Sasha Wren articles

We're getting ready to sell our home, but my in-laws said the outdated kitchen will scare off buyers. Do we really need to renovate before selling?

You're looking to sell your home, but the kitchen and some of the other rooms are looking dated. Does it make sense to renovate before putting the house on the market?
January 6, 2026 Sasha Wren

My son just got a raise and wants to rush out and buy a brand-new pickup truck he doesn’t need. What can I tell him before he takes on a pile of debt?

Your son got a raise and the first thing he wants to do is buy a brand-new pickup truck. Before he takes on a truckload of debt for years to come, there are several points you can make to encourage him to spend the money more wisely.
December 29, 2025 Sasha Wren

My stepmom claims everything in dad’s house now belongs to her, including items he promised me. With no will, what can I legally do?

If a parent dies without a will and the surviving step-parent refuses to discuss the distribution of the estate with you, there are steps you can take to protect yourself.
December 26, 2025 Sasha Wren

I signed up for a 0% credit card to pay off student loans, but the lender counted it as a cash advance and charged huge fees. Can they do this?

You opened a new credit card offering 0% interest, but the credit card company counted your student loan payment as a cash advance, with fees and interest. Can they really do this?
December 15, 2025 Sasha Wren

My brother keeps asking me to store stuff for his buy and sell business, but he’s filled my garage with junk and won’t retrieve it. What can I do?

You told your brother he could use your garage to store inventory for his buy‑and‑sell business. But now the garage is absolutely full. We look at what you can do to regain control.
December 4, 2025 Sasha Wren

The Pros And Cons Of Becoming A Flight Attendant In 2026

The career of a flight attendant is full of fascinating travel opportunities, as long as you can handle the demands of the job.
November 26, 2025 Sasha Wren

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