Relationships

Relationships



My mom invested her retirement money into my business. It failed and now she wants me to pay her back. What should I do?

Discover what to do when a parent invests their retirement savings into your business and the venture fails. This practical, compassionate guide offers expert advice on navigating family finances, repairing trust, setting repayment plans, and rebuilding relationships after a business setback. Perfect for entrepreneurs facing tough conversations and emotional financial decisions.
December 11, 2025 Jack Hawkins

Dad left us all equal shares of his estate, but my sister claims she deserves more because she lived closer and “handled the emotional labor.” Now what?

Your dad left equal shares of the estate to all the siblings, but your sister wants a larger share because she feels she did more for him in his last days. We look at how to navigate this delicate situation.
December 9, 2025 Peter Kinney

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

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

My husband refuses to discuss retirement planning even though we’re in our 50s. What can I do to start this process on my own?

If yuor spouse shows no interest in planning your retirement together, there's nothing stopping you from starting the process yourself.
November 28, 2025 Miles Rook

I let my roommate’s boyfriend stay with us. He doesn't have a job or contribute rent, and refuses to leave. Am I allowed to evict him myself?

You let your roommate invite her boyfriend to crash at your shared apartment, but months later he’s still there, unemployed and not paying rent. Naturally you’re wondering if you can legally launch him out of there.
November 26, 2025 Quinn Mercer

My dad wrote his will on the back of an envelope and the whole family is bogged down arguing over what he wrote. Now what?

When some one leaves behind an informal will scribbled on an envelope, the person's family needs to put aside their differences and determine whether the document is legally valid in the first place.
November 25, 2025 Marlon Wright

I found $9,800 in an old cookie tin in my late grandmother’s pantry. My uncle says “finders keepers” doesn’t apply. What does the law say?

If you find a large sum of cash that was hidden away in a deceased relative's home, the old saying "finders keepers" doesn't necessarily apply.
November 21, 2025 Miles Rook

My brother is our executor but delayed selling mom’s house for sentimental reasons. Now the market’s down and the home has lost thousands. Can I sue?

When the executor hesitates or drags his feet in selling estate assets, the potential financial losses can seem like negligence.
November 18, 2025 Marlon Wright

I helped my friend apply for Social Security disability. Yesterday she told me she never reported her income as a freelancer. Am I complicit in fraud?

When you helped your friend apply for Social Security, you didn't realize she didn't report her income as a freelancer. Here’s how to protect yourself against accusations of fraud.
November 7, 2025 Sammy Tran