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New companies are using AI to successfully appeal their denied health insurance claims.

New startups are using AI to automate the submittal process for consumers looking to appeal the denial of their health insurance claim.
January 21, 2026 Miles Rook

I just inherited $22K from my grandma's will. Now my stepdad wants me to co-sign a loan so he can start his own barbershop. What now?

If you came into a large sum of money, you must think carefully before you commit to co-signing a loan for a family member.
January 20, 2026 J.D. Blackwell

My mom died with no will and $6,000 in credit card debt. My uncle says I should pay the debt because I collected her life insurance. What do I do?

You collected the benefit from your mom's life insurance policy, but now your uncle is demanding that you use that money to settle the credit card balance in your mom's estate. It's time to set things straight with him.
January 16, 2026 Peter Kinney

My aunt said she was leaving everything to her nieces and nephews. She died a month ago. When should I expect to hear about getting my inheritance?

If you are eagerly anticipating an inheritance from a loved one's will, it's best to be aware of the methodical timeline of the probate process.
January 15, 2026 Sammy Tran

My dad just passed with very little in his estate. The landlord is demanding that I pay the rent before I can clean out his apartment. What can I do?

Your dad just passed away, and to make matters worse, his landlord is refusing you access to his apartment until you pay the outstanding rent. We look at your rights and options as to how to proceed.
January 14, 2026 Miles Rook

My dad refuses to set up a will or trust, claiming that since I'm the only heir, everything will automatically go to me anyway. Now what?

Your dad’s lack of a will could complicate your life after he passes. Without a will or trust, state law decides how his assets will be handled.
October 6, 2025 Penelope Singh

All the siblings need to sign forms to collect our inheritance. But my sister worries she’ll lose her disability payments if she signs. Now what?

When a family member stands to lose disability coverage over a sudden large inheritance, it's important for other family members to proceed with care.
January 9, 2026 Peter Kinney

We're getting ready to sell our home, but my in-laws said the outdated kitchen will scare off buyers.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

I’m about to go on maternity leave but I already know I don’t want to return to my job. Should I quit now?

If you're about to go on maternity leave from your job and not planning to return afterward, you're far better off not quitting right away.
December 31, 2025 Quinn Mercer

My brother-in-law keeps telling us how much he’s been winning at sports betting. Then yesterday he asked us if he could borrow $2K till the end of the month. Now what?

Your brother-in-law always talks about his wins betting on sports. Now suddenly he’s asking to borrow $2,000 until the end of the month. But if his betting is going as well he says, why is he asking to borrow money?
December 23, 2025 Sammy Tran

I agreed to stay home with the kids, but now my husband says I didn’t “earn” half our assets during the divorce settlement talks. What now?

You stayed home to raise the kids and keep the household going. Now that you’re facing divorce, your husband argues you didn’t earn half the assets. . You have legal rights and options to a fair settlement.
December 23, 2025 Peter Kinney

I was employed as live-in caregiver for a woman who just passed away. Her son and daughter gave me a week’s notice to move out of her house. Now what?

You were living in the home as part of your job caring for an elderly woman until she passed away. Now her adult children want you out of the house in a week. We look at ways you can handle this stressful situation.
December 24, 2025 Penelope Singh