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I prepaid for my dad's funeral. I just learned funeral home went out of business. He passed, and now I need to start all over. Can I get that money back?

When a family prepays for a funeral, it’s usually done with a sense of relief as a gesture of one major burden being lifted. But that relief can turn into panic when the funeral home suddenly shuts its doors, and leaves families wondering what became of the money they trusted someone else to safeguard. This situation is more common than people assume, and the first instinct is often fear that the money is simply gone. Yet the reality is more hopeful: most prepaid funeral funds are legally protected through state-mandated trusts or insurance, though risks of mismanagement persist as seen in recent fraud cases, and families often have multiple paths to recover what they put aside, as long as they understand who still has authority over it.
February 12, 2026 Miles Brucker
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I was evicted for renovations and moved into a higher rent place. A year later the old place looks the same and is up for sale. Can I get compensated?

If you were evicted because of planned building renovations, by law the landlord has to actually do the planned work.
February 11, 2026 Jane O'Shea
These Family Secrets Changed Everything

My husband made double what I did when we were married but spent his retirement fund on his failed business. Can he take half my money in the divorce?

Divorce often magnifies financial decisions that didn’t seem very important during the marriage.
February 10, 2026 Quinn Mercer
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Claim These Helpful Tax Deductions This Year, Even If You Don't Have Receipts

Tax season doesn't have to mean drowning in a sea of crumpled receipts. The IRS actually lets you claim dozens of legitimate deductions using nothing more than basic records, bank statements, or simple logs.
February 10, 2026 Marlon Wright

Popular Tax Deductions That The IRS Is Getting Rid Of In 2026

The 2026 tax year will see many changes including the disappearance of several familiar tax credits.
February 6, 2026 Alex Summers

My electric bill tripled in my one-bedroom apartment even though I haven't been doing anything different. What can I do?

What to do if you receive a huge increase in your utility charges with no noticeable change in your usage habits.
February 5, 2026 Sasha Wren

I heard that banks prefer customers to miss payments—are they profiting when I struggle financially?

Every time you miss or make a late loan payment, the bank makes more money.
February 4, 2026 Quinn Mercer
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The Simple Income Tax Loophole Every Baby Boomer Must Know About—And How It Could Save You Thousands Of Dollars

There’s a strange gap in the tax code that many Baby Boomers accidentally qualify for—but almost no one talks about it. Use it correctly, and retirement income can be taxed far less than expected. Miss it, and you may never realize how much money you left on the table. The rule isn’t secret. It’s just easy to overlook.
February 2, 2026 Jesse Singer
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My husband insists we downgrade from our Tesla to a hybrid to “save money”. Are we being too frugal?

Smooth white paint, flush door handles, a charging cable coiled like a sleeping snake. A Tesla still carries a certain hum of modern confidence, even while parked. But honestly, rising insurance bills and the steady drip of subscription charges have a way of dulling that shine. Downgrading no longer signals failure; it signals discipline. The question lingers in the air like the smell of warm asphalt after a summer drive: is this a smart financial pivot or penny-pinching that misses the bigger picture? The answer sits at the intersection of math, lifestyle, and long-term value, and it deserves a closer look.
February 3, 2026 Marlon Wright

My boyfriend wants me to move in with him, but he doesn’t realize we could both lose our food stamps if we live together. What can I do?

When a couple move in together, it can change each person's eligibility for state benefits.
February 2, 2026 Marlon Wright

My ex left her high-paying job to go freelance. Now she has no job or health insurance, and wants me to double my child support payments. What now?

If your former spouse leaves a high-paying career of their own free will, how much extra are you obligated to pay in child support?
January 28, 2026 Sasha Wren
Saving money

Are Canadians Saving More Than Americans? Latest Studies Reveal A Surprising Gap

Curious how your savings stack up? This article compares average savings in the U.S. and Canada, revealing surprising gaps, reasons behind them, and shocking stats about American savings.
January 28, 2026 Allison Robertson