Flipboard 2025 Finance Tips

You go to pay rent, open your bank app, and suddenly see the one phrase nobody ever wants to see: “Account Restricted.” No explanation. No warning. Just a silent lock on your money. It feels like a glitch—or like someone drained your account. But sometimes the truth is far more unsettling: it’s the IRS.

When the executor hesitates or drags his feet in selling estate assets, the potential financial losses can seem like negligence.

Hidden add-ons are one of the oldest (and sneakiest) tricks in the car business. The good news? You might still be able to fight it, but you’ll need to know your rights and move fast. Let’s break down what happened, what you can do, and how to make sure it never happens again.

Bought a home sight unseen only to find major issues like a bad roof, wiring, or plumbing? Learn what to do next—from assessing repair costs to deciding whether to fix, flip, or sell. This guide breaks down your options, how to minimize losses, and how to turn a housing nightmare into a smart financial move.

Imagine waking up tomorrow to news that China's economy has imploded overnight—the second-largest economic engine on earth suddenly stalls. According to experts and verified data, the possibility isn't as remote as we might think.

You can walk away now or hang on a little longer and see where the market goes. Both paths have trade-offs—no promise of calm or cash. Take your time and pick what feels right for you. Consult if you must!

Whether it's a first edition, an author’s signature, or a famously banned text, some rare books can sell for $100,000 or more at auction.

Your parents’ dream of touring America in retirement has turned into an expensive lesson in the risks of reverse mortgages.

It starts the same way for so many people: you’re on vacation, the sun’s warm, the pitch sounds reasonable. “Why keep renting hotel rooms when you could own your vacation?” Before you know it, you’ve signed up for a timeshare. And because it felt manageable, you swiped your credit card to cover the cost. A few months later, you’re juggling another card for maintenance fees, and the excitement’s long gone. If this sounds familiar, don’t panic. You’re not the first person to end up in a credit-card-timeshare tangle, and you won’t be the last. Let’s walk through what’s really going on and what you can actually do to fix it.

Home sellers have tricks up their sleeves. They know exactly how to mask problems until you've signed on the dotted line. The good news? These issues leave telltale signs if you know where to look.

A steady job used to mean a path to homeownership. Now? Not so much. Incomes haven’t caught up with the housing surge, and in some cities, the gap between what you make and what homes cost is just too big.

In 1950 New York, an enterprising group of friends started up the Diners Club card; the card made history as the first credit card.