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Finance



The Ignominious End Of Silicon Valley Bank

Silicon Valley Bank was flying high, but when public confidence started to crack, the bank collapsed in a matter of hours.
December 5, 2025 Alex Summers

Sports betting is now a multibillion-dollar growth industry, but 95% of people who bet lose money over the long term.

Sports betting was effectively legalized in 2018 and the industry has grown faster than anyone anticipated.
December 4, 2025 Quinn Mercer

Big Tech's Nuclear Power Plans

Tech giants like Meta, Google, and Amazon are pouring billions of dollars into nuclear power in a bid to power the future of our digital world.
December 2, 2025 Jane O'Shea

Sears once dominated retail with its catalogs and suburban stores, but decades of missteps led to the chain’s unravelling.

In its heyday, Sears was America’s largest retailer. But after years of terrible business decisions, the Sears success story unravelled.
December 1, 2025 Jane O'Shea

My wife wants to prop up her brother’s failing office supply business using our retirement savings. Now what?

Your wife wants to help her brother’s floundering business, and she sees dipping into your retirement fund as a way to do that. It's critical that you both review what’s really at stake here.
November 27, 2025 Sammy Tran

My husband refuses to discuss retirement planning even though we’re in our 50s. What can I do to start this process on my own?

If yuor spouse shows no interest in planning your retirement together, there's nothing stopping you from starting the process yourself.
November 28, 2025 Miles Rook

I let my roommate’s boyfriend stay with us. He doesn't have a job or contribute rent, and refuses to leave. Am I allowed to evict him myself?

You let your roommate invite her boyfriend to crash at your shared apartment, but months later he’s still there, unemployed and not paying rent. Naturally you’re wondering if you can legally launch him out of there.
November 26, 2025 Quinn Mercer

My realtor told me to lower my asking price “to attract buyers,” but the same day he brought in a lowball offer from his own client. Is that legal?

If your realtor pressures you to lower your asking price on your home only to turn around with a lowball offer from one of his own clients, you need to quickly get up to speed on your options.
November 24, 2025 Sammy Tran

Jury duty only pays me $50 a day and my boss says I won’t be paid after the first week, but the trial is set to drag on for months. Now what?

Most jury duty lasts only a few days, but some trials can stretch into weeks or even months. If your employer stops paying you during this time, you may be facing a financial crisis.
November 20, 2025 Peter Kinney

Strategies To Use High Interest Rates to Your Advantage: Smart Moves For Savers, Investors, and Borrowers

Many people panic over rising interest rates, but there some ways that you can make high interest rates work in your favor.
November 19, 2025 Quinn Mercer

State-mandated high school financial literacy courses are growing. What does that mean for Gen Z’s money habits?

More and more states are making financial education a requirement for graduation, out of a growing concern that young adults need more than ever to be ready to make real‑life money decisions.
November 17, 2025 Jane O'Shea

My dad bought an annuity he didn’t understand, and now he’s stuck with high fees and no way to access his savings without massive penalties. What now?

Your dad is learning that that the annuity he signed up for is filled with hidden fees, confusing terms, and exorbitant withdrawal penalties. Here’s how you can help him escape this financial sinkhole.
November 14, 2025 Jane O'Shea