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I inherited my grandma’s house. I want to renovate the place but her great-grandson is still living in the deteriorating house rent-free. Now what?

If you inherited a relative's house but a another relative is living in it rent-free, you need to know your rights, obligations, and some basic interpersonal strategies before you can move forward.
September 2, 2025 Jane O'Shea

My financial advisor mistakenly sold a block of shares against my wishes. When he saw the mistake, he bought the shares back at a 20% loss. What now?

You trust your financial advisor to do what you instruct him to. If he does something against your wishes that causes you to lose money, action needs to be taken.
August 29, 2025 Marlon Wright

Personal Finance: 20 Keys To Success Everyone Should Know

There's no royal road to financial success, but with these 20 principles your journey to the promised land will be made a lot easier.
August 29, 2025 Peter Kinney

My son forged my signature on a loan for his business. Now I’m being sued. What should I do?

Nobody expects their child to forge business documents in their name to be approved for a loan. It's a legal and familial nightmare. You may think you failed as a parent. You may be (rightfully) angry at your kid for doing this. Let's explore what you can do next and how to help you and your son without destroying your relationship.
August 29, 2025 Jack Hawkins

My stepdad tricked my mom into changing the beneficiary on her life insurance. Is there anything I can do?

Maybe you and your stepdad didn't get along all that well—or maybe you worshipped the ground he walked on—either way, finding out that he's convinced your mom to take you off her life insurance policy, while putting himself in it, is a huge betrayal. Let's explore whether there's anything you can do about this and what your next steps are.
August 28, 2025 Jack Hawkins

Obscure Comic Books That Are Now Worth A Fortune

Most collectors obsess over familiar titles like Action Comics #1 or Detective Comics #27 in the vast world of comic books. But buried beneath the iconic names are lesser-known gems—issues that were once tossed into bargain bins and are now worth a small fortune. These obscure comic books have skyrocketed in value, whether due to rare print runs, historical quirks, or unexpected character debuts.
August 27, 2025 Jack Hawkins

My boss made me share a hotel room with him on a business trip “to save money.” I felt uncomfortable and unsafe. What are my options?

Your boss says you have to share a hotel room on a work trip “to save money.” Now you’re imagining awkward silences, zero privacy, and possibly unsafe situations. No, you’re not overreacting—your comfort and safety matter. Here’s how to figure out your options, protect yourself, and set clear boundaries without torpedoing your career.
August 26, 2025 Jesse Singer

Disney Memorabilia That’s Shockingly Valuable

Some pieces are worth a few hundred, others tens of thousands—and then there is the one item that tops them all as the most valuable Disney collectible ever sold.
August 25, 2025 Jesse Singer

I paid my taxes with credit cards. Now I owe both the IRS and the bank. Who do I disappoint first?

You paid your taxes with a credit card, and now you owe both Uncle Sam and the bank that issued the card. You’re staring at two hungry creditors and wondering: “Who do I disappoint first?” The short answer is that you should never disappoint the IRS. But the long answer, which we’re about to unpack, is that while the IRS is scarier, the credit card companies can bleed you dry even faster.
August 26, 2025 Jack Hawkins

I took out a HELOC to renovate. Now interest rates spiked and I can't pay. What now?

You took out a Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) to transform your house into something out of a renovation show, and everything seemed great—until the Federal Reserve sent interest rates soaring. Now your HELOC feels less like a smart financial tool and more like a straitjacket. The good news is that you still have options, and by understanding them step by step, you can chart a path out of this financial squeeze.
August 22, 2025 Jack Hawkins

Reverse Mortgage Vs Reverse Mortgage Line Of Credit: Which One Is Better?

If you’re thinking of using your home equity during retirement, you may be thinking of getting either a reverse mortgage or reverse mortgage line of credit. There are key differences between the two that you need to consider.
August 25, 2025 Sammy Tran

My cousin convinced me to invest in crypto “together,” then vanished with the wallet password. Do I have any legal ground?

Crypto horror stories aren’t just for strangers on Reddit—they can happen in your own family. One moment you’re laughing over coffee while talking about “getting in early” on the next big coin, and the next you’re left staring at a wallet login screen you can’t access. So, what now?
August 25, 2025 Peter Kinney