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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

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

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

Benjamin Careathers drank Red Bull, but when he saw no physical or mental improvement, he sued the energy drink for false advertising.

In 2013, Red Bull was hit by a class action lawsuit that challenged the brand’s claims of boosting mental and physical performance.
December 9, 2025 Jane O'Shea

Dad left us all equal shares of his estate, but my sister claims she deserves more because she lived closer and “handled the emotional labor.” Now what?

Your dad left equal shares of the estate to all the siblings, but your sister wants a larger share because she feels she did more for him in his last days. We look at how to navigate this delicate situation.
December 9, 2025 Peter Kinney

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