m in double debt. What’s my play?

At the dealership, using your credit card for your car's down payment felt like a clever workaround.
January 12, 2026 Penelope Singh

The Sudden Rise And Steep Fall Of GoPro

GoPro grew an amazing brand, but branching into drone technology caused the company to fly off course.
January 9, 2026 Penelope Singh

I was employed as live-in caregiver for a woman who just passed away. Her son and daughter gave me a week’s notice to move out of her house. Now what?

You were living in the home as part of your job caring for an elderly woman until she passed away. Now her adult children want you out of the house in a week. We look at ways you can handle this stressful situation.
December 24, 2025 Penelope Singh

We just moved into our new house but the previous owners put in a deck that violates city code. The city set a court date for next month. Now what?

You just moved into your house, but now the city is saying the deck put in by the previous owners is in violation of building codes. We look at what to do and what not to do
December 19, 2025 Penelope Singh

I received a lay-off notice from my job, and now my ex-wife is demanding half my severance package. What now?

You were laid off, which was already a shock. Now your ex‑wife is demanding half of your severance. We look at your options.
December 5, 2025 Penelope Singh

My landlord sold the building without warning and the new owner wants to evict long-term tenants first. That includes me. What now?

Your landlord sold the building and the new owner plans to evict long-term tenants. We look at your rights, timelines, and protections for a situation like this.
December 1, 2025 Penelope Singh