Finance Tips

Finance Tips



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My family inherited a vacation property, but nobody can agree how to use it. Should we just sell it, or is there a better option?

Discover the best options for inherited vacation properties when family members disagree. Learn about buyouts, co-ownership agreements, rentals, tax implications, partition actions, and when selling may be the smartest financial decision.
June 23, 2026 Peter Kinney
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A relative named me executor of their estate, and I had no idea how much responsibility it involved. What should I do?

Being named executor can feel like a big honor at first. Then you realize it comes with paperwork, deadlines, family questions, bank calls, court forms, taxes, and a whole lot of responsibility. The good news is that you do not have to magically know how to do everything right away.
June 23, 2026 J. Clarke
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I finally broke up with my boyfriend, but my landlord refuses to remove me from our lease. Now I can’t rent anywhere else. Is that legal? What do I do?

I broke up with my boyfriend. I want out. But both our names are on the lease. My landlord won’t remove me—and now I can’t get approved elsewhere because I’m “already on a lease.” Am I financially trapped? Here’s what’s actually happening—and what you can realistically do.
February 20, 2026 Jesse Singer
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5 Recession Proof Stocks To Buy Right Now

Investors are wondering where to turn in 2020. Well, let's take a look at some recession proof stocks with a track record of reliability.
February 7, 2023 Eul Basa
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Is Exercising At Home Cheaper Than A Gym Membership?

Unravel the true costs of gym vs. home workouts with our in-depth comparison. Discover how to make your fitness journey financially fit by exploring equipment prices, hidden fees, and savvy saving strategies.
August 26, 2023 Allison Robertson
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Warren Buffett's Easy Trick For Successful Investing

Novice investors should look to more experienced ones when starting their investment journey, and who better to take advice from than Warren Buffett?
February 27, 2023 Eul Basa
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My parents want me to buy their house at full market value, but they sold my brother his house at a discount. Should I just do what they want?

It is hard to separate money from family, especially when the house in question comes with history. The sting gets sharper when one sibling got a discount and another is being asked to pay full market value. If that is your situation, the big question is not just whether it is fair. It is also whether the deal makes financial and tax sense for everyone involved.
June 22, 2026 Miles Brucker
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My boss says we're lucky to get such flexible hours so employees shouldn't expect raises. Is that becoming the new excuse?

If your boss says flexible hours are a reason to stop asking for a raise, you are not imagining a new workplace script. In the past few years, flexibility has become one of the most prized job benefits in the United States. The catch is that some employers now talk about it like it can replace cash, even while workers are still dealing with higher prices.
June 19, 2026 Miles Brucker
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My father wants me to guarantee his retirement home fees because he doesn't trust the contract. Could I end up on the hook for everything?

If your father asks you to guarantee his retirement home fees, it can sound like a simple family favor. In reality, that signature can expose you to a very large financial risk. The key issue is whether you are being asked to act as a true guarantor, because that can make you legally responsible for unpaid fees.
June 19, 2026 Carl Wyndham
My girlfriend says keeping separate finances means I don't fully trust her.

My girlfriend says keeping separate finances means I don't fully trust her. Is combining money really necessary to show commitment?

If your girlfriend says separate finances mean you do not fully trust her, you are not alone. Money is one of the most emotionally loaded parts of any relationship, and couples often treat it like a shortcut for measuring commitment. But the facts show there is no single financial setup that proves love, trust, or long term seriousness.
June 19, 2026 Miles Brucker
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My landlord says rent is going up because property taxes increased. Can landlords just pass every cost increase onto tenants?

Few rent increase notices land harder than the one that says, “property taxes went up.” It sounds official, unavoidable, and a little scary. But even if your landlord’s tax bill rose, that does not automatically mean they can pass every extra dollar straight to you.
June 19, 2026 Carl Wyndham

I helped my grandson pay for college, and now it’s affecting my retirement plans. Did I make a mistake?

A grandparent helped her grandson pay for college and now worries about retirement. Here is how to decide whether it was a mistake, repair the financial impact, set family boundaries, and protect retirement savings without guilt.
June 19, 2026 Jack Hawkins