Quinn Mercer articles

Strategies To Use High Interest Rates to Your Advantage: Smart Moves For Savers, Investors, and Borrowers

Many people panic over rising interest rates, but there some ways that you can make high interest rates work in your favor.
November 19, 2025 Quinn Mercer

My brother’s constantly broke but spends hundreds on sports bets. He wants to move in with me rent-free but only “for a little while.” What now?

Few situations test your patience like a sibling who’s broke, irresponsible with money, and now asking to move in with you. We look at how you can help without compromising your finances.
November 11, 2025 Quinn Mercer

You don’t need a college degree to earn six figures as a lineman—but you’ll need strength, focus, and the nerve to work where others fear to climb.

If you want a high‑demand, well‑paid job that doesn’t require a four‑year degree, a career as a lineman may be what you're looking for.
November 4, 2025 Quinn Mercer

My best friend borrowed money “for groceries” but then showed up with a new handbag. I’m furious but don’t want to ruin our friendship. What now?

If you lend a friend money to help them when times are tough, you don't expect them to flaunt luxury purchases before they even pay you back. We look at how to handle the situation without destroying the friendship.
October 27, 2025 Quinn Mercer

I’m inheriting enough money to pay off my mortgage of $320K at 6.4% interest. Does it make more sense to pay off the mortgage or invest the money?

You’ve just inherited enough money to pay off your $320,000 mortgage. Now you have to decide if you want to be free of mortgagae debt against the potential gains from investing.
October 16, 2025 Quinn Mercer

Old Sports Jerseys That Are Worth Serious Cash

Over the years sports jerseys have evolved from sweaty uniforms to collectible artifacts. Whether from baseball, basketball, soccer, or other sports, certain jerseys fetch eye-popping sums at auction. Below are 25 of the most valuable.
October 10, 2025 Quinn Mercer

Old Binoculars That Are Now Worth Collecting

Vintage binoculars are now bringing in serious prices among optics and antique enthusiasts. We explore which ones are valuable to collectors and why.
October 7, 2025 Quinn Mercer

I thought debt consolidation would solve all my problems, but the new loan came with hidden fees and higher interest rates I didn’t expect. Now what?

You took a debt consolidation loan offer believing it would simplify your finances, but hidden fees and higher interest rates have left you worse off than before. We look at possible ways to move forward.
September 30, 2025 Quinn Mercer

Retro Soda Bottles Now Worth Thousands

Nostalgia is part of the joy of bottle-collecting, but some vintage soda bottles can also be serious money-makers.
September 29, 2025 Quinn Mercer