Marriage

I’m okay but my husband may need long term care. What happens to our house if only one of us needs Medicaid?

You’re both retired, but while you're healthy, your husband is showing signs that he may soon need long term care. What happens to your family home if he needs to apply for Medicaid?
January 19, 2026 Jane O'Shea

My brother-in-law keeps telling us how much he’s been winning at sports betting. Then yesterday he asked us if he could borrow $2K till the end of the month. Now what?

Your brother-in-law always talks about his wins betting on sports. Now suddenly he’s asking to borrow $2,000 until the end of the month. But if his betting is going as well he says, why is he asking to borrow money?
December 23, 2025 Sammy Tran

I agreed to stay home with the kids, but now my husband says I didn’t “earn” half our assets during the divorce settlement talks. What now?

You stayed home to raise the kids and keep the household going. Now that you’re facing divorce, your husband argues you didn’t earn half the assets. . You have legal rights and options to a fair settlement.
December 23, 2025 Peter Kinney

I want us to use my husband’s Christmas bonus to pay off our credit card debt, but he’s insisting we splurge and “treat ourselves” instead. Now what?

Your husband’s Christmas bonus just came in, but instead of paying off debt, he wants to splurge on luxuries over the holidays. We look at ways to put the money to better use.
December 22, 2025 J.D. Blackwell

I received a lay-off notice from my job, and now my ex-wife is demanding half my severance package. What now?

You were laid off, which was already a shock. Now your ex‑wife is demanding half of your severance. We look at your options.
December 5, 2025 Penelope Singh

My wife wants to prop up her brother’s failing office supply business using our retirement savings. Now what?

Your wife wants to help her brother’s floundering business, and she sees dipping into your retirement fund as a way to do that. It's critical that you both review what’s really at stake here.
November 27, 2025 Sammy Tran

My husband refuses to discuss retirement planning even though we’re in our 50s. What can I do to start this process on my own?

If yuor spouse shows no interest in planning your retirement together, there's nothing stopping you from starting the process yourself.
November 28, 2025 Miles Rook

My husband inherited stocks worth $52K. That’s enough to pay our credit card debt. But he wants to hold and see if the share price goes up. What now?

An inheritance can feel like a gift, but it can also cause tension when financial goals clash.
November 6, 2025 Miles Rook

My husband hid over $100K in gambling debts while I thought he had the money invested. At 55, our retirement is off-track. What happens next?

It can be devastating to discover hidden debt if you're in your 50s, but there are steps you can take to protect your future and your retirement.
October 29, 2025 Sammy Tran

The Growing Synthetic Diamond Industry Could Spell The End Of Diamond Mining

With synthetic or lab-grown diamonds becoming more affordable, the traditional diamond trade is facing a major challenge.
October 22, 2025 Alex Summers

My husband cleaned out our joint account when he gave expensive gifts to his family. Now that I’m divorcing him, he refuses to reimburse me. What now?

If a spouse has almost emptied your joint bank account on the eve of divorce proceedings, you need to review strategies to protect your finances and restore some fairness.
September 3, 2025 J.D. Blackwell

I’ve been secretly renting out our basement on Airbnb to pay off credit card debt. What if my spouse finds out?

Renting out your basement on Airbnb to tackle credit card debt might seem like a practical solution. But keeping it a secret from your spouse is never a good idea. It's their home too. Before panic sets in, step back and evaluate your motives, the risks, and the road ahead. There are thoughtful ways to resolve this honestly and constructively—without blowing up your relationship.
July 31, 2025 Jack Hawkins