Flipboard 2025 Finance Tips

My son makes great money but wants to buy a new truck. How do I convince him it's a bad investment?

It’s exciting when your child lands a well-paying job, but when the first thing he wants to do is buy a fully loaded pickup truck, you may wonder how to steer him toward a smarter financial decision.
May 9, 2025 Peter Kinney
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You Might Think You Are Helping When Donating These 25 Items To Charity. You're Not.

Showing up at a donation drop-off with a busted blender and a trash bag of clothes might mean well. But meaning well does not translate to actually helping
May 8, 2025 Alex Summers

My Boyfriend Spent Our Rent When I Have Reduced Hours At Work. Now What?

When your partner shows no responsibility with your shared finances, it's time to have tough conversations—and make some tough choices.
May 8, 2025 Miles Brucker

Rare Historical Photos Of Extreme Wealth And Poverty In The 1930s

Photographers didn't need captions to show the wealth gap of the 1930s. Their images told it all—lavish lives carried on while millions below endured hunger and despair. The contrast became part of history itself.
May 7, 2025 Marlon Wright

My friend got a lift kit put in his truck instead of paying me back what he owes me. Now what?

It’s a gut punch to lend money to a friend in good faith, only to have them treat themselves first when they come into some money. How do you handle the situation?
May 7, 2025 Marlon Wright

Things Baby Boomers Still Spend Money On—That Millennials Don't

There are plenty of items that Boomers still deem important and "worth the money", while Millennials wouldn't drop a dime on most of these things. Like...
May 6, 2025 Jesse Singer

How Do Some People Win The Lottery Multiple Times?

Hearing about people winning the lottery more than once can make anyone wonder if there’s more to it than sheer chance. But what are the odds really?
May 6, 2025 Penelope Singh

Preparing For A Possible 2025 Recession

Amid significant policy changes, the US economy just had its worst quarter since the Covid-era, and a devastating recession may be looming.
May 6, 2025 Allison Robertson

Grandma's Spending A Lot Of Time (And Money) At The Casino. Should I Intervene?

When a loved one is spending too much on gambling, when to intervene isn't just about money, but protecting them from bad habits and being taken advantage of.
May 5, 2025 Jane O'Shea

I lied on my car loan application, but can't make the payments. Should I default?

Fudging numbers on a financing application might seem like a harmless shortcut to a new car, but if you can't make the payments, you'll be in a jam. Fortunately, there are other options than default.
May 2, 2025 Sammy Tran
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How To Fraud-Proof Your Bank Account

Fraud is a rampant problem across the United States, but there are measures you can take to protect your bank account against fraud. Here's how to fraud-proof your bank account.
May 1, 2025 Jack Hawkins

How Do I Protect My Child's Inheritance From Their Greedy Spouse?

My son's wife is a gold digger and terrible person. I don't want to leave her a penny but want to make sure my son is set when I pass. What should I do?
April 30, 2025 Alex Summers