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The new income thresholds have been released, but what is defined as "upper-middle class" now comes with new tradeoffs.

A salary that once promised stability now comes with unexpected tradeoffs. Six figures used to signal financial confidence, but today, that assumption feels outdated. Rising costs and regional price gaps have quietly rewritten the rules of comfort.
January 6, 2026 Marlon Wright
Woman holding a one dollar bill

Collectors search for American $1 bills with a secret hidden in the serial number, because they're worth a lot more than one dollar.

Dollar bills aren't all created equal. The eight-digit code on each note determines whether it's worth a buck or a fortune. Collectors pay hundreds for the right combinations. Time to check that wallet.
December 30, 2025 Miles Brucker

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
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2026 offers surprising smart solutions to stretch tight budgets further than you expect.

Most budgets fail for reasons that seem harmless at first. Tiny expenses slip through routines, and money disappears between paychecks. The truth is that saving rarely comes from one dramatic change, as it shows up through small choices repeated often.
December 29, 2025 Miles Brucker

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

My online order arrived a month late with the wrong items. The items I wanted are out of stock and they’re only offering store credit. What can I do?

Your online order arrived late with the wrong items. The store is out of the items you wanted and is only offering a store credit. We look at how to tackle this challenge.
December 29, 2025 Sammy Tran

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