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I agreed to lease a newly renovated apartment, but on moving day they gave me an unrenovated unit in the same building at the same price. Now what?

You signed a lease for one apartment, but when you showed up to move in you were given a different place not to your liking. Here’s what you can do.
December 26, 2025 Miles Rook

I let my friend store his bicycle in my garage. A thief broke in and stole it, and now my friend is demanding I pay for it. Am I legally on the hook?

You agreed to let a friend store his bicycle in your garage. Then someone broke in and stole it and your friend is threatening legal action. We examine your legal rights and options.
December 23, 2025 Peter Kinney

We just moved into our new house but the previous owners put in a deck that violates city code. The city set a court date for next month. Now what?

You just moved into your house, but now the city is saying the deck put in by the previous owners is in violation of building codes. We look at what to do and what not to do
December 19, 2025 Penelope Singh

My former landlord says I owe three months’ rent because I broke the lease early, but he already found a new tenant. Do I really have to pay twice?

If you break your apartment lease, you may be on the hook to pay the remainder of the rent for the lease term. We review your options.
October 31, 2025 Marlon Wright

I just had concrete poured today for my new driveway, then the Amazon driver showed up and tracked footprints through it. What now?

You finally had new concrete poured for your driveway, but an Amazon delivery driver arrived with a package and walked on the fresh concrete. We examine options to fix the damage and protect your wallet.
December 10, 2025 Marlon Wright

Just bought my first home—and found out the HOA wants $1,200 in “late fees” from the previous owner. Do I really have to pay?

Finding a surprise bill right after buying a home is enough to make any new homeowner panic—especially when the HOA is claiming you owe $1,200 in fees you had nothing to do with. Here’s what homeowners need to know, and why you shouldn’t panic just yet.
December 8, 2025 Jesse Singer

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

I have a good job here in New York, but I still feel broke every month—if I were to move, which states would actually give me the best cost of living?

If you’re working hard in New York but still feel like your paycheck evaporates, you’re definitely not alone. New York has some of the highest housing, grocery, healthcare and transportation costs in the entire country. Allow us to highlight the states where your money would stretch much further.
December 3, 2025 Jesse Singer

I just moved into our house yesterday and the guy next door is already demanding that I pay for half of the fence he put in six months ago. Now what?

A neighbor shouldn't be asking you to pay half the cost of a fence installed months before you moved in, but it's still important to confirm your legal standing.
December 3, 2025 J.D. Blackwell

I'm 61 and addicted to shopping online. Can I still retire with dignity?

A 61-year-old struggling with an online shopping addiction asks: “Can I still retire with dignity?” This engaging, practical guide explores how overspending impacts retirement, how to break compulsive shopping habits, and actionable steps to regain financial control while still enjoying life. Perfect for readers seeking financial wellness, retirement readiness, and smart behavior-change strategies.
December 2, 2025 Jack Hawkins

My landlord sold the building without warning and the new owner wants to evict long-term tenants first. That includes me. What now?

Your landlord sold the building and the new owner plans to evict long-term tenants. We look at your rights, timelines, and protections for a situation like this.
December 1, 2025 Penelope Singh

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