Sasha Wren articles

I returned a product, but my refund went to a cancelled credit card. The retailer and bank are blaming each other. What can I do?

If you requested a refund, but the card you used to buy the item was since cancelled, it may be a longer process actually getting your money back.
April 2, 2026 Sasha Wren

My husband kept his inheritance separate when his dad died. Now that I’m inheriting $120K from my mom, he wants it to be “our money.” Now what?

Inheriting a large sum of money can be complicated, especially when your spouse feels entitles to a share of it.
March 26, 2026 Sasha Wren
Women Rent

My landlord raised the rent by 12%, but offered to keep it the same if I pay a full year upfront. Is he trying to pull a fast one?

You got hit with a 12% rent hike, then came the “but” that changes everything. Your landlord says they will keep rent flat if you pay a full year upfront. It sounds like a discount, but it can also be a trap if your finances are tight.
March 13, 2026 Sasha Wren
Elderly couple sad with evil relative in the background

My cousin is my elderly mother's caretaker, but I think he's been financially exploiting her. How do I report this safely?

If you suspect a relative is taking your parent’s money, you are not overreacting. Financial exploitation is one of the most common forms of elder abuse, and it often comes from someone the older adult knows. The hard part is acting quickly without putting your parent or yourself at risk.
March 12, 2026 Sasha Wren
Coffee Cup

My bank charged me a $35 overdraft fee for a $3 coffee. Are banks really allowed to do that?

It feels like a punchline, but it is a real banking outcome. A small purchase can trigger a much bigger overdraft fee if your account dips below zero at the wrong time. The big question is not whether it is fair. It is whether it is allowed.
March 11, 2026 Sasha Wren

I drove for a rideshare company part-time and never got a 1099. Will the IRS expect a tax return from me?

Driving part-time for a rideshare company seems like an informal way to make a bit of extra money, but when tax season comes and no 1099 arrives, it can cause uncertainty.
March 6, 2026 Sasha Wren

We’re first-time buyers, but our realtor has allowed the sellers to be present at two of the first three homes we’ve looked at. Is this even normal?

We review the reasons why it's standard practice at a real estate showing for the seller to be absent.
February 26, 2026 Sasha Wren

Branches from our tree damaged our neighbor’s roof in a storm. She billed us for the repairs but our insurance won’t cover it. Do we have to pay?

What to do when a storm brings down branches from a tree on your property and damages a neighbor's property.
February 18, 2026 Sasha Wren

My dad passed away last year with very little in his estate, but I’m still getting his medical bills in the mail. What do I do?

Many people find themselves receiving medical bills for loved one’s medica care after their passing, even when the deceased had little or no estate.
February 13, 2026 Sasha Wren