MSN Article 2025

I refused to lend my son money to cover his crypto losses, but my ex-wife agreed to give him the money. She’s constantly bailing him out. What now?

You refused your son's request to borrow money for his own good, but he went to your ex-wife, who immediately coughed up the funds. If this is a recurring pattern in your family, there are some steps you can take to improve the situation..
July 14, 2025 Sammy Tran

I rented out my house on Airbnb while I was travelling and came back to $10,000 in damages. Can I hold the guests accountable?

You just walked through your front door after a relaxing trip abroad, only to find your house in a state of disarray. You followed Airbnb’s guidelines, and are wondering how you can hold your guests accountable.
July 10, 2025 Penelope Singh

My stepmom sold all my late mother’s jewelry even though it was promised to me and pocketed the money from the sale. Now what?

If your mother said her jewelry would go to when was gone, but your stepmother sold it and kept the proceeds, your options will depend on your mother's estate plan and local inheritance laws.
July 8, 2025 Peter Kinney

I got roped into being the executor of dad’s will. Now the whole family is arguing and blaming me because they didn’t get enough money. What now?

If you were appointed executor of a relative's estate and now your family is angrily blaming you for how things were settled, there are steps you can take to protect yourself legally and emotionally.
July 4, 2025 Jane O'Shea

I bought my house before I got married. Now we’re divorcing and my ex wants me to fork over half the value of the house. What now?

If you bought your home before you got married and are now getting divorced, you might wonder if your spouse is entitled to half the house. The answer depends on a few key factors.
July 2, 2025 Alex Summers

My roommate won $100K on a scratch ticket, then moved out without paying last month’s rent. Do I have any legal way to get my money back?

It's understandable to be frustrated, even furious, when a roommate disappears without paying their share of the rent. We look at what options you still have left.
June 27, 2025 Miles Brucker

My aunt promised to include me in her will if I paid her back taxes. I did, and now she’s left everything to her cat. What now?

If a relative promised to include you in a will in return for your financial help, only to leave everything to their pet, there are legal and practical steps you can take to address the situation.
June 25, 2025 Marlon Wright

My cousin asked to crash on my couch temporarily. Now it’s three months later, and he’s claiming tenant rights. How do I get rid of him?

Letting a relative stay temporarily might seem like a simple favor, but your guest could be hard to get rid of if you’re not careful. We look at the right way and the wrong way to handle the situation.
June 24, 2025 Carl Wyndham

Common Features Of Great Cover Letters And What You Should Leave Out

Writing a winning cover letter is crucial for getting you in front of the hiring manager for a job interview. What you don't include in the letter is just as important as what you do include.
June 20, 2025 Jane O'Shea

I invested in my cousin’s crypto business, then he went and spent all the money on a new hot tub. Can I take him to small claims court?

If you invested in a family member's business and he spent your money on personal luxuries, you have legal options you can pursue, including small claims court.
June 18, 2025 Carl Wyndham

I called off our wedding when my fiancee cheated on me, but she won’t give back the $7K engagement ring I bought her. Can I still get the ring back?

Cancelling a wedding is bad enough, but it's even more complicated if there's an expensive ring involved. Do you have any legal right to demand the ring back from your ex, or is it now hers to keep?
June 16, 2025 Sammy Tran

I put a down payment on a car for my boyfriend, and now he’s ghosted me. Do I have any way to get the car or my money back?

Giving financial help to someone you care about only for them to disappear into thin air is a scenario that happens more often than people realize. The key is figuring out your rights and your options.
June 11, 2025 Penelope Singh