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My best friend just asked to borrow $5,000 dollars, promising to pay me back. I trust him, but I’m torn. What should I do?
It’s a pretty relatable situation when a good friend comes asking for money—but it’s not always easy to know whether loaning money is a good idea.
May 13, 2026
Sammy Tran
SAVE MONEY
I replaced the old curtains in my apartment with blinds, but the landlord is withholding my damage deposit. I made an improvement. Can he do this?
Always get permission from your landlord before making changes to your apartment.
May 13, 2026
Sammy Tran
FINANCE TIPS
I’m retiring with no plan and no hobbies. How do I not go broke or go completely insane of boredom?
Without a plan, retirement can quickly shift from open time to empty time. The fear of running out of money or meaning is all too real.
May 7, 2026
Sammy Tran
FINANCE TIPS
Unexpected ways Americans are draining their retirement funds without realizing it.
Most people picture retirement savings disappearing through big mistakes, but the harsh reality is much quieter. It's all about small habits.
May 7, 2026
Sammy Tran
SAVE MONEY
The landlord gave us a $1,000 gift card as an incentive to move into our apartment. When we tried to use the card, it was expired. Is that legal?
More landlords are offering gift cards as an incentive to sign a lease, but some gift cards have an expiry date.
May 6, 2026
Sammy Tran
CAREERS
I found out that one of our remote workers is working two other full-time remote jobs, but they’re for non-competing companies. Is this acceptable?
Some remote workers are doing multiple jobs from home without their employers being aware of it.
April 27, 2026
Sammy Tran
SAVE MONEY
I got rid of my former tenant’s belongings months after she moved out. Now she’s back threatening to sue me for the value of the lost items. What now?
Your tenant disappeared and left behind a stack of personal items. What's a reasonable span of time to wait to remove the items?
April 20, 2026
Sammy Tran
CAREERS
Management pressured me and my co-worker into donating to a charity. Then our CEO won an award for the company’s generosity. Is that legal?
If a company pressures its workers into donating to charity, it's important to give credit to the actual workers themselves.
April 9, 2026
Sammy Tran
SAVE MONEY
I paid the $96 restaurant bill with a $100 gift card, but they charged a $4 credit card fee. Is it legal to only get $96 worth of stuff for $100?
You paid your restaurant bill with a gift card, but is it legal for the restaurant to charge a credit card processing fee to the gift card as well?
April 6, 2026
Sammy Tran
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