Losing your job is bad enough, but being laid off in your 50s hits especially hard. We look at strategies for getting back on track.

It can be devastating to discover hidden debt if you're in your 50s, but there are steps you can take to protect your future and your retirement.

You covered costly repairs to protect the home you share ownership of. Your sister refuses to reimburse you, claiming she never agreed to have the work done. What are your rights, and what options do you have now?

If you lend a friend money to help them when times are tough, you don't expect them to flaunt luxury purchases before they even pay you back. We look at how to handle the situation without destroying the friendship.

You negotiated a hardship pause to give you breathing space after losing your job. But now you find new late fees and interest charges on the paused account. We look at the legality of this and what you can do.

Old game consoles used to be stashed away in closets or sold at yard sales for a few bucks. But today? Some of them are collector goldmines.

Your son has passed on several job offers, but is asking for financial assistance. We look at ways to motivate him to get back to work.

The Enron scandal was the biggest corporate fraud in American history, a cautionary tale about weak oversight and unethical practices.

You inherited a rental property thinking that it would bring in income. But the tenants refuse to pay rent. We look at some steps and strategies to help you get to a solution.

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.

Balance transfer credit cards can be powerful tool for managing debt, but you have to understand the strategies and the risks involved.

You inherited $80,000 as sole beneficiary of your mother’s will, but your siblings are demanding a share and threatening a lawsuit. We review your options.