MSN Article 2025

CPO Warranty Shock

I Bought a “Certified Pre-Owned” Car. The Warranty Had Expired Before I Drove Off the Lot. Can I Make the Dealer Pay?

You walked into the lot, inhaled that new-car smell again, and drove home convinced you made a smart move. Then you discover the so-called “certified pre-owned” car you paid for came with a warranty that had already lapsed. Now the engine hiccups, and you’re stuck wondering: can the dealer actually be held responsible? Let’s shine a spotlight on what your rights really are—and what you should do next.
November 27, 2025 Marlon Wright

I just got offered early retirement with a $900K package. Should I take it or keep working for two more years?

A $900,000 early-retirement offer hits with a strange mix of thrill and tension. One moment you’re imagining new freedom, the next you’re zooming in on every line of your financial plan. If you’re staring at a deal like this, don’t freeze. Dig in by first comparing the trade-offs. The goal here is to figure out which path strengthens your long-term security.
November 26, 2025 Jane O'Shea

Well, I'm in big trouble. I'm in a cycle of debt and keep taking cash advances to pay other cash advances. I feel like I'm sinking. What should I do?

You feel that rush of relief every time a cash advance hits your account—right before the sinking feeling that another one is coming. The fees pile up, the due dates creep closer. And that math also never bends in your favor. That cycle wears down your judgment, leaving you anxious and stuck in a loop that keeps tightening. Wondering how this ends? You’re already asking the right question. Stick around because the real endgame of cash-advance stacking isn’t mystery—it’s math, behavior patterns, and a path you can step out of before the trap locks in.
November 26, 2025 Alex Summers
Woman

My creepy boss won't stop hugging me. His hugs linger. I've asked him not to and reported it, but HR says he's just “old school.” What do I do?

Work shouldn’t make your shoulders tense the moment you see a hug coming from ten feet away. Yet many employees deal with that exact moment—your boss strides in with open arms, you’ve already asked him to stop, but he goes in anyway. Then HR brushes it off with a casual “He’s just old school,” which leaves you stuck between discomfort and a paycheck. If this feels uncomfortably familiar, the next steps matter. Keep reading, because the right response protects your space, your autonomy, and your career without pushing you into a showdown you didn’t ask for.
November 26, 2025 Peter Kinney

My boss calls me his "work wife.” HR doesn't think it's an issue, but he also texts me at 2am and makes me uncomfortable. Am I overthinking this?

Sleep-interrupting texts would bother anyone. Add your boss's inappropriate nickname and suddenly you're wide awake, uncomfortable, and uncertain. Well, the HR's dismissal doesn't mean you're wrong—your instincts are speaking the truth.
November 24, 2025 Alex Summers
man in office

I caught my boss red handed stealing from petty cash. He somehow flipped the script and is accusing me of stealing. What should I do?

You never thought doing the right thing could put your career on the line. One moment, you catch your boss quietly slipping a few bills from the petty cash drawer. Next, you’re the one being accused of the theft you witnessed. Your stomach drops. The room spins. Suddenly, the truth doesn’t matter—only the story he’s spinning does. It’s unfair. It’s terrifying. And it feels like there’s no way out. But there is. You can protect yourself, and you can do it smartly. Here’s how to fight back when the person in charge turns the tables on you.
November 24, 2025 Peter Kinney
A woman leaning out of a car window.

I want to retire early but I also really, really want a Lamborghini. Can I have both?

The dream of financial freedom through early retirement often collides with desires for luxury items like high-end sports cars. This tension creates a fascinating financial puzzle: is it possible to both exit the workforce decades before traditional retirement age and indulge in a $250,000+ Italian supercar? The answer isn't a simple yes or no—it's about understanding the mathematical realities, strategic planning, and personal values that shape this financial balancing act. Let’s have a look.
November 25, 2025 Miles Brucker
Boy standing infront of his house

My mom's will left my childhood home to me. My dad freaked out, sold it, and kept all the money. sue him to oblivion?

When a parent sells property that was specifically left to you in another parent's will, it creates a painful situation that's both emotionally charged and legally complex. Many children find themselves blindsided when a surviving parent liquidates assets they believed were rightfully theirs, according to a deceased parent's wishes.
November 25, 2025 Alex Summers

I Gave My Boyfriend Access To My Checking Account “To Build Trust”. He Bought A Motorcycle. Can I Press Charges?

Trust feels sturdy until money comes into play. Sharing a checking account seems harmless when a relationship feels stable, but everything shifts the moment that access turns into a purchase you never agreed to. And we’re not talking about groceries. We’re talking about a motorcycle—bought with your money. That kind of decision isn’t a misunderstanding. It’s a financial hit that forces you to ask where the law actually stands.
November 20, 2025 Alex Summers
Pretty For Promotion

My Boss Told Me To Wear Makeup And “Smile More” If I Want A Raise. I'm Absolutely Livid. Can I Report This Without Risking My Job?

At first, it sounds like guidance—“You’d look more professional if you smiled” or “Try some makeup; it’ll help your image”. But when comments like these come from your boss and are tied to your pay, they stop being advice and start being discrimination. If this happens to you, there are legal protections in place, and this piece unpacks how to protect yourself while keeping your job safe.
November 21, 2025 Marlon Wright
I’ve Been Running a Hidden Airbnb in Our Basement to Handle Debt.

I have crippling credit card debt and my wife doesn't know. I'm secretly renting out our basement on Airbnb to pay interest. What should I do?

Money trouble has a way of cornering people into choices they never imagined making, like quietly listing your basement on Airbnb to chip away at credit card debt. Such secrecy goes beyond finances and taps into emotional territory, too. Often called “financial infidelity,” hiding money moves can create as much strain as romantic betrayal. So, before you spiral over your partner finding out, take a breath. Here’s what’s really at stake and what you can still do about it.
November 18, 2025 Alex Summers
Employer Finds OnlyFans

My Boss Discovered My Private OnlyFans Account And Is Asking Me To Delete It. If not, I'm Fired. Is That Legal?

There’s nothing quite like the shock of realizing your boss has stumbled onto your OnlyFans page, and suddenly your private hustle isn’t so private anymore. For some people, it’s about being told, “Take that account down, or you’re fired”. If your OnlyFans was meant to stay separate from your 9-to-5, you’re not alone in wondering: can your boss actually do that? Let’s break down the facts and what the law says about your rights.
November 14, 2025 Marlon Wright