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The Most Bizarre Things That Sold High At Auctions

Whether it’s pure nostalgia, obsession, or just plain curiosity, these bizarre items prove that, at the right auction, anything can become a treasure.
March 31, 2025 Binet

I’m the only woman in an office full of men who constantly make “jokes” about my appearance. I thought we were beyond this in 2025. What should I do?

You walk into work, and before you’ve even logged in, someone comments on your outfit. Another chimes in with a “joke” about your body. Everyone laughs, except you. It’s 2025—shouldn’t we be past this? Spoiler: we’re not.
September 11, 2025 Jesse Singer

I let my roommate borrow my car and now I’m getting notices of fines and penalties for his unpaid parking tickets. What do I do?

You made the mistake of lending your car to your roommate, and now you face a stack of fines and late fees for all the unpaid parking tickets he's accumulated. Here’s what to do to straighten out this mess.
December 8, 2025 Sammy Tran

My Lease Is Ending And I’m Over The Mileage Limit. Should I Buy It Out Or Turn It In?

You’re cruising toward the end of your lease, feeling pretty good… until you check the odometer and your contract. You’re thousands of miles over the limit, and those little extra miles are about to cost real money. Do you pay the mileage fees and turn it in, or buy out the car and keep it? The good news is that you actually have more control here than it feels like.
December 3, 2025 Peter Kinney

My brother keeps asking me to store stuff for his buy and sell business, but he’s filled my garage with junk and won’t retrieve it. What can I do?

You told your brother he could use your garage to store inventory for his buy‑and‑sell business. But now the garage is absolutely full. We look at what you can do to regain control.
December 4, 2025 Sasha Wren

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 took a cash advance to buy Beanie Babies. Why am I poor now?

A hilarious yet relatable first-person finance story about taking a cash advance to buy Beanie Babies—and ending up broke. Learn why high-interest debt and collectible hype don’t mix, and discover practical, empowering steps to recover financially, avoid future money traps, and rebuild confidence with smart, sustainable habits. Perfect for readers who love humor, personal finance lessons, and nostalgic chaos.
December 2, 2025 Jack Hawkins

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

Crocs: Invention And Reinvention

The success story of Crocs footwear comes from a simple manufacturing process and a smart marketing strategy.
November 28, 2025 Peter Kinney

Sears once dominated retail with its catalogs and suburban stores, but decades of missteps led to the chain’s unravelling.

In its heyday, Sears was America’s largest retailer. But after years of terrible business decisions, the Sears success story unravelled.
December 1, 2025 Jane O'Shea

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