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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’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

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

My boss keeps asking about my fertility treatments and suggested I delay having kids. Can I report this?

Learn how to handle a boss who keeps asking about your fertility treatments or suggests you delay having kids. This 27-slide, magazine-style advice article explains your legal rights, how to set boundaries, when to report the behavior, and how to protect yourself in a hostile workplace—all with clarity, empathy, and humor.
November 26, 2025 Jack Hawkins

The Most Common Mistakes People Make When Starting Their First Online Business

It's exciting to start your first online business, but even the smartest beginners can stumble into pitfalls that cost time and money.
November 27, 2025 Alex Summers

My boss fired a coworker who refused to pray with him at lunch. Now he’s asking me to lead next week’s prayer. What do I do?

A worker faces a troubling dilemma after their boss fires a coworker for refusing to pray and then asks them to lead the next office prayer. This engaging advice article explores employee rights, workplace boundaries, and practical steps to stay protected in an uncomfortable — and potentially illegal — situation. Perfect for readers dealing with toxic workplace dynamics.
November 26, 2025 Jack Hawkins

Is Elon Musk right that in 10 years money will be irrelevant and no one will have to work?

Elon Musk has made plenty of bold predictions before—but his latest claim is one of his boldest: that artificial intelligence will advance so rapidly that, within a decade, “no one will have to work” and money could become unnecessary. It’s a future that sounds utopian to some—and terrifying to others.
November 25, 2025 Jesse Singer

The New Wave Of Banking Scams Are So Realistic, Even People Who Work In Finance Are Getting Fooled

Scammers aren’t using shady emails, fake Nigerian princes, or broken English anymore. In 2026, their messages are sleek, personalized, and powered by AI that sounds frighteningly human. Losses have already climbed into the billions—and with new tricks emerging every month, the next wave of scams is more advanced, more believable, and harder to spot than ever.
November 24, 2025 Jesse Singer

I found $9,800 in an old cookie tin in my late grandmother’s pantry. My uncle says “finders keepers” doesn’t apply. What does the law say?

If you find a large sum of cash that was hidden away in a deceased relative's home, the old saying "finders keepers" doesn't necessarily apply.
November 21, 2025 Miles Rook