Sasha Wren articles

I want to declare personal bankruptcy but that won’t free me from my $268K in student loans. What now?

Millions of financially strapped people have been finding out the hard way that bankruptcy doesn't discharge their student loan debt easily.
November 19, 2025 Sasha Wren

I found out my tenants turned my rental property into an Airbnb—and are making more off it than I was charging in rent. Now what?

If tenants at your rental property have listed the place without permission, it's ciritcal to review your lease agreement before you proceed.
November 12, 2025 Sasha Wren

My mom wants to downsize to an apartment, but my brother who lives in her house rent-free is pushing her to take out a reverse mortgage. Now what?

If your brother is trying to persuade your mother into taking a reverse mortgage, it's essential to understand the motivations behind this advice before anyone signs anything.
November 5, 2025 Sasha Wren

When the Colonial Pipeline ransomware attack disrupted US fuel supplies, it exposed the vulnerability of modern infrastructure.

The ransomware attack on Colonial Pipeline disrupted fuel supplies on the East Coast in a major wake-up call for infrastructure cyber security.
October 29, 2025 Sasha Wren

I just retired at 65, and requested a termination of spousal support to my ex. She is still working full time but wants me to keep paying. What now?

When you retired at 65, but your ex-spouse insists that you continue paying spousal support. You’ve requested termination, but the law isn't always that simple.
October 17, 2025 Sasha Wren

I sent out a thousand online applications for retail jobs and got only two interviews. I have management experience. What’s wrong with my resume?

If you've been sending out hundreds of resumes without getting any serious offers, it may not be your skills and experience that's holding you back, but your résumé.
October 9, 2025 Sasha Wren

We were making decent returns with our broker for years but my husband fired him and is now using AI to choose our stocks. What now?

Firing your longtime broker and turning to AI to make your stock picks raises serious question marks about whether this new approach can properly safeguard your family’s financial future.
September 25, 2025 Sasha Wren

I loaned $15K to my son to cover medical expenses but instead of paying me back, he bought a new car, calling the loan “his inheritance." Now what?

You lent your son $15,000 for medical expenses, but when he recuperated from his health problem, he bought a new car and dismissed repayment by calling it “his inheritance.” Let's see what options you have to fix this situation.
September 17, 2025 Sasha Wren