Flipboard 2025 Finance Tips

Are prepaid credit cards really untraceable? Here’s how they work, what can be tracked, and why they aren’t as anonymous as you think.

You didn’t get hacked. You didn’t have your card stolen. You sent the money yourself, because someone convinced you to. Now the bank says the charge was authorized, so there’s nothing they can do. Unfortunately, this is one of the hardest types of fraud to reverse, but “hard” doesn’t mean “impossible”.

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.

If you're stepson inherited your husband's house and wants to move in, what can you do to maintain your residence in the home?

Found a safe full of old American coins and the bank refused to deposit them? Here is why banks say no, what old coins may be worth, and the smartest next steps to take.

Legally changed your name but your employer still issues paychecks in your old name? Here’s what to do when your bank refuses the check, from payroll fixes to legal options.

Turning 80 and wondering whether to invest in cryptocurrency? Here’s a simple, engaging guide to whether crypto makes sense for older investors, and what safer alternatives may fit retirement better.

Are gift cards really untraceable? Learn how banks track spending, what gift cards hide, and why they still leave a trail.

You went to pay your rent, every dollar counted out in coin rolls. The landlord didn’t even consider it, just flat-out refused. So how is that allowed when coins are literally legal tender? Shouldn’t it be illegal?

You expect to inherit what your spouse left behind. Not watch a massive chunk disappear before you even see it. But that’s exactly what happened here. And the reason why catches a lot of people completely off guard.

Grandfather left you an inheritance in foreign currency? Here is how probate, exchange rates, bank fees, taxes, and overseas accounts can affect whether you receive the money and how much actually arrives.