MSN Ai

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

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

We just inherited our parents’ house, but my sister wants to sell it to her friend for far below market value. What now?

You and your siblings inherited your parents’ house, but your sister wants to accept an offer well below market value. We look at what you need to do to protect your interests.
December 8, 2025 Miles Rook
thrift store

A woman in B.C. found jewelry hidden in a Q-Tip box she bought at a thrift store for 50 cents. When she discovered its worth—she returned it.

A B.C. woman bought a 50-cent box of Q-tips from a thrift store, only to discover hidden rings and pearls inside.
December 8, 2025 Allison Robertson

The Ignominious End Of Silicon Valley Bank

Silicon Valley Bank was flying high, but when public confidence started to crack, the bank collapsed in a matter of hours.
December 5, 2025 Alex Summers
Heat remains broken.

I rent, but my landlord wouldn't fix the heat this winter. I paid out of pocket. Now he wants to sue me. Help?

A broken heater in the dead of winter can turn any rental into a stressful situation, especially if the landlord refuses to fix it. When that same landlord suddenly threatens to sue, the confusion grows, and knowing what actually matters becomes essential.
December 5, 2025 Marlon Wright

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
art auction

A New Hampshire woman bought a painting for $3.99 at a thrift store, then found out it was a long-lost N.C. Wyeth worth nearly $200,000.

A woman bought a $4 thrift-store painting on a whim — only to discover it was a long-lost work by famed American illustrator N.C. Wyeth that later sold at auction for nearly $200,000.
December 4, 2025 Allison Robertson

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