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My 21-year-old nephew is executor of my brother’s estate. It’s obvious he has no clue what he’s doing and probate is at a standstill. What can I do?

Your nephew is the executor of your late brother’s estate, but the job is overwhelming him and probate has ground to a halt. We look at options to salvage the situation.
December 22, 2025 Quinn Mercer

My realtor refuses to show me “For Sale By Owner” listings. Is he just protecting his commission?

You’re searching for the best deal on buying a home but your realtor seems to brush off every inquiry you make about a For Sale By Owner (FSBO) property. If you're wondering why, here's how FSBOs actually work and the options you have when an agent ignores them.
December 16, 2025 Jane O'Shea

I signed up for a 0% credit card to pay off student loans, but the lender counted it as a cash advance and charged huge fees. Can they do this?

You opened a new credit card offering 0% interest, but the credit card company counted your student loan payment as a cash advance, with fees and interest. Can they really do this?
December 15, 2025 Sasha Wren

The interviewer asked how I handle criticism, and I said, “pretty badly.” I wanted to show my sense of humor, but nobody laughed. Can I recover?

Your interview went great except when you made an attempt at humor at the wrong time. We look at ways to salvage the situation and what to do next time.
December 12, 2025 Alex Summers

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 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

I inherited my uncle’s business, but his partner claims I owe thousands in unpaid debts I never agreed to. Now what?

You’ve inherited your uncle’s business, but his business partner says you owe thousands of dollars in unpaid debts. We look at what you can do to protect your interests.
December 2, 2025 Marlon Wright

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

The Most Common Mistakes People Make When Starting Their First Online Business

It's exciting to start your first online business, but even the smartest beginners can stumble into pitfalls that cost time and money.
November 27, 2025 Alex Summers

The Pros And Cons Of Becoming A Flight Attendant In 2026

The career of a flight attendant is full of fascinating travel opportunities, as long as you can handle the demands of the job.
November 26, 2025 Sasha Wren

I offered our best part-time worker a full-time job with a raise and benefits, but she said no because she would lose her food stamps. What now?

An employee's refusal to take a better job offer may seem baffling at first, but her stems from the very real fear of losing federal benefits.
November 21, 2025 Alex Summers

I want to declare personal bankruptcy but that won’t free me from my $268K in student loans. What now?

Millions of financially strapped people have been finding out the hard way that bankruptcy doesn't discharge their student loan debt easily.
November 19, 2025 Sasha Wren