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My neighbor accused me of dumping snow onto his driveway. He doesn't have a car. Why can't I just put it there?

Can you dump snow on your neighbor’s driveway if he doesn’t have a car? This practical guide explains the legal risks, neighbor etiquette, liability concerns, and smarter ways to shovel without starting a winter feud.
February 5, 2026 Jack Hawkins

For years, my Dad told me I couldn't claim my home-office as a tax deduction. Now my accountant tells me I can. Who's right?

Can you really deduct a home office on your taxes? We break down why your dad may have been right years ago, why your accountant is right now, and who actually qualifies for the home office deduction today.
February 4, 2026 Jack Hawkins

I left a good paying job to accept a great new offer. Then my new employer shut down after only a week. What can I do?

If you take a good job offer and the new organization shuts down after a week, you'll need to act quickly to get back on track.
February 5, 2026 Sammy Tran

My electric bill tripled in my one-bedroom apartment even though I haven't been doing anything different. What can I do?

What to do if you receive a huge increase in your utility charges with no noticeable change in your usage habits.
February 5, 2026 Sasha Wren
Concerned daughter with supportive parents

I just found out about the $19,000 gift tax rule—my parents gave me $24,000 last year, and now I’m panicking. Will I owe taxes?

You’re scrolling, minding your business, and suddenly you see it: the $19,000 gift tax rule. Your brain does the math. Your parents gave you $24,000. Your heart rate spikes. Did you accidentally trigger a massive tax bill without knowing it?
February 4, 2026 Jesse Singer

Dad says I should always pay my entire credit card balance, but Mom thinks I should only make minimum payments. Who's right?

Dad says always pay your credit card in full, Mom says make minimum payments. Learn the best way to pay credit cards, avoid interest, and manage credit card debt.
February 5, 2026 Jack Hawkins
Senior woman concerned about her retirement

I planned to retire this year but rising costs have made me question whether my savings will last. How do I know if it’s really safe to retire now?

You had a date in mind but then inflation, higher grocery bills, rising insurance premiums, and the general cost of existing hit your budget like a surprise subscription you never signed up for. If you’re suddenly wondering whether it’s still safe to retire, you’re not being dramatic; you’re being smart. Here's how to know if your retirement plan can handle real life, including rising costs and unexpected expenses.
February 3, 2026 Peter Kinney
thrift

In 2006, a student bought a cheap sofa bed at a Berlin flea market and used it for months before finding a rare 17th-century painting hidden inside.

A German student bought a cheap sofa bed at a Berlin flea market in 2006 and used it for months — until she pulled it open and discovered a hidden 17th-century painting inside, turning an ordinary piece of furniture into an unforgettable art-world surprise.
February 4, 2026 Allison Robertson
Thrift store brooch

A woman bought a brooch for £20 at a thrift store for her child to play with, only to learn it was an old, rare jewel linked to Russian royalty.

A British mother bought a sparkly brooch for just £20 and let her young daughter wear it to school, only to later discover it was a rare 19th-century jewel linked to Russian royalty and estimated to be worth around $43,000.
February 4, 2026 Allison Robertson

We made an offer on a house that’s been for sale for over 90 days with no offers. Then two aggressive offers appeared overnight. What do we do?

If you make an offer on a house that is followed quickly by several more aggressive offers, you may wonder what is really going on.
February 4, 2026 Miles Rook

I heard that banks prefer customers to miss payments—are they profiting when I struggle financially?

Every time you miss or make a late loan payment, the bank makes more money.
February 4, 2026 Quinn Mercer

I'm a snowplow operator. While plowing at a church, a chunk of ice smashed a priceless stained glass window. Do I pay, or does the city?

A snowplow operator accidentally shatters a priceless stained-glass window with flying ice—who pays for the damage? We break down liability, insurance, city responsibility, and what drivers need to know about winter plowing accidents.
February 5, 2026 Jack Hawkins